1 Corinthians, 5
3. For though absent in body I am present in spirit, and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment
3. For though absent in body I am present in spirit, and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment
1 Corinthians 5 deals with the theme of ecclesiastical discipline, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the purity of the church and dealing with sin properly. Paul warns believers not to tolerate sexual immorality in the Church, and emphasizes that leaders must exercise discipline as necessary for the good of the church as a whole.
2 Thessalonians 3:6: "But we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you depart from every brother who walk disorderly and not according to the tradition that has received from us." This verse emphasizes the importance of maintaining discipline in the church, and states that those who persist in sin must be removed from communion.
Galatians 6:1: "Brothers, if someone is surprised in some lack, you, who are spiritual, corrected him with a spirit of mildness; and a goalkeeper so that he will not be tempted as well." This verse emphasizes that discipline in the Church must be performed with love and mercy, and that leaders must be vigilant against temptation.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10: "Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Do not deceive you: neither the debauzates, nor the idolaters, nor the adulterers, nor the effective, nor the sodomites, nor the thieves , neither the greedy nor the drunkies, nor the culpted nor the robbers will inherit the kingdom of God. " This verse emphasizes that sexual immorality is a serious sin that can lead to the exclusion of communion with God and the Church.
1 Timothy 5:20: "To those who sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that others also have fear." This verse highlights the importance of dealing with sin in a public and transparent way, so that the church as a whole can learn from the errors of individuals.
Matthew 18:15-17: "Now if your brother sin against you, go and rebuke him between you and he alone; if he hears you, you won your brother; but if you do not hear you, it still takes you one or two , that through the mouth of two or three witnesses every word is confirmed. And if not listening to them, say it to the Church; and if you do not listen to the church, it considers it as a Gentile and publican. " This verse highlights the importance of dealing with sin progressively, beginning with personal rebuke and advancing to public discipline if necessary.
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