Calvary Church
Church Discipline
Main Idea: Because of the sinfulness of people and the imperfection of believers, there are times when Church Discipline is reasonable and necessary according to Scripture.
Locations & Times
Calvary Church
4700 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
1. DEFINTION of the Word Discipline
A. Teaching, learning, to disciple
B. Training that corrects, mold, or perfects the mental faculties or morals
C. Punishment, to inflict pain or a penalty
D. A rule or system of rules which govern conduct or activity
A. Teaching, learning, to disciple
B. Training that corrects, mold, or perfects the mental faculties or morals
C. Punishment, to inflict pain or a penalty
D. A rule or system of rules which govern conduct or activity
Without question, the New Testament teaches discipline. Discipleship is impossible without it.
2. The MEANING of Discipline
A. It means that I am my BROTHER’S keeper
A. It means that I am my BROTHER’S keeper
2. The MEANING of Discipline
A. It means that I am my BROTHER’S keeper
B. It means that none of us live to OURSELVES
A. It means that I am my BROTHER’S keeper
B. It means that none of us live to OURSELVES
2. The MEANING of Discipline
A. It means that I am my BROTHER’S keeper
B. It means that none of us live to OURSELVES
C. It means that a Christian life is a COMMUNITY life, 1 Cor 12:13, 23
D. It means and proves the sovereignty of the LOCAL CHURCH, Matt 18:17-18
A. It means that I am my BROTHER’S keeper
B. It means that none of us live to OURSELVES
C. It means that a Christian life is a COMMUNITY life, 1 Cor 12:13, 23
D. It means and proves the sovereignty of the LOCAL CHURCH, Matt 18:17-18
3. The NECESSITY of Discipline
A. Discipline is DESIGNED to make order and happiness possible
B. Discipline introduces the principle of SUBMISSION; our will submitted to the will of God
C. Discipline can keep SELFISHNESS and self-will at bay from bringing destruction to any home
D. Discipline EXERCISED in love offers individuals and a congregation security; and can prevent people from deception
E. Discipline guides the IMMATURE, can stabilize the weak, and can bring people towards maturity
A. Discipline is DESIGNED to make order and happiness possible
B. Discipline introduces the principle of SUBMISSION; our will submitted to the will of God
C. Discipline can keep SELFISHNESS and self-will at bay from bringing destruction to any home
D. Discipline EXERCISED in love offers individuals and a congregation security; and can prevent people from deception
E. Discipline guides the IMMATURE, can stabilize the weak, and can bring people towards maturity
4. The Two-Fold PURPOSE of Discipline
A. RESTORATION—This is correction to bring about repentance which leads to restoration
A. RESTORATION—This is correction to bring about repentance which leads to restoration
4. The Two-Fold PURPOSE of Discipline
A. RESTORATION—This is correction to bring about repentance which leads to restoration
B. CONDEMNATION—The Corinthian case shows a person excommunicated from the Church for the purpose of restoration by repentance
A. RESTORATION—This is correction to bring about repentance which leads to restoration
B. CONDEMNATION—The Corinthian case shows a person excommunicated from the Church for the purpose of restoration by repentance
5. OFFENCES Against the Body of Christ that Must be Dealt With
A. SEXUAL Sinners, 1 Cor 5:1
B. GREEDY, 1 Cor 5:11
C. Worships IDOLS, 1 Cor 5:11
1) LITERAL Idols—Pictures, statues, worship of saints and material, physical or spiritual objects.
2) SPIRITUAL Idols—This would include seeking Spiritual Gifts over seeking Jesus to be at the center of our lives.
D. ABUSIVE, 1 Cor 5:11; 1 Peter 3:9; Prov 26:4
E. DRUNKARDS, 1 Cor 5:11
F. CHEATERS, 1 Cor 5:11
G. DISORDERLY, 2 Thes 3:6-15
H. DIVISIONARIES, Rom 16:16-18
I. UNFORGIVING, Matt 5:25; 18:15-35; Luke 12:58
J. Not DISCERNING the Body, 1 Cor 11:23-32
A. SEXUAL Sinners, 1 Cor 5:1
B. GREEDY, 1 Cor 5:11
C. Worships IDOLS, 1 Cor 5:11
1) LITERAL Idols—Pictures, statues, worship of saints and material, physical or spiritual objects.
2) SPIRITUAL Idols—This would include seeking Spiritual Gifts over seeking Jesus to be at the center of our lives.
D. ABUSIVE, 1 Cor 5:11; 1 Peter 3:9; Prov 26:4
E. DRUNKARDS, 1 Cor 5:11
F. CHEATERS, 1 Cor 5:11
G. DISORDERLY, 2 Thes 3:6-15
H. DIVISIONARIES, Rom 16:16-18
I. UNFORGIVING, Matt 5:25; 18:15-35; Luke 12:58
J. Not DISCERNING the Body, 1 Cor 11:23-32
6. Who ADMINISTERS Discipline?
A. SOVEREIGN Discipline—Sometimes God in His own sovereignty administers discipline. He chastens His own people.
A. SOVEREIGN Discipline—Sometimes God in His own sovereignty administers discipline. He chastens His own people.
6. Who ADMINISTERS Discipline?
A. SOVEREIGN Discipline—Sometimes God in His own sovereignty administers discipline. He chastens His own people.
B. Spiritual MEMBERS—Galatians 6:1 (NLT) 1Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.
C. The WHOLE Church—Sometimes the whole Church verifies to the discipline of a person, Matt 18:15-20.
A. SOVEREIGN Discipline—Sometimes God in His own sovereignty administers discipline. He chastens His own people.
B. Spiritual MEMBERS—Galatians 6:1 (NLT) 1Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.
C. The WHOLE Church—Sometimes the whole Church verifies to the discipline of a person, Matt 18:15-20.
7. STEPS of Discipline
A. PRIVATE Discipline
B. PUBLIC Discipline
C. EXCOMMUNICATION
A. PRIVATE Discipline
B. PUBLIC Discipline
C. EXCOMMUNICATION
7. STEPS of Discipline
A. PRIVATE Discipline
B. PUBLIC Discipline
C. EXCOMMUNICATION
D. REPENTANCE and RECONCILIATION
A. PRIVATE Discipline
B. PUBLIC Discipline
C. EXCOMMUNICATION
D. REPENTANCE and RECONCILIATION
Talk About It
Discussion Questions:
1. When you hear the words “Church Discipline”, what comes to mind? And, does it seem like a positive thing or a negative thing? Why?
2. Who can administer Church Discipline? And, what are the Biblical steps to be taken?
3. Biblically, why do you believe Church Discipline can be necessary?
Next Step:
If the leadership of your Church is endeavoring to Biblically apply Church discipline, what should your response be if you agree and/or you disagree?
1. When you hear the words “Church Discipline”, what comes to mind? And, does it seem like a positive thing or a negative thing? Why?
2. Who can administer Church Discipline? And, what are the Biblical steps to be taken?
3. Biblically, why do you believe Church Discipline can be necessary?
Next Step:
If the leadership of your Church is endeavoring to Biblically apply Church discipline, what should your response be if you agree and/or you disagree?