Church discipline is often not a pleasant topic, and is even more difficult to practice. However, while this is often difficult and painful to practice, there are times when it is absolutely necessary. Also, when it is done for the right reason and in the right way, it is actually for good – benefitting the congregation AND the one from whom the church withdrew fellowship. We’re going to consider several NT passages on this topic, but will use 1 Corinthians 5 as our outline.
