This document discusses approaches to resolving conflicts within the church. It provides guidance on several key aspects:
1. Conflict is not inherently bad, and with God's help can be used for good and growth. However, it must be addressed carefully and biblically.
2. When conflicts arise, focus on glorifying God through obedience, serving others with compassion, and growing in Christlikeness. Draw wisdom from scripture.
3. Deal patiently with unreasonable people by faithfully following biblical principles like overcoming evil with good. Ultimately trust that God will judge your obedience, not the outcome which you can't control.
4. Leaders like Nehemiah and Paul provide examples of weathering opposition
The document discusses key aspects of Christian leadership. It defines a Christian leader as someone who has believed in Jesus Christ, accepted Him as Lord and Savior, and lives by His teachings. It states that Christian leadership is based on shepherd leadership and servant leadership as exemplified by Jesus. Some key characteristics of Christian leadership are humility, focusing on building relationships, and stewardship. The document emphasizes that Christian leadership involves serving others and helping them grow in their faith.
This document provides an overview of a leadership conference focused on empowering God's people and building God's kingdom. It discusses biblical foundations of leadership from Ephesians and defines effective leaders as those who lead by example, develop future leaders, and do ministry through others. It outlines character traits of leaders such as salvation, faith, love, obedience, unity, sacrifice, and describes them as servant leaders following Jesus' example of serving others. The document emphasizes that servant leadership prioritizes enriching and enhancing those being led.
Making disciples who make disciples is at the heart of the call to follow Christ. Here are some notes on the gap between our intentions and practice (adapted from Greg Ogden's book, Transforming Discipleship).
FOUNDATIONS FOR PURPOSEFUL CHURCH ADMINISTRATION (Lecture).pptKalebJoshuaBaldonado
The document discusses establishing redemptive interpersonal relationships as a key principle of purposeful church administration. It emphasizes that administration must be people-oriented and focused on relationships, as people and their needs are central. The pastor must work on developing mature, understanding relationships with parishioners through activities like pastoral calling. Fostering positive relationships between church members and with the community is also important, as it enables the church to better fulfill its mission and provide a setting for redemptive love. Personal dynamics, care, respect, and maintaining boundaries are keys to developing strong relationships.
1) The document discusses leadership in Christian publishing, noting that leaders influence attitudes, actions, change, and vision. It distinguishes between managing, which deals with performance and goals, and leading, which deals with vision and values.
2) Three levels of leadership are discussed: authority, power, and influence. Leaders are encouraged to lead through influence rather than power.
3) Tools of spiritual leadership include prayer, instruction, and delegation. Leaders are called to intercede for their work, teach sound doctrine and lead by example, and select and empower capable staff.
4) Additional tips for leaders cover maintaining focus, building close relationships, knowing one's strengths and weaknesses, viewing oneself as a coach
Matthew 18, Four more parables from our Lord, Not Saved Yet, Guardian Ange...Valley Bible Fellowship
This document provides commentary on various verses from Matthew 18. It discusses Jesus teaching his disciples about humility and becoming like children to enter the kingdom of heaven. It warns about causing others to stumble in their faith and the serious consequences. The lost sheep parable is examined, emphasizing God's desire that none would be lost. Guidance around church discipline and forgiveness is also covered from these Bible passages.
This document discusses principles of effective church administration. It emphasizes that administration should be both God-centered and people-oriented. The mission of the church is to help people experience God's love and grace. An effective administrative structure involves lay leadership, clear policies, and delegating responsibilities. The administrative process includes recognizing needs, planning, organizing, stimulating growth, and implementing plans. Time management is important for pastors to prioritize tasks and avoid burnout.
The document discusses key aspects of Christian leadership. It defines a Christian leader as someone who has believed in Jesus Christ, accepted Him as Lord and Savior, and lives by His teachings. It states that Christian leadership is based on shepherd leadership and servant leadership as exemplified by Jesus. Some key characteristics of Christian leadership are humility, focusing on building relationships, and stewardship. The document emphasizes that Christian leadership involves serving others and helping them grow in their faith.
This document provides an overview of a leadership conference focused on empowering God's people and building God's kingdom. It discusses biblical foundations of leadership from Ephesians and defines effective leaders as those who lead by example, develop future leaders, and do ministry through others. It outlines character traits of leaders such as salvation, faith, love, obedience, unity, sacrifice, and describes them as servant leaders following Jesus' example of serving others. The document emphasizes that servant leadership prioritizes enriching and enhancing those being led.
Making disciples who make disciples is at the heart of the call to follow Christ. Here are some notes on the gap between our intentions and practice (adapted from Greg Ogden's book, Transforming Discipleship).
FOUNDATIONS FOR PURPOSEFUL CHURCH ADMINISTRATION (Lecture).pptKalebJoshuaBaldonado
The document discusses establishing redemptive interpersonal relationships as a key principle of purposeful church administration. It emphasizes that administration must be people-oriented and focused on relationships, as people and their needs are central. The pastor must work on developing mature, understanding relationships with parishioners through activities like pastoral calling. Fostering positive relationships between church members and with the community is also important, as it enables the church to better fulfill its mission and provide a setting for redemptive love. Personal dynamics, care, respect, and maintaining boundaries are keys to developing strong relationships.
1) The document discusses leadership in Christian publishing, noting that leaders influence attitudes, actions, change, and vision. It distinguishes between managing, which deals with performance and goals, and leading, which deals with vision and values.
2) Three levels of leadership are discussed: authority, power, and influence. Leaders are encouraged to lead through influence rather than power.
3) Tools of spiritual leadership include prayer, instruction, and delegation. Leaders are called to intercede for their work, teach sound doctrine and lead by example, and select and empower capable staff.
4) Additional tips for leaders cover maintaining focus, building close relationships, knowing one's strengths and weaknesses, viewing oneself as a coach
Matthew 18, Four more parables from our Lord, Not Saved Yet, Guardian Ange...Valley Bible Fellowship
This document provides commentary on various verses from Matthew 18. It discusses Jesus teaching his disciples about humility and becoming like children to enter the kingdom of heaven. It warns about causing others to stumble in their faith and the serious consequences. The lost sheep parable is examined, emphasizing God's desire that none would be lost. Guidance around church discipline and forgiveness is also covered from these Bible passages.
This document discusses principles of effective church administration. It emphasizes that administration should be both God-centered and people-oriented. The mission of the church is to help people experience God's love and grace. An effective administrative structure involves lay leadership, clear policies, and delegating responsibilities. The administrative process includes recognizing needs, planning, organizing, stimulating growth, and implementing plans. Time management is important for pastors to prioritize tasks and avoid burnout.
1) Christian fellowship is based on speaking the same things, being joined together in mind and judgment, and having fellowship both vertically with God and horizontally with other believers.
2) There are benefits to Christian fellowship both physically and spiritually, as believers support each other and fulfill the law of Christ by bearing one another's burdens.
3) While fellowship with other believers is encouraged, one cannot have fellowship with God and the world at the same time, as righteousness and lawlessness, light and darkness, Christ and Belial are mutually exclusive.
