Ecclesiology: Church Discipline | 11.15.23

Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts · Nov 20, 2023 · 49m

Ecclesiology: Church Discipline

Chris Hefner

What does the Bible say about the church discipline?

Matthew 18:15-17—Jesus defined the process of going to a brother/sister

1 Corinthians 5:4-5—Paul’s explanation regarding excommunication

Hebrews 10:19-25; 13:17—Expectations of church members

The Connection between Membership and Discipline

Discipline was understood throughout much of church history to be dismissal from the Lord’s Supper table

Discipline biblically is about removal from membership for the goal of repentance and restoration

Discipline is necessary because membership is to be the…