Several question arising from the text: #1: Is the confrontation between one brother and another brother personal? #2: What does it mean to treat the unrepentant sinning brother as a heathen and a tax collector? #3: What does it mean to bind and loose on earth, and who exactly has this power? #4: What does it mean for 2 to agree on earth concerning anything they ask? #5: What does it mean for 2 or 3 to gather in Christ name and Him be in the midst of them?
The Belgic Confession of 1561 identifies 3 characteristics by which a true church is known: #1: The preaching of true biblical doctrine #2: The administering of church ordinances #3: The exercising of church discipline
The New Testament records several examples of confronting sin and church discipline for those who do not repent when confronted:
Dealing with the sin of pride: First, the unacceptable display of pride, 1-6 Second, the personal influence of pride, 7-9 Third, the despising nature of pride, 10-14
Why we should never despise another believer or think less of another believer: #1: Because other believers’ angels always see the face of His Father in heaven, 10 #2: Because the Son came to save other believers, 11-13 #3: Because the Father’s will is not that other believers perish, 14
Fourth, the inevitable presence of pride, 15-20
How do we deal with a sinning brother or sister in the church? A. We need to follow the proper procedure, 15-17
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Al is the senior pastor of Springs Bible Church in the eastern Colorado Springs area. He has four children and has been married to his wife, Paula, for over thirty-six years. His passions in ministry are expositing the Scriptures, shepherding Gods flock, and training men for...