The document discusses the concept of repentance. It begins by providing dictionary definitions of repentance as feeling sorry for past conduct and being disposed to change one's life for the better. It then examines biblical terms for repentance like the Hebrew "shub" and Greek "metanoia", discussing how metanoia involves a change of mindset and entire philosophy of life. The document argues that over time, Western Christianity lost sight of metanoia and came to emphasize penance and punishment due to the influence of the Latin translation of the Bible. It stresses that true repentance involves turning from self to Christ and bearing the good fruit of changed behavior. The document questions how to repent and examines the biblical concept of "elencho
The document discusses the importance of spiritual growth and maturity. It outlines different stages of spiritual development using the analogy of an infant, child, teenager, and mature adult. Each stage is characterized by certain behaviors and mindsets. The goal is to progress from basic understanding to discernment, submission to authority, and mentoring others through mature character and intimacy with God.
WARFARE AGAINST THE WORLD Spiritual warfare 2Butch Yulo
This document discusses the three spiritual wars Christians face: against the flesh, the world, and the devil. It emphasizes that Christians must first win the war against the flesh through overcoming sinful desires and habits. They then need to win the war against the world by not loving or conforming to worldly systems and cultures. Only after gaining victory in these first two wars can Christians directly confront demonic powers. The document warns that failing to win the first two wars leaves "open gates" for demons to retaliate. It then examines how Satan controls and influences the world through sinful cultural systems and structures to achieve his purposes of defiling and enslaving people.
A Christian leader is defined as:
1) A servant who is focused on others, not themselves.
2) Someone with credibility built on godly character, competence, and clear direction.
3) Possessing capabilities in spiritual gifts, talents, and developed skills to apply their knowledge.
4) Having the ability to influence people through persuasion, encouragement, godly example, and sometimes rebuke to pursue their God-given purpose in a particular context such as home, church, or community.
The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of Christian leadership. It defines Christian leadership as shepherd leadership that serves others humbly through relationships and stewardship. Effective Christian leaders build teams, resolve conflicts, delegate tasks, ensure accountability, and develop followers' abilities. Christian leaders are held to high moral and ethical standards that represent Christ and adhere to biblical qualifications for leadership.
The document discusses potential threats and weaknesses facing churches according to surveys. The number one threat cited is a "lost passion for God" and the top two weaknesses are a "lack of zeal or commitment among members" and a "lack of burden for lost souls." The document then examines five things that can hinder passion for God: misplaced priorities, misused spiritual gifts, unconfessed sin, an unforgiving spirit, and wrong associations. It provides biblical passages exhorting believers to focus first on God's kingdom, use their gifts for others, confess their sins, forgive others, and associate with believers.
The document is a sermon that argues the Lord demands total commitment from his followers. It provides numerous Bible verses showing Jesus requires disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him above all else. The sermon warns that half-hearted commitment is not enough and that Christians must surrender all things to serve the Lord fully.
This document provides an overview of deliverance from evil spirits. It discusses that deliverance is an important part of Jesus' mission and believers can continue his ministry of deliverance today. Evil spirits can gain access through sexual sin and porn addiction, which is increasingly common. The document outlines preparing for deliverance through prayer and repentance. It also describes what typically occurs during deliverance sessions, including prayers, worship, confession, and commanding spirits to leave in Jesus' name. Maintaining faith in God's power and authority is key to receiving freedom through deliverance.
1) David served God's purpose in his generation by working humbly as a shepherd, fighting bravely against enemies of Israel like Goliath, waiting patiently for God to fulfill his promise of kingship, and leaving a godly legacy through his writings in the book of Psalms.
2) All Christians should seek to understand God's unique purpose and plan for their lives and serve Him faithfully in both their daily choices and through helping others learn about the gospel.
3) While God forgives sins, disobedience still has consequences; David's life provides an example of both God's forgiveness and the repercussions of wrongdoing.
A disciple is defined as someone who learns instruction from another, specifically from Jesus. The document discusses what it means to be a disciple of Jesus according to scripture. It states that a disciple lives continually by Jesus' word, commits their life completely to Jesus, has a fruit-bearing relationship with Jesus, shows unconditional love for others, and is dedicated to fulfilling Christ's commission of making other disciples.
Whether you are in a pastoral role, a teacher, or the leader of your family, these 6 qualities apply to you. These 6 readings from The Maxwell Leadership Bible will equip and encourage you as you lead.
This document discusses the need for churches to shift from a maintenance-driven model to a mission-driven model focused on making disciples. It notes that most churches spend the majority of their time and resources on programs and maintaining existing members rather than on their mission to spread the gospel. The document advocates for a model where every member is trained and passionate about using their relationships to help others obey Jesus' commandments through their testimony and actions.
These are notes from a simple introductory course on Church Planting. The majority of the course notes presented here are based upon J. D. Payne’s Planting Apostolic Churches.
How to run a business using bible principlesbtbuenjr
The document discusses several principles for running a business including:
1. Diligence means being quick, skillful, and ready to respond to customers which drives business growth and wealth.
2. Proper planning, clear thinking based on facts, and avoiding negative thinking are important for business success.
3. Operating a business ethically and morally with fair weights and measures leads to success while ignoring ethics leads to failure.
4. Having principles like rest, honesty, and serving God rather than selfish motives are crucial aspects of business.
Introduction to Survey of the New Testamentjwbrady1
The document provides an introduction to studying the New Testament. It notes that the NT is a collection of 27 books that cover about 100 years, fulfilling Messianic prophecy and culminating in Jesus Christ's redemption of humanity. The NT is characterized as a New Covenant between God and humans, replacing the provisional sacrifices of the Old Testament with Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Authorship of the NT books is traditionally attributed to apostles and their associates who were eyewitnesses of Jesus.
Spiritual Leadership for Church Leaders by Joan S. Gray--- A Presentation for...Geoff McLean
Spiritual Leadership for Church Leaders by Joan S. Gray--- A Presentation for Church Leaders by Pastor Geoff McLean, Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax. This is intended for use by a leader who is guiding a study of Joan S. Gray's book. Most quotes are directly from the book and include page numbers.
The document discusses how God created everything for his glory and that the ultimate goal of the universe is to show God's glory. It provides definitions of God's glory and discusses how God's glory is revealed in creation, Jesus, and the Bible. It argues that we should live to bring God glory by worshipping him, becoming like Christ, serving others, telling others about God, and fulfilling God's purposes for our lives. The key point is that everything exists to glorify God and we should seek to live lives that honor him.
This document discusses how to avoid offending others and being offended in spiritual matters. It emphasizes resolving conflicts privately according to Jesus' teachings in Matthew 18:15-17. Unresolved conflicts can give Satan an advantage and hinder spiritual life. The document urges believers to be considerate of weaker faith, forgive readily, and restore fallen brothers through confrontation guided by love.
This document summarizes a sermon on 1 Corinthians 13:5, which says love does not brag. It defines bragging as boastfulness and discusses how some in the Corinthian church were arrogant about their wisdom, wealth, or spiritual gifts. The sermon teaches that Christians should not boast but should humble themselves, as God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Believers' worth comes from understanding God, not their own accomplishments or status.
1) Christian fellowship is based on speaking the same things, being joined together in mind and judgment, and having fellowship both vertically with God and horizontally with other believers.
2) There are benefits to Christian fellowship both physically and spiritually, as believers support each other and fulfill the law of Christ by bearing one another's burdens.
