1. Discipline from God
I John 5:16,17

2. God’s Discipline of Believers Hebrews 12:5-11
Definition- “whatever parents and teachers do to train, correct, cultivate and educate children in order to help them develop and mature as they ought” John McArthur
Common Occupation
Common Ancestor
Common Interests

3. God’s Discipline of Believers Hebrews 12:5-11 The Proofs of Discipline
Proves God’s love Heb. 12:6
Proves our Relationship Heb. 12:7-8

4. God’s Discipline of Believers Hebrews 12:5-11
The Purposes of Discipline
Hebrews 12:10-11
Correction- Heb. 12:10,11
Prevention
Perfection- Maturity Heb.12:10,11
Preparation Gen. 45:5-8

5. What is the sin unto death?
The Discipline of
“Sin unto Death” I John 5:16,17
What is the sin unto death?
NOT one specific sin
Sin that leads to death

6. “Sin unto Death” I John 5:16,17
The Discipline of
“Sin unto Death” I John 5:16,17
Biblical Examples
Korah and followers Num 16:3
Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5:1-11
Corinthian man I Cor. 5:1-5
Lord’s Supper I Cor. 11:27-30

7. “Sin unto Death” I John 5:16,17
The Discipline of
“Sin unto Death” I John 5:16,17
How can I avoid this?
If you’ve never trusted Christ
If you have trusted Christ