church discipline

The Biblical Process of Church Disciplining Members

Jesus gave us a model for church discipline (Matt 18), so how does this work in the local church? Church Discipline Jesus gave us a model for church discipline (Matt 18), so how does this work in the local church? The Bible tells us that we are to be “having the appearance of godliness, but […]

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How Can I Stop Judging People? Answers From the Bible

by Jack Wellman

It’s so easy for us to judge people, even in the church, so how can Christians learn to stop judging people? Judge Not It’s so easy for us to judge people, even in the church, so how can Christians learn to stop judging people? Jesus said, “Judge not, that you be not judged” (Matt 7:1), […]

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What Is The Role of The Church?

by Jack Wellman

What is the role of the church for the believer and the family? What does the Bible teach about the role of the church The Church The word church is from the Greek word “ekklesia” which means “an assembly” or literally the “called-out ones/assembly,” so the church are those whom God has called and saved […]

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What Is Disfellowshipping? Should Churches Disfellowship Some Members?

by Jack Wellman

What Is Disfellowshipping? Should Churches Disfellowship Some Members? A Call to Holiness Throughout Scripture, both in the Old Testament and New Testament, we’re called to live holy lives. Of course God does not expect sinless perfection, and that’s good because we can’t do that, but God does require us to live by His Word and […]

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When Should Someone Be Excommunicated?

by Jack Wellman

When should someone be excommunicated or should they be at all? The Purpose of Discipline In our thinking, our friends would never wound us and our enemies would never help us, but the Proverbs say “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy” (Prov 27:6), and “Blows that wound […]

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Should Christians Judge Others Outside The Church?

by Jack Wellman

Is it right for Christians to judge those outside of the church? Church Discipline The Bible teaches through the Apostle Peter that “it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God” […]

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Church Discipline – How the Church Should Discipline Members

by Jack Wellman

How is the church supposed to discipline church members? What is the biblical way to discipline blatantly sinning church members? Is it biblical to disfellowship church members? God’s Fatherly Discipline How can disfellowshipping a church member actually be a sign of love? First consider that God disciplines His own children because He loves them. Here […]

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