3) While fellowship with other believers is encouraged, one cannot have fellowship with God and the world at the same time, as righteousness and lawlessness, light and darkness, Christ and Belial are mutually exclusive.
The document discusses the concept of repentance. It begins by providing dictionary definitions of repentance as feeling sorry for past conduct and being disposed to change one's life for the better. It then examines biblical terms for repentance like the Hebrew "shub" and Greek "metanoia", discussing how metanoia involves a change of mindset and entire philosophy of life. The document argues that over time, Western Christianity lost sight of metanoia and came to emphasize penance and punishment due to the influence of the Latin translation of the Bible. It stresses that true repentance involves turning from self to Christ and bearing the good fruit of changed behavior. The document questions how to repent and examines the biblical concept of "elencho
The document discusses the importance of spiritual growth and maturity. It outlines different stages of spiritual development using the analogy of an infant, child, teenager, and mature adult. Each stage is characterized by certain behaviors and mindsets. The goal is to progress from basic understanding to discernment, submission to authority, and mentoring others through mature character and intimacy with God.
WARFARE AGAINST THE WORLD Spiritual warfare 2Butch Yulo
This document discusses the three spiritual wars Christians face: against the flesh, the world, and the devil. It emphasizes that Christians must first win the war against the flesh through overcoming sinful desires and habits. They then need to win the war against the world by not loving or conforming to worldly systems and cultures. Only after gaining victory in these first two wars can Christians directly confront demonic powers. The document warns that failing to win the first two wars leaves "open gates" for demons to retaliate. It then examines how Satan controls and influences the world through sinful cultural systems and structures to achieve his purposes of defiling and enslaving people.
A Christian leader is defined as:
1) A servant who is focused on others, not themselves.
2) Someone with credibility built on godly character, competence, and clear direction.
3) Possessing capabilities in spiritual gifts, talents, and developed skills to apply their knowledge.
4) Having the ability to influence people through persuasion, encouragement, godly example, and sometimes rebuke to pursue their God-given purpose in a particular context such as home, church, or community.
The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of Christian leadership. It defines Christian leadership as shepherd leadership that serves others humbly through relationships and stewardship. Effective Christian leaders build teams, resolve conflicts, delegate tasks, ensure accountability, and develop followers' abilities. Christian leaders are held to high moral and ethical standards that represent Christ and adhere to biblical qualifications for leadership.
The document discusses potential threats and weaknesses facing churches according to surveys. The number one threat cited is a "lost passion for God" and the top two weaknesses are a "lack of zeal or commitment among members" and a "lack of burden for lost souls." The document then examines five things that can hinder passion for God: misplaced priorities, misused spiritual gifts, unconfessed sin, an unforgiving spirit, and wrong associations. It provides biblical passages exhorting believers to focus first on God's kingdom, use their gifts for others, confess their sins, forgive others, and associate with believers.
The document is a sermon that argues the Lord demands total commitment from his followers. It provides numerous Bible verses showing Jesus requires disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him above all else. The sermon warns that half-hearted commitment is not enough and that Christians must surrender all things to serve the Lord fully.
This document provides an overview of deliverance from evil spirits. It discusses that deliverance is an important part of Jesus' mission and believers can continue his ministry of deliverance today. Evil spirits can gain access through sexual sin and porn addiction, which is increasingly common. The document outlines preparing for deliverance through prayer and repentance. It also describes what typically occurs during deliverance sessions, including prayers, worship, confession, and commanding spirits to leave in Jesus' name. Maintaining faith in God's power and authority is key to receiving freedom through deliverance.
1) David served God's purpose in his generation by working humbly as a shepherd, fighting bravely against enemies of Israel like Goliath, waiting patiently for God to fulfill his promise of kingship, and leaving a godly legacy through his writings in the book of Psalms.
2) All Christians should seek to understand God's unique purpose and plan for their lives and serve Him faithfully in both their daily choices and through helping others learn about the gospel.
3) While God forgives sins, disobedience still has consequences; David's life provides an example of both God's forgiveness and the repercussions of wrongdoing.
A disciple is defined as someone who learns instruction from another, specifically from Jesus. The document discusses what it means to be a disciple of Jesus according to scripture. It states that a disciple lives continually by Jesus' word, commits their life completely to Jesus, has a fruit-bearing relationship with Jesus, shows unconditional love for others, and is dedicated to fulfilling Christ's commission of making other disciples.
Whether you are in a pastoral role, a teacher, or the leader of your family, these 6 qualities apply to you. These 6 readings from The Maxwell Leadership Bible will equip and encourage you as you lead.
This document discusses the need for churches to shift from a maintenance-driven model to a mission-driven model focused on making disciples. It notes that most churches spend the majority of their time and resources on programs and maintaining existing members rather than on their mission to spread the gospel. The document advocates for a model where every member is trained and passionate about using their relationships to help others obey Jesus' commandments through their testimony and actions.
These are notes from a simple introductory course on Church Planting. The majority of the course notes presented here are based upon J. D. Payne’s Planting Apostolic Churches.
How to run a business using bible principlesbtbuenjr
The document discusses several principles for running a business including:
1. Diligence means being quick, skillful, and ready to respond to customers which drives business growth and wealth.
2. Proper planning, clear thinking based on facts, and avoiding negative thinking are important for business success.
3. Operating a business ethically and morally with fair weights and measures leads to success while ignoring ethics leads to failure.
4. Having principles like rest, honesty, and serving God rather than selfish motives are crucial aspects of business.
Introduction to Survey of the New Testamentjwbrady1
The document provides an introduction to studying the New Testament. It notes that the NT is a collection of 27 books that cover about 100 years, fulfilling Messianic prophecy and culminating in Jesus Christ's redemption of humanity. The NT is characterized as a New Covenant between God and humans, replacing the provisional sacrifices of the Old Testament with Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Authorship of the NT books is traditionally attributed to apostles and their associates who were eyewitnesses of Jesus.
Spiritual Leadership for Church Leaders by Joan S. Gray--- A Presentation for...Geoff McLean
Spiritual Leadership for Church Leaders by Joan S. Gray--- A Presentation for Church Leaders by Pastor Geoff McLean, Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax. This is intended for use by a leader who is guiding a study of Joan S. Gray's book. Most quotes are directly from the book and include page numbers.
The document discusses how God created everything for his glory and that the ultimate goal of the universe is to show God's glory. It provides definitions of God's glory and discusses how God's glory is revealed in creation, Jesus, and the Bible. It argues that we should live to bring God glory by worshipping him, becoming like Christ, serving others, telling others about God, and fulfilling God's purposes for our lives. The key point is that everything exists to glorify God and we should seek to live lives that honor him.
This document discusses how to avoid offending others and being offended in spiritual matters. It emphasizes resolving conflicts privately according to Jesus' teachings in Matthew 18:15-17. Unresolved conflicts can give Satan an advantage and hinder spiritual life. The document urges believers to be considerate of weaker faith, forgive readily, and restore fallen brothers through confrontation guided by love.
This document summarizes a sermon on 1 Corinthians 13:5, which says love does not brag. It defines bragging as boastfulness and discusses how some in the Corinthian church were arrogant about their wisdom, wealth, or spiritual gifts. The sermon teaches that Christians should not boast but should humble themselves, as God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Believers' worth comes from understanding God, not their own accomplishments or status.
