What procedural steps are to be taken? Matthew 18:15-17 recommends the following steps: First, private rebuke (Mt. 18:15) - do it gently, in love, out of compassion, seeking to encourage; the purpose for private rebuke is to resolve the problem without fueling unnecessary gossip. Second, if private rebuke is unsuccessful, plural rebuke (Mt. 18:16; see also Deut. 17:6; 19:15; Num. 35:30) - who are these others? church leaders? people who know the person? people who know of the sin? Third, if plural rebuke is unsuccessful, public rebuke (Mt. 18:17). Fourth, if public rebuke is unsuccessful, 'excommunication' (Mt. 18:17; 1 Cor. 5:11; Titus 3:10; possibly 2 Thes. 3:14). Fifth, if repentance occurs, restoration to fellowship and reaffirmation of love (2 Cor. 2:6-8; 2 Thes. 3:14-15; Gal. 6:1). Sixth, verses 18-20 affirm that whatever decision is made in the matter, whether the offending person is 'bound' or 'loosed', reflects the will of God in heaven. The promise 'is that God will provide wisdom, guidance, and power for decision-making to the church that is united in its powers regarding the matters of church discipline' (Laney, A Guide to Church Discipline, 76). Thus, the verdict of heaven, so to speak, is consonant with that of the church, before whom the matter was adjudicated.

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Home1	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Sheet puff pastry
6		Apples – peeled and sliced
1	c	Raisins
1	c	Bread crumbs
1	c	Sugar
1	ts	Cinnamon
1		Lemon; zest of
1/4	c	Sliced almonds
1/4	c	Butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Directions: Roll out dough and sprinkle half the bread crumbs over
half the sheet. Make sure to leave a 2 inch border of dough on the
sides. Arrange apple slices over crumbs and sprinkle on the almonds.
Add small slices of butter on top. Mix sugar, cinnamon and zest
together and sprinkle over apples. Cover with the remaining bread
crumbs. Roll the dough into a jelly roll and tuck the flaps under.
Bend the roll into a horseshoe shape and transfer to a parchment
covered baking sheet. Melt the rest of the butter and brush roll.
Bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes.
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