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How do we know church discipline is true according to the Bible?

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Church discipline is affirmed in scripture as a means to uphold church purity and promote repentance.

In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul commands the church to exercise discipline, illustrating its biblical foundation. The act of removing a member living in egregious sin serves both to preserve the body of Christ from corruption and to push the sinner towards acknowledging their faults and repenting. This process reflects God's holiness and helps to maintain the credibility of the church in the eyes of the world. The overarching goal of discipline, as evidenced in the actions of the church, is not merely punishment but ultimately the restoration of the individual to the community through genuine repentance.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 2 Corinthians 2:6-8

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