Understanding Church Discipline
Understanding Church Discipline by Jonathan Leeman, published by B&H Publishing Group in 2016, explores the relevance of church discipline in contemporary Christian practice. This 80-page book addresses the question of whether church discipline is unloving, highlighting its historical significance and the commands of Jesus and Paul regarding its practice. The author argues that church discipline is essential for demonstrating love not only for individuals who may be caught in sin but also for the entire church community and its non-Christian neighbors.
Readers will find a practical examination of church discipline within the context of Christian living and leadership. The book emphasizes the benefits of practicing discipline as a means of fostering a loving church environment and upholding the glory of Christ. As part of the Church Basics Series, this resource aims to provide pastors and church members with trustworthy insights on important issues related to church life, making it a valuable addition to discussions on leadership and mentoring within the Christian church.
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Should we actually practice church discipline today? Is it unloving?
Once an ordinary part of church life, churches gradually stopped practicing church discipline in the 20th century. But Jesus commands it. Paul practiced it. And churches benefit from it. Why practice church discipline? It shows love for the individual caught in sin, love for the whole church, love for non-Christian neighbors, and love for the glory of Christ.
In the Church Basics Series, trusted church experts write practical, trustworthy resources on issues like Church Discipline, the Lord’s Supper, and Baptism that every pastor can hand every church member.
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