1. #13 Informal Church Discipline
The message of 1Corinthians for today
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#13 Informal Church Discipline
1Corinthians 5:1-13

2. #13 Informal Church Discipline
1Corinthians 5:1-13
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3. #13 Informal Church Discipline
1Corinthians 5:1-13
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Sin in the church…
…leads to a hell of a mess
Remember King David
Even when there is forgiveness for sin, there’s still consequences
…tends to spread (v6-7)
Must seek out and destroy sin or it will contaminate everything.
The sacrifice has been made: we are living in that time of cleansing and purifying.

4. #13 Informal Church Discipline
1Corinthians 5:1-13
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Sin in the church…
…leads to a hell of a mess
Remember King David
Even when there is forgiveness for sin, there’s still consequences
…tends to spread (v6-7)
Must seek out and destroy sin or it will contaminate everything.
…must be dealt with (v12-13)
Get our own house in order before criticising the world!
Colossians 1:28 admonish and teach everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.
+ 1Thessalonians 5:14 & many others.

5. #13 Informal Church Discipline
1Corinthians 5:1-13
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Self-discipline
One-to-one
Matthew 18:15 ‘If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

6. #13 Informal Church Discipline
1Corinthians 5:1-13
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One or two others 1
Self-discipline
One-to-one
Matthew 18:16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that “every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”

7. #13 Informal Church Discipline
1Corinthians 5:1-13
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One or two others 1
Self-discipline
One-to-one
Informal