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The definition of liberal theology is given in the thread "What is Liberal Theology?" In short liberal theology uses human reasoning as its primary premise in religion. By the Church we are referring to the churches that make up the Wesley's Parish. Although what we say might apply to all denominations, we are specifically addressing those that adhere to John Wesley's theology. In membership in the USA the UMC is second only to the Southern Baptist Conference. When you consider the the Baptist and other Wesleyan churches together which all hold to the proposition that the Word of God is the primary premise in Christianity and if you add to this all other denominations, it appears that most Christians in the USA are Bible believing Christians. Some of you may have some up-to- date statistics on this subject. Please present.
The point being, the Wesleyan churches have a tremendous influence on American theology and an equally great opportunity and the resources to take the Gospel to all the world-society. Keep in mind that the word of God is the power of God unto salvation: Mk:12:24: Jesus said, "ye ... err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?" IN Romans 1:16, Paul said of the Gospel, "... for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. . " and in Corinthians 2:5, Paul said "That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men . . .". Did you get that wisdom of men thing? That was Paul denouncing liberal theology, the same of which Christ denounced many times throughout the Four Gospels.
Jesus Christ himself and gave an intimidating warning to the churches in Asia minor in John's Revelation, chapter 22:18 &19:18: "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book."
In short, God says, don't add to or take away anything from the word of God.Here is another study hint for you when interpreting the the Book of Revelation, all the plagues and curses in this book are of such a nature that these can be received by the individual person that stands against God's word. If that is not an intimidating warning to "Liberalism" in the church, to whom would the warning be?
There are many areas where liberal theology has interfered with the preaching of the Gospel. Since I would like to spark fervent discussion on this topic, I am prepared to point out many areas where liberal theology has been dangerous in our Churches, but I would rather have others speak first on this topic to test the waters to see how many share my opinion or not. If others don't speak to this topic, I'll certainly be back to speak for the position of the Wesleyan Churches.
The point being, the Wesleyan churches have a tremendous influence on American theology and an equally great opportunity and the resources to take the Gospel to all the world-society. Keep in mind that the word of God is the power of God unto salvation: Mk:12:24: Jesus said, "ye ... err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?" IN Romans 1:16, Paul said of the Gospel, "... for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. . " and in Corinthians 2:5, Paul said "That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men . . .". Did you get that wisdom of men thing? That was Paul denouncing liberal theology, the same of which Christ denounced many times throughout the Four Gospels.
Jesus Christ himself and gave an intimidating warning to the churches in Asia minor in John's Revelation, chapter 22:18 &19:18: "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book."
In short, God says, don't add to or take away anything from the word of God.Here is another study hint for you when interpreting the the Book of Revelation, all the plagues and curses in this book are of such a nature that these can be received by the individual person that stands against God's word. If that is not an intimidating warning to "Liberalism" in the church, to whom would the warning be?
There are many areas where liberal theology has interfered with the preaching of the Gospel. Since I would like to spark fervent discussion on this topic, I am prepared to point out many areas where liberal theology has been dangerous in our Churches, but I would rather have others speak first on this topic to test the waters to see how many share my opinion or not. If others don't speak to this topic, I'll certainly be back to speak for the position of the Wesleyan Churches.