Practicing Christian Leadership, Student Workbook, SW11

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We should keep in mind that the whole context of this passage on Church discipline is mercy and forgiveness; forgiveness qualifies (but does not annul) the force of this passage on disciplining unrepentant offenders in the Christian community. The contextual emphasis is the hope of bringing back the erring, not confirming them irreparably in their guilt. ~ Charles S. Keener. 1993. The IVP Bible Background Commentary . (Comment on New Testament, Matt. 18.15). (Electronic ed.)

III. A Biblical Procedure for Discipline in the Church

A. What makes discipline necessary

1. The need to protect and maintain sound doctrine regarding Christ and his Kingdom

a. 1 Tim. 1.3

b. Titus 1.13

2. Protecting the integrity of the Lord’s Supper, 1 Cor. 11.34

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3. Rebuking those who persist in sin in the company of believers

a. 1 Tim. 5.20

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b. 2 Tim. 4.2

4. Removing those whose lifestyles and actions blaspheme the name of Jesus Christ

a. 1 Cor. 5.3-5

b. 1 Cor. 5.13

c. 1 Tim. 1.20