God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

6. How many attempts should be made to bring reconciliation? 7. If two attempts fail, what procedure should be taken? 8. If the sinning member will not heed the church's advice, what is the next procedure? 9. What is the maximum discipline which the church can impose? 10. Who directs the procedure when a case is brought before the church for discipline? 11. Where there are no elders, who takes the initiative? 12. If a member sins or teaches false doctrine, how should the church deal with him assuming that the steps mentioned in questions 5 through 8 have been taken? 13. When the charge heresy (false teaching) is brought against a church member, what two things should be considered? 14. Why is a sinning member delivered to Satan? 15. Should a church member, who has been restored, make a public confession of sin? 16. Does the church have any authority to chastise or punish its members? 17. What action is taken in the case of a sinning elder? 18. What stand must the church take concerning the believer and the world?

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