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Danger of Liberalism

Explore the dangers of liberalism in Christianity as it pertains to traditional orthodoxy, authority, and interpretation of the Bible. Learn about the potential pitfalls and consequences of neglecting the authority of Christ and straying from scriptural teachings to embrace liberal attitudes.

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Danger of Liberalism

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  1. DangerofLiberalism Judges 17:6

  2. “Liberalism” • “a free way of thinking & acting in private & public life” • “In Christianity, the movement away from tradi-tional orthodoxy often in an attempt to harmonize biblical teachings with science, humanism, or other secular fields… a movement in modern Protestant-ism that emphasizes freedom from tradition and authority…”Merriam-Webster's Dictionary

  3. “Liberalism” • “a movement in Protestantism advocating a broad interpretation of the Bible, freedom from rigid doctrine and authoritarianism, etc.” • It is simply a very loose and liberal attitude toward authority • This same attitude now exists with many who would identify themselves as churches of Christ

  4. Danger of Liberalism • Fail to respect authority of Christ • Matthew 28:18; Colossians 3:17 • Fail to respect silence of scriptures • Matthew 7:21-23; 2 John 9-11 • Exalts men above word of God • 1 Corinthians 4:6

  5. Danger of Liberalism • Leads to immoral conduct • Galatians 5:19-21 • Promotes “social gospel” • Galatians 1:6-10 • Promotes recreation and entertainment • Places emphasis on “Big”

  6. What Must I Do To Be Saved? • Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) • Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) • Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) • Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) • Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) • Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)

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