Church discipline

  • My Daily Thoughts—1 Corinthians 5:1-5

    Chapter Summary from Matthew Henry: In this chapter the apostle, 1. Blames them for their indulgence in the case of the incestuous person, and orders him to be excommunicated, and delivered to Satan (1Co 5:1-6). 2 He exhorts them to Christian purity, by purging out the old leaven (1Co 5:7, 1Co 5:8). And, 3.…

  • My Daily Thoughts–1 Timothy 1:12-20

    1 Timothy 1:12-20 (NKJV) 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace…

  • My Daily Thoughts–2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

    2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 (NKJV) But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among…

  • What Are Some Sins That Call for Immediate Church Discipline?

    Church discipline for domestic abusers who claim to be Christians: 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 Posted on 17 July 2024 by Barbara Roberts There are six sins for which a professing believer should be promptly expelled from the church and treated as an unbeliever. sexual immorality greed — covetousness idolatry — elevating something other than God to…

  • A Few Thoughts About Matthew 18

    Matthew 18 has been a difficult passage for interpreters. So, I give my few thoughts on this chapter. The Lord Jesus is speaking to Jews. These Jews are disciples. Matthew 18:1a NIV At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked… He is teaching them some of the principles, worldview, and lifestyle of…