This teaching examines the biblical framework for church discipline as presented in Matthew 18 and supplementary New Testament letters. The text outlines a four-step confrontation process designed to address willful, persistent sin within a community of believers, moving from private discussion to full assembly involvement. This procedure aims to restore the individual to repentance while protecting the collective body from the “cancerous” influence of unaddressed wrongdoing. The teaching emphasizes that godly discipline is an act of love and a confirmation of one’s status as a child of God. Ultimately, the materials argue that exclusion is a necessary final resort to maintain the holiness of the church and encourage the offender to turn back to righteousness.
To listen to a teaching offline, simply right click and select download on a PC, or on a smartphone/ipad hold down the teaching link and an option to download the linked file will appear.