This document summarizes a chapter about God disciplining believers. It discusses how God disciplines verbally through prophets and Jesus' rebukes, and corporally through punishments in the Bible. God's discipline proves his love and confirms our relationship with him. It accomplishes correcting faults, curbing temperament, and separating us for God's purpose. Believers can respond by despising, fainting under, or accepting discipline. The chapter urges perseverance by noting we cannot reverse decisions at Judgment, the cross is effective for dependence, and the church will last into eternity. It lists things that prevent faithfulness like lack of love, self-control, respect for leaders, reinventing Jesus, conflicting doctrines, and
The document discusses the fruit of the spirit, with a focus on love. It describes love as the most important virtue and fruit of the spirit. Love is mentioned first in Galatians 5:22-23 as being fundamentally first. The document emphasizes that God's love is shown through Jesus sacrificing himself for humanity, and that the Holy Spirit can produce this self-sacrificial love in Christians. It provides characteristics of Christian love from 1 Corinthians 13, such as being patient, kind, and not seeking its own interests.
The document discusses the difference between making promises and making commitments. It argues that commitments are better because they require loyalty, keeping one's word, and achieving what one committed to do, whereas people often make promises they do not keep. The document encourages making commitments to God rather than promises, and committing one's whole self to spiritual growth, the local church community, and sharing the gospel with others.
Here are the key points I took away from our discussion:
- It's important to make every effort to resolve conflicts biblically through open communication, forgiveness, and compromise where possible. However, we must also accept that some conflicts may remain unresolved if the other party is unwilling.
- In those situations, the best approach is to leave room for God's judgment while continuing to respond with patience, kindness and doing good on our end. Taking matters into our own hands through retaliation or revenge will only make the situation worse.
- Practicing forgiveness, even when reconciliation isn't possible, is vital for our own spiritual and emotional well-being. Holding onto bitterness serves no good purpose.
- Overall, the
Matthew 6 provides instruction on righteous acts like giving to the needy, prayer, and fasting. Jesus teaches that these should be done sincerely and privately before God rather than for the praise of others. The chapter also includes what is known as the Lord's Prayer, which is a model for how believers should pray, focusing on hallowing God's name, submitting to His will and kingdom, receiving daily provision and forgiveness, and deliverance from temptation. The chapter emphasizes that God sees sincere motives and rewards righteous acts done for His glory alone.
This document discusses changing negative attitudes to positive ones through focusing on thankfulness. It provides examples of attitudes to change, such as being critical to loving, rebellious to submissive, and proud to humble. Two important attitudes highlighted are changing from complaining to thankfulness and doubting to faith. Examples are given from the Bible of how Israel failed by not being thankful, welcoming blessings but not the giver, focusing on obstacles, and listening to bad advice. Tools are provided for preemptively changing thoughts, such as practicing thanksgiving, knowing God's promises, focusing on past deliverances and Christ, and choosing good company. The importance of choosing a thankful attitude is emphasized as it displaces complaining and brings joy.
Here are the key points I took away from our discussion:
- In any conflict, both parties are responsible before God to try to resolve it peacefully according to biblical principles. However, we cannot control the other person's response.
- If resolution is not possible, we must still choose our own response wisely according to God's word to maintain a clear conscience before Him.
- Asking God for justice or leaving the situation to Him through prayer can provide peace, even if resolution is not found in the current circumstance.
- Most importantly, we are called to overcome evil with good and leave room for God's wrath, trusting that He will uphold righteousness in His perfect timing and way.
The consistent emphasis
This document is a study guide for 1 Peter 3:14-16 discussing suffering for righteousness. It provides discussion questions about practical examples of suffering for doing right, times participants have suffered for righteousness, and how God blesses those who do right. It encourages preparing to defend one's hope gently and respectfully, and treating others the way we want to be treated so that God may be honored through our suffering.
Forgiving One Another | RCCG., Living Faith KasselRCCG Kassel
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
•“To err is man…”
•Forgiveness means to pardon, to wave punishment for offence (Matt 18:25-27)
•It is the letting go of negative feelings and attitude towards the offender
•It constitutes the foundation of Christianity
•There are no numerical limits
Matthew 6:1-18 discusses three acts of righteousness - giving to the needy, prayer, and fasting. For each act, Jesus warns against practicing them for public recognition and praise. He instructs his followers to carry out such acts privately and sincerely for God alone. The passage also includes the well-known Lord's Prayer as a model for how his disciples should pray to their Father in heaven.
The document discusses biblical principles of bearing one another's burdens, not comparing oneself to others, and sharing blessings. It encourages Christians to minister to others in their weaknesses with gentleness and humility rather than pride or condemnation. Believers are instructed to generously share material and spiritual blessings, knowing that they will reap what they sow through ongoing investment in God's kingdom work. The overarching theme is that Christians should display the fruit of the Spirit in their relations with one another.
1. The document discusses remarriage and renewal after divorce, noting that divorce is a sin but forgiveness is possible through repentance.
2. It provides advice for those remarried, including that they should view their current marriage as real and perfect through God's grace, and follow the Bible's advice for remarried couples.
3. The advice includes forgetting past mistakes, learning from the past, and letting one's changed life be a witness for Christ.
The document discusses how to restore relationships through love by forgiving others as God forgives us. It says we must show humility, repentance, and patience. We should talk to the offended person, try to understand their perspective, pray for them, look for ways to help them, and forget what they did against us. Restoring relationships takes determination to win the battle in our hearts through blessing others despite persecution.
140216 eng planted series (part 2) by ps. shawn kongeaglepointcf
1. Being planted in community is important for flourishing and bearing fruit. Life groups are designed to foster relationships where people can share lives, encourage one another, and apply spiritual truths.
2. Those in a life group should appreciate their leader and take on roles to serve the group. Those not yet in a group should visit one to become planted and engaged.
3. Jesus commands his followers to love one another so that everyone will know they are his disciples. Being planted in community through a life group allows Christians to love and support one another.
This document discusses removing overemotionalism from church services and focusing on repentance, confession, prayer, and studying Scripture. It encourages confessing sins to trusted friends rather than in front of groups. Prayer should seek God rather than emotions. Leaders should teach God's word correctly using proper hermeneutics and theology. The conclusion emphasizes keeping the basics of faith.
Enoch's close walk with God resulted in him being taken directly into God's presence without dying. To cultivate a similar close relationship with God, we must pursue reconciliation with God through Jesus, trust God and what he has provided for our walk with him, agree with what scripture teaches, and spend time in fellowship with God. Walking closely with God requires attention to our Christian lives, but God will always direct our paths if we set our course toward him.
ANATOMY OF FINANCIAL PROCESSES IN PUBLIC SECTOR.ppt1111964
Internal controls are processes put in place by an organization to help ensure the reliability of financial reporting, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and compliance with laws and regulations. They are the responsibility of everyone in the organization and help provide reasonable assurance that the organization will achieve its objectives. Key components of a strong internal control system include control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activities. Examples of control activities are policies and procedures for authorization of transactions, segregation of duties, and safeguarding of assets.
the challenges of parenting in the 21sts century.pptx1111964
The document discusses the challenges of parenting in the 21st century. It states that parents have the sole responsibility to raise children in the fear of God and help them reach their potential. However, the challenges of parenting today are greater than previous generations. Some key challenges mentioned include mobile phone addiction, getting children to study, dealing with aggression, disobedience, lying, tantrums, sibling rivalry, confidence issues, and improper eating habits. The document emphasizes that every child is born with potential and it is up to parents to help unlock that potential through diligent parenting.
