1. 1 God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:3-8 Bible Discipline is not an Option, but is Commanded! Discipline Works if done scripturally, and will accomplish God’s Purposes!

2. 2 “Unless the Lord builds the House, They labor in vain who build it” Psalm 127:1 “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ!” 1 Corinthians 3:11

3. 3 God’s Discipline Gives Direction – not a simple matter of condemnation alone! Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21; Hebrews 5:7-9 Jesus learned obedience Demands a Bible Standard – not a human standard! Hebrews 12:9-11 Requires Patience & commitment! 2 Timothy 4:2-5

4. 4 Jesus Taught Discipline Matthew 18:9-14, Ninety & Nine Matthew 18:15-17, Clear instructions to an individual! Matthew 18:21-35, Forgive from your heart! Maintain an attitude of forgiveness, but do not go beyond God’s word!

5. 5 Discipline is God’s way of Correcting His children!  1 Corinthians 5:1-8; 2 Corinthians 2:1- 11, (Remove Him from among you)  Galatians 6:1-3 (Restore Such a One)  Jude 16-23(pulling them out of the fire)  1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Withdraw  2 Thessalonians 3:6, 13-15 Withdraw

6. 6 “Don’t you think that Discipline is a matter of opinion?” “Can we discern who should be Marked and Shunned, and who needs time to mature and grow?” Romans 16:17-18, Those causing Divisions in the church Philippians 3:17-18, Serve Them- selves! Enemies of the Cross! 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Shun Such a One! Titus 3:10-11; Factious Person Ephesians 5:1-6*,7*,8-11* Have No Fellowship with Them! 2 John 9-11, Receive them Not!