The Church Part 3: The Power of the Church

The Church Part 3: The Power of the Church

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Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
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Systematic Theology - Chapter 46

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Bible (ESV, NASB, KJV, NKJV) Wayne Gruden's Systematic Theology Bible Concordance

The Power of the Church
What kind of authority does the church have? How should church discipline function?

Defining Church Power
The power of the church is its God-given authority to carry on spiritual warfare, proclaim the gospel, and exercise church Discipline.

SPIRITUAL Warfare
Spiritual warfare will take pleace outside and inside of the church.

THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM
This is the authority to open a door and give enttrance to a place or realm. (Grudem 889)

Power of Church and State
The civil government should not enforce laws requiring or prohibiting kinds of church doctrine ... (Grudem 893).

CHURCH DISCIPLINE
If children need to be corrected, why would we not do the same for Christians?

Purpose of Discipline
A. Restoration and Reconciliation of the Believer Who is Going Astray.
B. To Keep the Sin from Spreading to Others.
C. To Protect The Purity of the Church and the Honor of Christ.

Sins to be Disciplined.
Matthew 18:15-20 15 “If your brother sins against you, ..

How to Church Discipline
A. Knowledge of the Sin Should Be Kept to the Smallest Group Possible.
B. Disciplnary Meassures Should Increase in Strength Until There Is a Solution.
C. Discipline of Church Leaders.