Parents play a crucial role in teaching children morality and ethics. They are responsible for guiding children through life's primary lessons, both big and small, and for instilling an understanding of right and wrong. As a child's first teachers, parents must consciously work to impart important moral values such as honesty, justice, compassion, respect, and more. The document provides several suggestions for how parents can effectively inculcate moral values in children through their own example, storytelling, praise of good behavior, respectful communication, and more. It emphasizes that the values parents teach will shape children's character and influence their behavior long into adulthood.
The document discusses the importance of parenting and being a role model for children. It states that being a parent is one of the most important relationships and will last a lifetime, so parents must be effective role models. It provides keys to being a good role model, such as developing a close relationship with children through love and respect, modeling good behaviors, and engaging in healthy habits that children will emulate. Overall the document stresses that children learn from watching their parents, so parents should intentionally model positive behaviors and traits.
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2. • A Hazard that Threatens and Needs to Be
Avoided
• An Obstacle that Must Be Overcome Regardless
of Consequences
• An Opportunity to Solve Common Problems to
the Glory of God
4. • Conflict resolution
– Two major factors help you know how
strong the conflict is – Distance Created
and Damage Done
– Conflict is not a bad thing… why not?
– The level of conflict has less to do with
the problem and more to do with people’s
reaction to it. . .
– Five levels of conflict
• Predicament
• Disagreement
• Contest
• Fight or Flight
• Un-”repairable”
The Body’s Ministry to the Body –
A Place for Conflict Resolution
5. – If your brother has aught against you . . . You have aught
with your brother Matt. 5.21-26; 18.15 ff.
• Love
• Unity
• Meekness
• Oneness
• Example
• Witness
• Millstones, Temptations
• Roots of bitterness
– Phil. 2 – yielded rights
– Stronger/ weaker brother
– 1 Cor. 1-3/ 4.6 Knowing when and upon what to take a
stand
– Caring enough to confront . . . Properly, with Father, Son,
Spirit, church, kingdom, lost, and self in mind
– When is the Wrong time/ right time to walk away?
– Are we called to church discipline or church punishment?
The Body’s Ministry to the Body –
Living in a No Fault- No Flight Zone
6. Iron on Iron
• Conflict is not necessarily bad or destructive.
Even when conflict is caused by sin and causes
a great deal of stress, God can use it for good
(see Rom. 8:28-29).
• As the Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians
10:31-11:1, conflict actually provides three
significant opportunities;
By God's grace, you can use conflict to:
– Glorify God (by trusting, obeying, and imitating him)
– Serve other people (by helping to bear their burdens
or by confronting them in love; Gal. 6.1ff.)
– Grow to be like Christ (by confessing sin and turning
from attitudes that promote conflict; James 5).
– CP. Matt. 5.3-12; Rom. 5.3-5; 2 Cor. 4.7-12;
12.7-10
7. Glorify God
• When the Apostle Paul urged the Corinthians to live
"to the glory of God," he was not talking about one
hour on Sunday morning. He wanted them to show
God honor and bring him praise in day-to-day life,
especially by the way that they resolved personal
conflicts (see 1 Cor. 10:31).
• As mentioned above, you can glorify God in the midst
of conflict by trusting him, obeying him, and
imitating him (see Prov. 3:1-6; John 14:15; Eph.
5:1).
• One of the best ways to keep these concerns
uppermost in your mind is to regularly ask yourself
this focusing question: "How can I please and
honor the Lord in this situation?"
8. Before You Go: Get the Log Out
• Two kinds of "logs" when dealing with
conflict
– You have a critical, negative, prideful, or
overly sensitive attitude that can led to
unnecessary conflict. Phil. 4.2-9
– Actual sinful words, actions, and attitudes
that tend too get in the way of peace.
• Conflict comes from the desires that
battle in your heart (James 4:1-4;
Matt. 15:18-19).
• Conflict may be fueled by good
desires that you have elevated to
sinful demands, such as a craving to
be understood, loved, respected, or
vindicated.
9. Goal; To Gently Restore
• Help others understand how they have
contributed to a conflict.
– Matt. 18.15
– CP Matt. 18.12-14
– Cp. Matt 18.21-35
– Gal. 6.1ff.
• Remember Pv. 19.11:
“Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it
is his glory to overlook an offense.”
10. How Can I Overlook?
– Honorable to be patient and overlook Pv. 19.11;
20.3
– Decide before the battle begins Pv. 17.14;
26.17-22; 11.27
– Remember the attitude that allows it 1 Pet. 4.8;
Pv. 10.8-14; Ps.103.8
– Self-examination is a right beginning Eph. 4.1-3;
Gal. 6.1-5; James 4.1-3
– Remember your own story and truth Col. 3.13;
Eph. 4.30-32; 2.1 ff.
– Remember that you have much in common Phil.
4.2ff; Eph. 2.1 ff.
11. When Do I Overlook?
• If you can answer “no” to these questions…
– Is the offense seriously dishonoring God?
– Has it permanently damaged a relationship?
– Is it seriously hurting other people?
– Is it seriously hurting the offender himself?
• Gal. 6.1 – Principle of mending a net making it once
again fit for its intended purpose
• They have been “caught”, surprised or overtaken,
(affecting their ability to be used) and are in need of
someone to help their circumstance
• Goal is “restoring” one to “kingdom” usefulness
– Family, friends, work place, church, etc.
– Lost, in authority, threatening harm, sick, etc.
12. When Do I Overlook?
• If you answer “Yes” . . .
– Pray for humility and wisdom
– Plan your words carefully (think of how you would want
to be confronted)
– Anticipate likely reactions and plan appropriate responses
(rehearsals can be very helpful)
– Choose the right time and place (talk in-person whenever
possible; know when others need to be present and not…)
– Assume the best about the other person until you have
facts to prove otherwise (Prov. 11:27)
– Listen carefully (Prov. 18:13)
– Speak only to build others up (Eph. 4:29)
– Ask for feedback from the other person
– Recognize your limits (only God can change people; see
Rom. 12:17-21; 2 Tim. 2:24-26)
13. Go and Be Reconciled
• The Pursuit of Genuine Forgiveness and
Reconciliation
– Col. 3:12-17;
– 1 Cor. 13:4-7;
– Psalm 103:8-14
• Reconciliation (a result of forgiveness) may be
described as a decision to make four promises:
– "I will not dwell on this incident."
– "I will not choose to bring up this incident again and
use it against you."
– "I will not make this incident an issue for others."
– “I will continue to choose to respond to you as much
like Christ as I am able.”
14. Forgiveness . . .
• Remember that forgiveness is a
spiritual process that you cannot
fully accomplish on your own.
• Therefore, as you seek to forgive
others, continually ask God for the
grace to enable you to imitate His
wonderful forgiveness toward you.
(Matt. 6.7-15)
16. Be Prepared for Unreasonable People
• Remember that God
does not measure
success in terms of
results but in terms of
faithful obedience. He
knows that you cannot
force other people to
act in a certain way.
