Central Assembly
Pastor Jim Bradford | September 15, 2019
1 Corinthians 5:1-2 NIV
Paul's three concerns . . .
* The sin
* The sinner
* The church
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 NIV
Two steps forward . . .
* DISCIPLINE: Intervene lovingly but toughly
1 Corinthians 5:3-4 NIV
Matthew 18:15-17 NIV
1 Corinthians 5:9-11 NIV
* PROTECTION: Elevate the importance of holiness
1 Corinthians 5:6 NIV
Understand that sin affects everyone
1 Corinthians 5:7 NIV
Repent in light of Christ's sacrifice
1 Corinthians 5:8 NIV
Love the holiness of God
Bob Sorge, Secrets of the Secret Place
“This pursuit of holiness is not a burden but rather a profound privilege. Happy holiness is one of the quiet secrets of the Kingdom -- a purity of heart that opens the pathways to the greatest heights of communion with God. . . I used to define holiness more by what we don’t do, but now I define it more by what we do do. Holiness is found in drawing near to the holy flame of the Trinity. There, anything unholy is burned like stubble, and all that is holy is enflamed and made hotter.”
Psalms 51:10-11 NIV