What I said in Part 1 of this two-part series doesn't imply there is no room for some kind of investigative process. But before I go further, this vital point needs to be made: If there are allegations of criminal behaviour, then the church must not be doing the investigation. If the church takes it upon… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 5:11 – does it apply only if there’s common knowledge of the person’s sin? (Part 2)
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1 Corinthians 5:11 – does it apply ONLY if there’s common knowledge of the person’s sin? (Part 1)
Some people argue that the rapid-ex-communication instruction in 1 Corinthians 5:11 applies only for publicly known, notorious sins. Their argument is unprovable. And it puts abuse victims at risk of further harm. Here is the instruction (law) Paul gave in 1 Corinthians 5:11 — But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 5:11 – does it apply ONLY if there’s common knowledge of the person’s sin? (Part 1)