Therefore he will not
hold you responsible
for their actions or for
the ultimate outcome
of a conflict. (Cp. Ez.
3.18 ff.)
• All God expects of you
is to obey his revealed
will as faithfully as
possible (see Rom.
12:18). If you do
that, no matter how
the conflict turns out,
you can walk away with
a clear conscience
before God, knowing
that his appraisal is,
"Well done, good and
faithful servant."
17. Be Prepared for Unreasonable People
• Resolve that you will not
give up on finding a
biblical solution. If a
dispute is not easily
resolved, you may be
tempted to say, "Well, I
tried all the biblical
principles I know, and
they just didn't work.
It looks like I'll have to
handle this another way
(meaning, 'the world's
way')."
• A Christian should never
close the Bible. When
you try to resolve a
conflict but do not see
the results you desire,
you should seek God even
more earnestly through
prayer, the study of his
Word, and the counsel of
his church. As you do so,
it is essential to keep
your focus on Christ and
all that he has already
done for you (see Col.
3:1-4).
18. Be Prepared for Unreasonable People
• Follow the principles for overcoming evil, which are
described in Romans 12:9-21:
• 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in
showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,
serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be
constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and
seek to show hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless
and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep
with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not
be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your
own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do
what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it
depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge
yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written,
“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary,
“if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him
something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on
his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with
good.
19. • The good news is that "God so loved the world that he
gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in
him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
• Believing in Jesus means more than being baptized,
going to church, or trying to be a good person. None
of these activities alone can erase the sins you have
already committed and will continue to commit
throughout your life.
• Believing in Jesus means, first of all, admitting that
you are a sinner and acknowledging that there is no
way you can earn God's approval by your own works
(Gal. 3.10-14; Eph. 2:8–9).
Be Prepared for Unreasonable People
20. • Second, it means believing that Jesus paid the full
penalty for your sins when he died on the cross (Isa.
53:1–12; 1 Peter 2:24–25). In other words, believing
in Jesus means trusting that he exchanged records
with you at Calvary—that is, he took your sinful
record on himself and paid for it in full, giving you his
perfect record.
• When you believe in Jesus and receive his perfect
record of righteousness, you can really have true
peace with God. As you receive this peace, God will
give you an increasing ability to make peace with
others by following the peacemaking principles he
gives us in Scripture, many of which are described
above (see Phil. 4:4-9; Matt. 5:2-12)
Be Prepared for Unreasonable People
21. • In spite of the fact that he was
doing God’s work, Nehemiah still met
with many people determined to
resist his work . . . Like him we may
expect pockets of envy, dishonesty,
apathy, fury, mockery, and hostility.
• Nehemiah shows us how to weather
even the most perfect storm . . .
Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Nehemiah
22. Anticipate Pockets of Envy:
Respond with Unity in Mind
Nehemiah 2.10
Nehemiah 2. 11-20
Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Nehemiah
23. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Nehemiah
Anticipate Pockets of Dishonesty:
Respond with Humility & Integrity
Nehemiah 2.19
Nehemiah 2.20
24. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Nehemiah
Anticipate Pockets of Apathy:
Respond with Tenacity
Nehemiah 3.1-5
Nehemiah 3.5 ff.
25. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Nehemiah
Anticipate Pockets of Anger and Fury:
Respond with Vulnerability
Nehemiah 4.3
Nehemiah 4.4
26. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Nehemiah
Anticipate Pockets of Mockery:
Respond with God-Reality
Nehemiah 4.2-4
Nehemiah 4.14
27. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Nehemiah
Anticipate Pockets of Hostility:
Respond with Creativity
Nehemiah 4.7-12
Nehemiah 4.14-23.
28. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Paul
1 Cor. 1.1-9
Affirmation -
Everyone Stands on Holy Ground
• Sanctified and holy
• Grace given in Christ
• Christ is the soul-keeper
29. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Paul
1 Cor. 1.10-3.23
He focused on the Body of Christ
1.10-17
He focused on Christ
1.18-2.16
He focused on Christlikeness
3.1-23
30. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Paul
1 Cor. 4.1-5;
Identity: Real, Transparent Humility
Phil. 2.1-5
Romans 12.1-5
• Focus on His evaluation ( 1 Cor. 4.1-5)
• Getting off the merry-go-round (Eph.
5.21-6.9)
31. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Looking at Paul
1 Cor. 11.1
Poured out Like Him
Intentional focus all around
(cp. Phil. 2.1ff)
Remember how quickly we can get
unfocused (1 Cor.3.1ff; 11.1)
The needed exchange (2 Cor. 6.11-
15; 2.Cor. 1.8-11)
32. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Acts 15
• Give both sides a chance to present. Paul and Barnabas presented
their position, then the Pharisees presented theirs.
• Give time for adequate discussion. This was a crucial issue (salvation)
so there was "much discussion."
• Be quiet. Note that "the whole assembly became silent" as they
listened to the discussion. Too often in such situations there is an
undercurrent of whispering in the crowd.
• Listen. "They listened." There is a big difference between being quiet
and really listening. Put yourself in the other’s place and really try to
hear and understand what the other side is saying. Too often we
"turn them off," let our minds wander, think about what we are
going to say in reply, or just doze off in a long discussion.
• Allow others to finish. "When they finished, James spoke up." Do not
interrupt until others have finished.
33. Be Wise When Conflict Comes:
Acts 15
• Keep to the issue. The issue here was whether or not circumcision was
necessary for salvation. Imagine all the other issues that could have been
proposed from the books of the law! Also discuss the issue, not
personalities.
• Express feelings appropriately. There is no report of verbal attacks or
counterattacks during the discussion.
• Apply scripture. There may be differing interpretations, but certainly at
least look at what the Bible has to say. James quoted from Amos 9.
• Propose a solution. James said, "It is my judgement, therefore, that…"
• Settle on essentials. They all agreed on several items and wrote a letter.
• Accept the decision. When the delegation delivered the letter back to the
church at Antioch, "The people read it and were glad for its encouraging
message."
• Reaffirm your friendship. "After spending some time there" for fellowship,
they were sent off "with the blessing of peace."
35. Always Keep in Mind
The Church is His…
• His Possession
– 1 Cor. 12.27; Eph.
1.22-23; 4.15-16; Col.
1.18
• He is . .
– Sovereign
– Lord and Savior
– Creator and Sustainer
– King of Kings, Lord of
Lords
– Eph. 1.20-22; Col. 1.13-17;
1 Tim. 6.15-16
When He IS Head . . .
• Unity Eph. 4.12
• Love Eph. 4.16
• Intimacy with Christ Eph.
4.20ff
• Reconciliation Col. 1.20
• Peace Col. 1.20; 3.15
• Holy and Blameless Col. 1.22
• Spiritual Growth Col. 1.28
• Stable Faith Col. 2.5
• Walk in Christ Col. 2.6
• Edifying Body Life Col. 3.1-17
37. When Conflict Happens- The Damage Done
• Blasphemes the name of Christ
• Dishonors God
• Wounds Church Members
• Invalidates the Church’s
witness
• Turns people away from God
and church
• Destroys the Joy of Christian
walk
• Damages Relationships
• Confuses Young Christians
• Spreads Guilt, Shame, and
Discouragement
• Discourages Loyalty
• Sin is ignored and tolerated
• Defies Headship of Christ
• Offers Satan a victory
38. Spiritual Preparation and Protection
• Go to God in Prayer, Submit to
Him, Placing Everything in His
Hands
• Affirm That God IS Sovereign
• Remember from Whence Comes
Any Authority That you May
Have
• Put on The FULL Armor of God
• Continue Before God in Prayer
39. The Body’s Ministry to the Body –
Is There Any Place for Discipline?
