[Church] discipline has three primary purposes. The first is to restore fallen Christians to usefulness to God and fellowship with His church (see Matt. 18:12-14; 2 Cor. 2:5-11; 7:8-10; Gal. 6:1-2; Jas. 5:19-20). The second is to guard and preserve the honor of God (see Rom. 2:24; 1 Cor. 10:31). And the third purpose is to protect the purity of the church (see Rom. 16:17; 1 Cor. 5:6; 1 Tim. 5:19-20) (Wayne Grudem and Dennis Rainey).
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Q72 How is the Wordto salva

This entry is part 72 of 82 in the series Frequently Asked Questions for new Christians

Frequently Asked Questions for new Christians

Q72 How is the Wordto salva

72 Q How is the Word made effectual to salvation? A The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of convicting and converting sinners, # Ps 19:7 and of building them up in holiness and comfort, # 1Th 1:6 through faith to salvation. # Ro 1:16

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