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Some Questions About Church Discipline — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: November/December, 2022)

As we conclude our study of church discipline which has taken place over the past two editorials, let us turn our attention to some questions submitted by readers concerning this topic. It seems that church discipline is not practiced today in the Lord’s church as much as it has been in previous generations and in… Read More Some Questions About Church Discipline — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: November/December, 2022)

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More Thoughts on Church Discipline — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: October, 2022)

In continuing our discussion on church discipline which was started in the last issue, we should address a very pertinent question: who exactly should be disciplined?  In answering this question, it must first be said that it must be those who sin.  Jesus started his teaching about discipline within the church by stating, “If your… Read More More Thoughts on Church Discipline — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: October, 2022)

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Some Thoughts About Church Discipline — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: September, 2022)

I get it.  I really do. Awkwardness…uncomfortable situations…the probability that someone will get upset at you…the potential loss of friendship…all of that and more is part of the package you unwrap when you go to a brother or sister in Christ who is “caught in any transgression” and tell them, no matter how lovingly and… Read More Some Thoughts About Church Discipline — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: September, 2022)

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Some Thoughts on Church Discipline — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: May/June, 2021)

The apostle Peter recognized the great necessity of Christians being “stir(red)…up by way of reminder” (2 Pet. 1:12-13, 15; 3:1-2).  Along these lines, this preacher believes there are a few topics which should be preached and taught from once to several times a year.  Withdrawing of fellowship, commonly known as church discipline, is one of… Read More Some Thoughts on Church Discipline — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: May/June, 2021)

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