– Hebrews 12:1-13;
– The disciple is disciplined… if not
the effects on the church can be
terrible
– There are two kinds of discipline
» Preventative
» Surgical
– Three ways discipline must be handled
» Urgently
» Biblically
» Consistently
40. Purpose of Church Discipline:
– To bring glory to God and enhance the testimony
of the flock.
– To restore, heal, and build up sinning believers
(Matt. 18:15; 2 Thess. 3:14-15; Heb. 12:10-
13; Gal. 6:1-2; Jam. 5:20).
– To produce a healthy faith, one sound in doctrine
(Tit. 1:13; 1 Tim. 1:19-20).
– To win a soul to Christ, if the sinning person is
only a professing Christian (2 Tim. 2:24-26).
– To silence false teachers and their influence in
the church (Tit. 1:10-11).
– To set an example for the rest of the body and
promote godly fear (1 Tim. 5:20).
– To protect the church against the destructive
consequences that occur when churches fail to
carry out church discipline.
41. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline
The Pattern and Basis
– The Lord himself
Disciplines His Children
1 Cor. 5.12-13; 2 Cor.
2.6; Heb. 12.1 ff.
– The Holy character of
God 1 Pet. 1.16; Heb.
12.11
– The Divine Command 1
Cor.4.6; 5.1-13; Matt.
18.15ff.; Titus 3.10 2
Thess. 3.6-15 1 Tim.
5.20; Gal. 6.1
– The Testimony of the
Church 1 Pet. 4.1-4,
12-19;2.11-18; 3.8-16
When Churches Fail to
Discipline
– The Loss of Purity
1 Cor. 5.6-7
– The Loss of Power
Joshua 7; 1 Thess. 5.14-
23
– The Loss of Progress
Rev. 2.5; 3.16
– The Loss of Purpose
1 Pet. 1.14-16; 2.9-15
42. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline
1. Discipline must be done by those who are spiritual,
truly walking by the Holy Spirit and growing in the
Lord (Gal. 6:1).
2. Discipline must be done in a spirit of humility,
gentleness and patience, looking to ourselves lest we
too be tempted (Gal. 6:1-2; 2 Tim. 2:24-25).
3. Discipline must be done without bias, doing nothing in
a spirit of partiality (1 Tim. 5:21).
4. Those who walk disorderly are to be admonished,
warned, and appealed to in love (1 Thess. 5:14-15; 1
Tim. 5:1-2; Eph. 4:15; 2 Tim. 4:2). This
admonishing, may be done by any person in the body
with another if that person is Spirit controlled and
spiritually minded (cf. 1 Thess. 5:14 with Gal. 6:1).
43. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline
5. If there is no response in repentance and obedience,
then the sinning believer should be disciplined (2 Thess.
3:6, 14-15; Tit. 3:10; 1 Tim. 5:20; Matt. 18.15 ff.).
– This action has a two-fold objective:
• It is to indicate to the offender that his/her
action has dishonored the Lord and has caused a
rupture in the harmony of the body. The goal is
always restoration and the person is still to be
counted as a brother (2 Thess. 3:14-15).
• It is to create fear in the rest of the flock as a
warning against sin (1 Tim. 5:20).
6. Several examples of church discipline are found in
Scripture. The Corinthian believers were to be “gathered
together” in order to take action against the offending
brother (1 Cor. 5:4-5; Rom. 16:17; 2 Thess. 3:6-15;
Phil. 3:17-19).
44. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline
7. Discipline in the name of our Lord always
includes a readiness to forgive. The many or
majority who discipline must also be ready and
eager to forgive, comfort, and reaffirm their
love to the sinning person (2 Cor. 2:6-8).
8. Remember from the beginning, keep the
circle of people involved in any form of
conflict resolution to as small a circle as
possible for as long as possible. (Matt.
18.15-18)
45. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline; Specific Causes
(1) General Causes: Disorderly conduct, conduct clearly out of line with the
prescribed commands of Scripture and which negatively impacts the
testimony and unity of the church (2 Thess. 3:6-15).
(2) Specific Causes:
• Difficulties between members (Matt. 18:15-17).
• Divisive or factious people causing divisions in the church (Rom.
16:17-18; Titus 3:9-11).
• Immoral conduct; sins of the type mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5 such
as incest, immorality, covetousness, idolatry, abusive speech,
drunkenness, swindling, or idle busybodies who refuse to work and
run around spreading dissension (1 Cor. 5:1, 11; 2 Thess. 3:10-15).
• False teaching; erroneous teaching and views which concern the
fundamentals of the faith and not lesser differences of
interpretation (1 Tim. 1:20; 2 Tim. 2:17-18; also implied in Rev.
2:14-16; Phil. 3:2-3, 15-19; Rom. 16:17-18).
The key concerns that guide us in this are: (a) the holy character of
God, (b) the testimony of the flock, (c) the effect upon the unity
and purity of the flock, and (d) the edification and restoration of
the individual.
46. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline: Cautions
If you see the offense or you have accurate knowledge of the
sin(s), please note these cautions:
• Be sure it is an offense which calls for discipline and
not merely one of our pet peeves. Again, the Word must
be our criterion.
• Remember how we too have sinned in the past and heed
the warnings of Galatians 6:1.
• Bring the matter before the Lord in prayer before
the confrontation takes place (1 Sam. 8:6).
• Don’t procrastinate. The longer the delay, the more
difficult the condition can become. Remember the
consequences listed above.
• Don’t gossip or even talk to others about it in the sense
of Matthew 18:16 until you have talked to the sin-ning
believer privately. We must guard and protect the person
and the flock from rumors and a slanderous tongue
(Prov. 6:19b; 10:19; 11:13; 18:8, 21; 20:19).
47. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline: Step 1
First, seek private correction and/or
reconciliation with the offender (Matt. 18:15).
– When the problem involves one believer sinning
against another, there are two problems that need
to be taken care of: reconciliation and restoration
(Matt. 5:23-24).
– When the problem involves a believer overcome in
or by some sin, as was the case in Galatians 6:1,
the need is restoration.
48. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline: Step 1
Some Personal Guidelines
– Begin by expressing your genuine appreciation for the
person and their good qualities to show you are
genuinely concerned about their welfare. Then and
only then bring up the matter which is of concern.
– In some situations the sin is apparent and there is no
question, but we must allow for the possibility that
we have misjudged or have wrong information. We
must listen to the other person’s side of the story
and seek the facts in the interest of truth and
fairness.
– If the person fails to respond, first seek council for
further wisdom and insights, re-checking your heart
and attitude, then gently warn them that you may
need to get others as concerned witnesses and return
with them to further address or discuss the issues.
