
Series: Kingdom Lessons from Matthew Sermon: Biblical Reconciliation
The disciples were debating about their own importance when Jesus confronted them with how to confront sin.
TEXT: Matthew 18:15-17
THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS ALWAYS RESTORATION.
Private sin should be confessed
I.
WINNING A BROTHER IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WINNING AN
Possible responses to the private conversation:
1) Possible
2) Possibility for
3) Possibility for
4) Unfortunate possibility of
II.
A small, spiritual group and represent both parties fairly.
Small group can also help with next steps and possible accountability.
III.
Jesus uses the word “church” on three occasions and uses it
THE BIBLE KNOWS NOTHING OF A CHRISTIAN OUTSIDE OF THE CHURCH.
Can church discipline be used incorrectly?
Which German king humbled himself before Pope Gregory VII in 1077?
Church discipline is biblical and always used for reconciliation.