In my book Not Under Bondage [Affiliate link], I followed the common assumption that "take it to the church" in Matthew 18:16 means taking it to the elders. But Matthew 18 does not specify the church leadership, it only says “take it to the church”. Last year I witnessed a Matthew 18 process which involved more Christians… Continue reading The Matthew 18 process — is it just the province of the church Elders?
Thursday Thought — Who is to put the abuser out of the church?
1 Corinthians 5:11-13. But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler — not even to eat with such a one. For what have I to do with judging outsiders?… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Who is to put the abuser out of the church?