(Matt. 18.16)
49. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline: Step 2
• If the first step fails, take witnesses to strengthen the
influence of the shared concern, preferably spiritual
leaders, so that if it has to be brought before the
whole church it can be firmly proven and established
(Matt. 18:16-17; 1 Tim. 5:19).
• The aid of church leadership should be sought if the
problem involves an offense that is against the whole
body or if it is a threat to the unity of the body.
• These initial contacts, private and with witnesses,
provide opportunity for loving admonition, correction,
and forgiveness.
• On the other hand, if these first steps do not produce
results, it constitutes a warning that further action will
be taken and provides occasion for serious rebuke (2
Tim. 4:2; 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Titus 2:15; 3:10).
50. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline: Step 3
If the second step fails, seek reconciliation and restoration through the
whole body. If further action is necessary, it is to be taken before the
whole church (2 Thess. 3:6,14-15; Matt. 18:17; 1 Tim. 5:20).
• This action appears to fall into two stages when we combine 2
Thessalonians 3:14 and 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 with Matthew 18:17.
– If the offender refuses to listen to the gentle encouragement
offered to this point, acting as unbelievers in attitude and
practice, then they are to be treated as they are acting.
– If this doesn’t work, the local body of believers is to exercise
further discipline: removal from church membership, loss of some
privileges, and continuation of the loss of intimate fellowship.
This must be explained and shared with the entire congregation
(2 Cor. 2:6).
• This is, in essence, the Lord carrying out discipline through the
action of the entire body under the leadership of the elders or the
spiritually mature (1 Cor. 5:4). Similar heavenly authority is seen in
the ratification of this disciplinary action as spelled out in Matthew
18:18-19.
51. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline: Restoration
• Forgiveness
• In keeping with the goal of restoration, the role
of the church must respond after there is
repentance. This means accepting the person and
forgetting (choosing to respond differently to)
the past (2 Cor. 2:7a).
• But how do we know when repentance is genuine?
What is our responsibility when the sinning party
acknowledges their wrong and claims repentance?
The following two passages answer this for us.
– Luke 3:8, when they “. . . bring forth fruits in keeping
with repentance.”
– Acts 26:20, “. . . that they should repent and turn to
God, performing deeds appropriate to repentance.”
52. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline: Restoration
• Genuine repentance will make itself evident by
its deeds and attitudes. The repentant person
will:
– Freely acknowledge his sin (1 Jn. 1:9; Prov. 28:13a).
– Cease the activity for which he was disciplined or at
least seeking help if it’s a case of life dominating
patterns (Prov. 28:13b; Gal. 6:1f; Jam. 5:19-20).
– Make restitution and/or ask for forgiveness from those
hurt as it is applicable (Phil. 18-19; Matt. 5:23-24).
– He/she will demonstrate a genuine change of heart, a
real concern and godly sorrow over his actions, not in
order to be forgiven, but because of the harm caused to
the glory of God and the hurt caused others (2 Cor. 7:8-
11; Ps. 51:17).
– He/she will begin to manifest the fruit of the Spirit and
a concern for the things of Christ (Gal. 5:22f).
53. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline: Restoration
• Comfort
• This means reaching out to them, assuring
them of your support, and encouraging,
exhorting, and challenging them to move on
(John 8.1 ff.;2 Cor. 2:7b). “Go and sin No
More
• Remember roles are
returning to “normal”
(Eph. 4.11 ff.;
James 5.1 ff.)
54. A Biblical Procedure for Church
Discipline: Restoration
• Love
• This means including them, drawing them close,
doing for them that which will aid their growth
and complete recovery (2 Cor. 2:8).
• This would include encouraging them to get
involved in ministry (Luke 22:31-32).
• For positions of leadership, there should be a
time of testing to demonstrate their
qualifications after the analogy of 1 Timothy
3:10.
55. THE CAUSES OF
UNRESOLVED CONFLICT
• Biblical Ignorance
• Bad Experiences
• Cultural Influences
• Aversion to Paying the Price
57. HOW TO PREVENT
CONFLICT
Accept Some Differences Rom. 14:1-4
Accept Others Rom. 15:1-7
Avoid Hypocrisy Matthew 7:1-5
Get the Facts Right John 7:24
Avoid Gossip Pr. 17:9, 26:20
Win People Not Arguments 2Tim. 2:24
Practice the Biblical Models 2Tim. 2.14-19;
3.12-17
58. BIBLICAL MODELS
• The Extreme Model Matthew 18:15-20
• Mediation Model Philippians 4:2-3
• Arbitration Model I Corinthians 6:1-7
• Separation Model Acts 15:36-41
• Delegation Model Acts 6:1-6
• Congregational Model Acts 15:1-30
59. THE EXTREME MODEL
Matthew 18:15-20
• The Context V. 5-6, 7-9, 12-14, 23-35
• The Other Side of the Coin Matthew 5:23
• Matthew 18 Will Resolve Extreme Cases
• All Steps Must Be Followed
• Be Prepared For Final Step
• The Purpose is Redemptive
• Other Extreme Biblical Models
60. Matthew 18 is not intended to
resolve all conflicts in the church.
• It is designed to resolve problems involving sin
(The Context V. 5-6, 7-9, 12-14, 23-35)
• Used improperly, it can make the conflict worse
• It is intended to be used in extreme cases
61. OTHER EXAMPLES
• Immorality
I Corinthians 5:1-13
• Divisive Doctrine
Romans 16:17, Titus 3:10
• Disorderly Conduct
II Thessalonians 3:6
• Leaders Who Sin
I Timothy 5:19-21
62. BIBLICAL MODELS
• Mediation Model Philippians 4:2-3
I plead with Euodia and I plead with
Syntyche to agree with each other in the
Lord. Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow,
help these women who have contended at
my side in the cause of the gospel, along
with Clement and the rest of my fellow
workers, whose names are in the book of
life.
63. BIBLICAL MODELS
• Arbitration Model I Cor. 6:1-7
If any of you has a dispute with another, dare he
take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of
before the saints? Do you not know that the saints
will judge the world? And if you are to judge the
world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases?
Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much
more the things of this life! Therefore, if you have
disputes about such matters, appoint as judges
even men of little account in the church! I say
this to shame you. Is it possible that there is nobody
among you wise enough to judge a dispute between
believers? But instead, one brother goes to law
against another-and this in front of unbelievers!
64. BIBLICAL MODELS
• Separation Model Acts 15:36-41
Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go
back and visit the brothers in all the towns where
we preached the word of the Lord and see how they
are doing.“ Barnabas wanted to take John, also called
Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to
take him, because he had deserted them in
Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the
work. They had such a sharp disagreement that
they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and
sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left,
commended by the brothers to the grace of the
Lord.
65. BIBLICAL MODELS
• Delegation Model Acts 6:1-7
In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the
Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews
because their widows were being overlooked in the daily
distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples
together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the
ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables.
Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known
to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this
responsibility over to them and will give our attention to
prayer and the ministry of the word." This proposal pleased
the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of
the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas,
and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They
presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their
hands on them. So the word of God spread. The number of
disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of
priests became obedient to the faith.
66. BIBLICAL MODELS
• Congregational Model Acts 15:1-30 Then
the apostles and elders, with the whole
church, decided to choose some of their own
men and send them to Antioch with Paul and
Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas)
and Silas, two men who were leaders among the
brothers.