Church Discipline

Church is the body of the saved (I Cor. 12:12-31) – The church functions properly when all members are doing their part – When we join ourselves we do it voluntarily and then are under obligation to live rightly in this present world – We are under commitment to help each other go to Heaven

Church Discipline Discipline is chastisement inflicted by way of correction, or training by way of suffering Correction or chastisement or punishment for the sake of training Control gained by enforcing obedience or order

Church Discipline We must teach and understand the Bible’s teaching of discipline so that we will be ready to put into practice God’s will when the occasion arises.

Responsibility of Discipline Individual responsibility toward self-discipline (Gal. 5:24, James 1:12-15, 26)

Responsibility of Discipline Individual responsibility toward self-discipline (Gal. 5:24, James 1:12-15, 26) Individual responsibility toward a brothers sinful condition (Matt. 5:23-24, Matt. 18:15, Heb. 3:13, James 5:19-20)

Responsibility of Discipline Individual responsibility toward self-discipline (Gal. 5:24, James 1:12-15, 26) Individual responsibility toward a brothers sinful condition (Matt. 5:23-24, Matt. 18:15, Heb. 3:13, James 5:19-20) Elders (Heb. 13:17, Titus 1:9-11)

Responsibility of Discipline Individual responsibility toward self-discipline (Gal. 5:24, James 1:12-15, 26) Individual responsibility toward a brothers sinful condition (Matt. 5:23-24, Matt. 18:15, Heb. 3:13, James 5:19-20) Elders (Heb. 13:17, Titus 1:9-11) Church as a whole (Matt. 18:16-17)

Church Discipline Failure to first exercise self-discipline is what brings about the need for church discipline.

Who Is To Be Disciplined Every brother who walks disorderly (2 Thess. 3:6-14).

Who Is To Be Disciplined Every brother who walks disorderly (2 Thess. 3:6-14). Those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned (Rom. 16:17-18).

Who Is To Be Disciplined Every brother who walks disorderly (2 Thess. 3:6-14). Those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned (Rom. 16:17-18). A divisive man (Titus 3:10-11).

Who Is To Be Disciplined Every brother who walks disorderly (2 Thess. 3:6-14). Those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned (Rom. 16:17-18). A divisive man (Titus 3:10-11). The immoral (I Cor. 5:1-11).

Who Is To Be Disciplined Every brother who walks disorderly (2 Thess. 3:6- 14). Those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned (Rom. 16:17-18). A divisive man (Titus 3:10-11). The immoral (I Cor. 5:1-11). A brother who refuses to repent (Matthew 18:15-17).

Effect of Discipline Save the erring member (I Cor. 5:5, James 5:19-20)

Effect of Discipline Save the erring member (I Cor. 5:5, James 5:19-20) Maintain the glory, honor and authority of Christ (Heb. 6:4-6)

Effect of Discipline Save the erring member (I Cor. 5:5, James 5:19-20) Maintain the glory, honor and authority of Christ (Heb. 6:4-6) Maintain the purity of the church by ridding it of the evil leaven that would contaminate and destroy it (I Cor. 5:6-8)

Effect of Discipline Save the erring member (I Cor. 5:5, James 5:19-20) Maintain the glory, honor and authority of Christ (Heb. 6:4-6) Maintain the purity of the church by ridding it of the evil leaven that would contaminate and destroy it (I Cor. 5:6-8) Maintain the respect of the world (Acts 5:1-11)

Effect of Discipline Save the erring member (I Cor. 5:5, James 5:19-20) Maintain the glory, honor and authority of Christ (Heb. 6:4-6) Maintain the purity of the church by ridding it of the evil leaven that would contaminate and destroy it (I Cor. 5:6-8) Maintain the respect of the world (Acts 5:1-11) Cause other members of the church to have the fear of the Lord in their hearts so that they will not become weak and sinful (I Tim. 5:20)

Practical Steps in Discipline Pray for the fallen one (I John 5:16) Try to convert him (James 5:19-20) Restore him if possible (Gal. 6:1) Admonish him (I Thess 5:14) As a last resort, if he will not repent, withdraw from him (2 Thess. 3:6) In which case it is the duty of the church as a whole to support such action (I Cor. 5:9-13)

Practical Steps in Discipline Before proceeding, make sure your actions and the collective actions of the church as a whole are out of love and kindness and that all is done scripturally, consistently, impartially, constantly and wisely. But love for God demands you act. Love for your sinful brother also demands action (Gal. 6:1). It is akin to the love that prompts a parent to discipline a child.

Church Discipline Love me enough to tell me I am wrong I Peter 1:22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart