Exercising discipline is one of the most loving things a church can do. Let's look and see why:
1. The person who receives discipline (Mt 18:15a). 2. The person who initiates discipline (v 15b). 3. The purpose of discipline (v 15c). 4. The process of discipline (vv 16-17). 5. The authority of discipline (vv 18-20).
What are the consequences if a church does NOT exercise church discipline? 1. God is not ______________ . 2. Offenders are not _________________ . 3. Purity in church is not _________________ . 4. Christ is not _________________ . 5. Others are not deterred from _________________ . 6. God sets Himself against _________________ .
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In 1975, working in the corporate world of New York City, the Lord mercifully saved Ron Shinkle. Shortly thereafter, the Lord led him to Grace Theological Seminary where he received his Masters of Divinity Degree. In 2003 he graduated with a Doctorate from Grand Rapids...