10/05/25 - What is the Office of the Keys - 1 Corinthians 5 [1-13]

What is the Office of the Keys?” It is a question that addresses one of the most important yet often misunderstood teachings of the Christian faith. The Office of the Keys is Christ’s authority, given to His Church, to forgive sins or not forgive them. This is not about human power, but about delivering God’s grace in Christ. Through this Word and authority, repentant sinners receive full pardon, and those who harden their hearts are warned in love. In this gift, we see the heart of our Savior, who desires that none should perish, but all should have eternal life.