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Understanding Liberalism vs. Institutionalism in the Churches of Christ

Explore the impact of liberalism vs. institutionalism in Churches of Christ based on Biblical patterns and authority. Learn the consequences of deviating from established patterns and how to establish authority according to the Bible.

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Understanding Liberalism vs. Institutionalism in the Churches of Christ

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  1. Institutionalism liberalism www.HebronChurchOfChrist.com

  2. liberalism Institutionalism • Most in churches of Christ will lose their souls, • Rom. 2:28, 29 • Different “types” • Instrumental music • One-cup, no class • Premillennial

  3. liberalism Institutionalism • Most in churches of Christ will lose their souls, • Rom. 2:28, 29 • Two main groups from 50s-60s division • Institutional • Non-institutional

  4. liberalism Institutionalism • Our desire: be exactly what the Bible reveals • To honor our Savior • To go to heaven • To teach others

  5. liberalism Institutionalism What Is Liberalism Patterns In The Bible We Must Establish Bible Authority

  6. liberalism Institutionalism What Is Liberalism • Modern dictionary definitions • Liberal: “open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values” • Conservative: “holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation…”

  7. liberalism Institutionalism What Is Liberalism • Liberalism in American politics • Liberal: Constitution is outdated • Govt. should provide social programs • Pornography is free speech • Speech about God is violation of rights

  8. liberalism Institutionalism What Is Liberalism • Liberalism in American politics • Conservative: Constitution is sound • Govt. has few roles: national defense • Free speech includes criticizing govt. • Speech about God is essential

  9. liberalism Institutionalism What Is Liberalism • Liberalism in Churches of Christ, 2 Jn. 9-11 • No authority needed, cf. Col. 3:17 • Must keep up with the times, cf. 1 Pt. 1:22-25 • No difference in individuals & churches, • cf. 1 Tim. 5:16 • New Testament is a love letter, not law, • cf. Jas. 1:25 • Only the “core” gospel matters, • cf. Mt. 28:18-20

  10. liberalism Institutionalism Patterns In The Bible • Pattern for the ark, Gen. 6 • Material, Gen. 6:14 • Dimensions, Gen. 6:15 • Decks, Gen. 6:16 • Followed, Gen. 6:22

  11. liberalism Institutionalism Patterns In The Bible • Pattern for the tabernacle, Ex. 25 • According to the pattern, Ex. 25:8, 9 • Ark, Ex. 25:10 • Table, Ex. 25:23 • Lampstand, Ex. 25:31 • According to the pattern, Ex. 25:40

  12. liberalism Institutionalism Patterns In The Bible • Patterns in the New Testament • 2 Tim. 1:13; 2:5; 3:16, 17 • Doctrine, 1 Pt. 4:11 • Plan of salvation, Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:12 • Worship, 1 Cor. 14:23-40; cf. 4:17

  13. liberalism Institutionalism Patterns In The Bible • Consequences for violating the pattern • Ark material: oak, pine, hickory? • Nadab & Abihu, Lev. 10:1-3 • Uzzah, Ex. 25:12-14; 2 Sam. 6:1-7 • New Testament, Gal. 1:6-9; 5:4; • Rev. 22:18, 19

  14. liberalism Institutionalism We Must Establish Bible Authority • The way to establish authority • Direct statement, Acts 3:19 • Approved apostolic example, 1 Cor. 11:1 • Necessary implication, Mt. 22:29-32

  15. liberalism Institutionalism We Must Establish Bible Authority • There are limits on establishing authority • Generic • Build, Gen. 6:14 • Hammer • Saw • Location

  16. liberalism Institutionalism We Must Establish Bible Authority • There are limits on establishing authority • Generic • Assemble, Heb. 10:24, 25 • Time of day, Acts 20:7 • Location • Order of assembly activities

  17. liberalism Institutionalism We Must Establish Bible Authority • There are limits on establishing authority • Specific • Gopher wood, Gen. 6:14 • All other woods unlawful • Red heifer, Num. 19:2 • All other colors unlawful • Fruit of the vine, Mt. 26:29 • All other liquids unlawful

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