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The Facts of Disfellowship. What. To withdraw companionship from another “no not to eat” (1Cor 5:11) “no company with him” (2 Thess 3:14) “heathen and a publican” (Matt 18:17). Who. A brother or sister who is living in sin and refuses to repent Matthew 18:15 2 Thessalonians 3:6
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What • To withdraw companionship from another • “no not to eat” (1Cor 5:11) • “no company with him” (2 Thess 3:14) • “heathen and a publican” (Matt 18:17)
Who • A brother or sister who is living in sin and refuses to repent • Matthew 18:15 • 2 Thessalonians 3:6 • 1 Corinthians 5:9-13
When • After patiently urging his/her repentance on more than one occasion • Matthew 18:15-17 • 2 Thessalonians 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:11
Where • Both privately and publicly • 1 Corinthians 5:4 • 1 Timothy 1:20
Why • For everyone’s sake • For his soul (1 Cor 5:5) • For our souls (1 Cor 5:6-7)
How • As a brother in Christ • 2 Thessalonians 3:15 • noutheteo – “to place the mind” (Strongs)