Saving the Erring, the Church, Our Families, Ourselves: A Study of Church Discipline

Church discipline, or withdrawing fellowship, is a part of God’s plan regarding the salvation of erring Christians. God’s Word contains commands and examples regarding church discipline. As with God’s will concerning any subject, our salvation and the salvation of the erring depends on our obedience to God’s instructions. Applying God’s will may affect our relationship with our loved ones, our brethren in Christ, and even our own family. Therefore, church discipline is a sensitive issue to discuss and practice.

Should God’s will be ignored?
Should church discipline not be practiced?
Should God’s instructions not be taught?
Should responsibilities to restore the erring be abandoned?

This workbook guides us through a study of saving ourselves by obeying God’s commands to unfaithful Christians. These thirteen lessons discuss the principles of church discipline in the Word of God as well as New Testament examples of churches instructed to practice discipline.

Some lessons examine the responsibilities regarding withdrawing fellowship from the erring. The author also uses his personal experiences to discuss questions and objections some have to practicing church discipline. You will find this a thorough study of the subject whether using this workbook for personal study or for class study.

Workbook PDF (Single User) allows the convenience of being able to study the material anytime, anywhere - you will always have the material at your fingertips. May be stored electronically and printed for personal use.

Workbook PDF (Congregational Use) authorizes a congregation to share the electronic file of the workbook with its members and make multiple printed copies for their congregation's class use.

PowerPoint Lesson Presentation contains slides for each of the 13 lessons. Great for sermons and classes. Frees the teacher from slide preparation allowing more time to study the material. May be stored electronically, but not distributed.

Answer Key PDF provides the authors' answer to the questions of each lesson in the workbook.

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