1. 1 Corinthians 4 & 5

2. Corinth: The Undisciplined Church (1 Corinthians 4:14-21) Since Paul was like their father… They should have imitated him (1 Cor. 4:16) They needed to be reminded of his ways and teaching (4:17) They should not think that they would not have to answer to him (4:18ff) Their behavior would determine whether Paul would come with discipline or gentleness. (4:21)

3. Characteristics of The Undisciplined Church (1 Corinthians 5) Sinful members (5:1) Pride (5:2a; Proverbs 11:2; 16:18) Unwillingness to experience sorrow (5:2b; James 4:8-10) A spreading infection (5:6)

4. Characteristics of The Needed Discipline (1 Corinthians 5) Church action (5:4) Immediate (5:3-5a) Proverbs 13:24 For the purpose of saving souls and purifying the church (5:5-8) Involves… Public identification (5:4) Not keeping company with (5:9-11) Judgment (5:12-13)

5. Characteristics of A Disciplined Church (2 Corinthians 2:4-9) Provides appropriate punishment to those who need it (2:6) Forgives and loves (2:7-8) Obeys in all things (2:9)

6. What kind of church should Eastside be? A disciplined church or an undisciplined one?