Liberalism:

1. Liberalism: A spiritual disorder! Original lesson by Joe Price – Renamed and Revised by Glendol McClure

2. Man Stands before God • Superlative majesty - Rom. 11:33 • Man does not counsel God • Isa. 40:13; Jer. 23:18; 1 Cor. 2:16 • Man must reverence God • Psa. 111:9 • God works His will - Dan. 4:35 • Compels man to repent -Dan. 4:26-27

3. Spirit of Liberalism • Irreverent toward God - Psa. 33:8; 89:7; 73:11; 2 Pet. 3:3 • Presumptuous toward the authority of God -Deut. 18:20; 2 Pet. 2:10 • Indifferent toward the word of God -Zeph. 1:12

4. Liberal: What is it? • “not literal or strict: LOOSE… BROAD-MINDED; especially: not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or traditional forms” (M. Webster Online Dictionary) • “not bound by traditional ways or beliefs” (M W O Thesaurus) • Liberalism is not restrained by Bible traditions -Jer. 6:16; 2 Ths. 2:15; 2 John 9-11

5. Bible Patterns are God’s Patterns • Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 12:32 • Proverbs 30:5-6 • Revelation 22:18-19 • Hebrews 8:5 • 2 Timothy 1:13

6. Commanded to Obey God’s Word,Joshua 1:5-9 • “Observe to do according to all the law…”(1:7) • “Do not turn from it…”(1:7) • “Meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written…”(1:8) • “…prosperous…God is with you…”(1:8-9)

7. Liberalism at Work Among God’s People,Isa. 30:8-14 • Liberalism refuses to hear the law of the Lord - 30:9, 1 (Jer. 44:16) • Liberalism rejects appeals to follow God’s path - 30:10-11 • Liberalism despises the word of God - 30:12

8. Liberalism at Work Among God’s People -Isa. 30:8-14 • Liberalism is sinful – 30:13 • Liberalism brings judgment upon God’s people – • 30:13-14 • Liberalism is rebellion – • 30:8

9. Liberalism Heard Among Christians -Isa. 30:8-14 • Sermons on Bible authority are too dry and boring! • The church needs a “new direction”! • The preaching makes me feel beaten down not “uplifted”! • The is no love there!

10. Tools Of Liberalism

11. Tools of Liberalism • The Devils wiles - Eph. 6:10-16 • Love of the World - 1 Jn. 2:14-17 • Lust of the flesh • Lust of the eyes • Pride of life • Used from the beginning! • Gen. 3:1-6; Jn. 8:44 • Used to temp Jesus! • Matt. 4:1-11

12. Liberalism: “It’s no big deal” • When we do not speak as the oracles of God -1 Pet. 4:11 • When we do not do all things in the name of the Lord - Col. 3:17 • When the perfect law of liberty is not applied - Jas. 1:21-25

13. “It’s no big deal” • Instrumental music in worship • Local church providing social activities -1 Cor. 11:22, 34 • Fellowship with false doctrine & those who teach it - 2 Jno. 9-11 • Putting away without the cause of fornication and remarriage - Matt. 19:6, 9

14. “It’s no big deal” • To support human organizations from the Lord’s treasury! • Where is the scriptural or pattern? • Hebrews 7:14 • To have a church kitchen & “fellowship hall”! • 1 Cor. 11:17-34 • To have a “bus ministry”! • “Chariot ministry??” – Acts 8:28-38

15. “It’s no big deal” • To have a “Hooping For The Lord” basketball tournament! • Where is the scriptural pattern? • Is this what Christ died for? • Heb. 10:26-31

16. Hello Everyone, The West Oakland Church of Christ is pleased to host the first annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament. This exciting tournament set to take place on Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th. We are excited for the opportunity to host such a tournament and we hope that you can participate. Sunday, July 3rd Bible Study- 9:45am Worship Service- 11:00am  Basketball Competition- 3pm Monday, July 4th BBQ begins at 11am Playoff/Championship Games- 1pm The purpose of the basketball tournament is not only an opportunity to play a game we all love but also for us to fellowship with our fellow brothers and sisters in the body. It will also support West Oakland Young Scholar Ministry. For more information regarding the rules and regulations of the basketball tournament please refer to the flyer and registration form. If you have further questions please contact Carlos Jackson at 510-472-7140 or fruitvaleslim@aim.com Click here for registration form. Click here for flyer. Feel free to print and distribute. Thank You Meron Misgun West Oakland Church of Christ mmisgun@yahoo.com

17. “It’s no big deal” “Hooping for the Lord” Registration Form!

18. “It’s no big deal” “Hooping for the Lord” Flyer!

19. “It’s no big deal” • Saved without water baptism- Mk. 16:16 • Little “white” lies - Eph. 4:25 • Rev. 21:8 • Immodest dress - 1 Tim. 2:9 • Habitually fail to assemble with the saints - Heb. 10:25

20. Liberalism Minimizes… • Sin - 1 Jno. 3:4; Jas. 4:17 • Obedience - Matt. 7:21 • Word of God -1 Pet. 4:11

21. Liberalism Maximizes… • Self - Judges 21:25 • Feelings -1 Kgs. 12:33 • Rationalization - 1 Sam. 15:13-15

22. Liberalism does not Tremble before God - Psa. 99:1-3 • In awe for His majesty • In reverence of His word • In recognition of His rule • In worship of His holiness- Psa. 2:10-12 • Although His voice shakes heaven & earth (Heb. 12:26)

23. Liberalism Gets Upset Over Sermons Like This! “Who say to the seers, ‘Do not see,’ and to the prophets, ‘Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits’.” - Isaiah 30:10

24. It is a “big deal” to God! • God looks on the one who trembles at His word - Isa. 66:1-2 • Liberalism does not tremble before God!

25. It despises the Spirit of Grace! • Liberalism is a spiritual disorder! • Heb. 10:26-31