church discipline Archives

By the Mouth of Two or Three Witnesses (Deuteronomy 19)

There are hidden gems in this section, with relevance that may surprise many Christians. Laws regarding just punishment for crimes such as manslaughter dispel the popular idea that “all sins are the same” in the eyes of God. Directives to maintain the ancient boundaries remind us that the faith handed down by Jesus and the

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Instructions for Future Rulers (Deuteronomy 17)

Here the Lord made provision for the time in the future when Israel would desire to have a strong ruler over them, to be “as all the rest of the nations”. Those instructions are key to understanding the later downfall of the Jewish kingdom and provide practical guidance for us today. We also explore passages

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Judging and Expelling Wicked People from the Church (1 Corinthians 5)

In what would be considered quite controversial today for many Christians, Paul instructs the Corinthian church to expel a wicked brother from the fellowship. We consider the various reasons Paul gives for this public discipline. We also tackle an extremely misunderstood topic: what the Scriptures teach about judging others, including when we are called to

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Dealing with Sin in the Congregation (Numbers 15)

Many Christians are surprised when serious sin is uncovered in their church, especially in the lives of leaders. However, in the book of Numbers we find the Israelite community in the Wilderness, repeatedly struggling with sins, foreshadowing the Christian church. This is a practical message that is surprisingly relevant today, offering reassurance and Biblical direction

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