1. The Purpose and Profit of Withdrawing from the Sinner
1 Corinthians 5
2 Corinthians 2
Sermon preached at West Side on November 28, 2010 AM
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2. The Purpose of Withdrawal (The Sexually Immoral Man) 1 Corinthians 5:1-8
Call for Withdrawal (4-5)
Corinthians’ Sin of Tolerance (2,6)
Purpose of Withdrawal
Save the sinning brother (5)
Protect the church (7-8, 9-13)
Note: Love is the Motivation!
James 5:19-20; Galatians 6:1-2

3. James 5:19-20
Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, 20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.

4. Galatians 6:1-2
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

5. The Profit of Withdrawal (The Sexually Immoral Man) 2 Corinthians 2:3-11
The Love of Paul (4)
The Profit of Withdrawal
Note: Repentance of man is implicit
Punishment sufficient (6)
Now the call to forgive and love (7-8)
Note: Must Withdraw to be considered obedient! (9)

6. Conclusion
The withdrawal of fellowship from an unrepentant disciple is not an optional matter:
It is something we must do if we love our brother or sister
It is something we must do if we are to be completely obedient to God