God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
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
Cheezy Ranch Bread
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CATEGORY
CUISINE
TAG
YIELD
Dairy, Eggs
Electric, Bread
1
Servings
INGREDIENTS
1/2
c
Water; lukewarm
3
c
White bread flour
1 1/2
tb
Sugar
1 1/2
ts
Salt
2
tb
Buttermilk; dried
1/2
c
Plain yogurt
3
tb
Beaten egg
1
tb
Ranch powdered dressing mix
3/4
c
Sharp cheddar cheese; shredded
2 1/2
ts
Active dry yeast
INSTRUCTIONS
Add ingredients according to bread machine manufacturer's instructions.
Makes a 1.5 pound loaf.
Recipe by: More Electric Bread
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1022 by "jms@twave.net" <jms@twave.net> on
Jan 18, 1998
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