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Explore the biblical perspective on addressing errors within the congregation and the responsibility to uphold unity despite imperfection. Learn from examples like Peter and Paul as we navigate the delicate balance of opposing error while strengthening fellow believers. Discover the importance of staying faithful and supporting one another in our spiritual journey.

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  1. Welcome To The Services Of The Dunlap church of Christ We Are So Glad You Are Here!

  2. Welcome To The Services Of The Dunlap church of Christ Questions? Just Let Us Know!

  3. Galatians 6:1-2 “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. (2) Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

  4. Why? Is It Proper For Less Than Perfect Brethren To Oppose Error In Others?

  5. Why? What right do we as a congregation have to practice church discipline, up to and including fellowship withdrawal, as long as we ourselves are not perfect?

  6. What This Question Involves: The Divine Side Perfect: Matt.16:18; Col.1:18 Ephesians 1:22-23 Jas. 1:25; Acts 2:42 Mtt.16:19;II Ti.3:16-17 John 4:24;Lk.19:10 The Human Side Imperfect: Hosea 4:6; Eph.5:17 Revelation 3:14-22 II John 9-11 I John 1:1-2:6 I John 4:1

  7. I John 4:1 “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” It Is Not Only A Right, It Is A Responsibility!

  8. Definition of Terms “proper” “less than perfect” “brethren” “oppose” “error” “in others”

  9. Peter As An Example “Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.” Matthew 26:74 Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: (32) But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.”

  10. Peter As An Example “Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.” Matthew 26:74 Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: (32) But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.”

  11. What Would “Strengthen The Brethren” Involve? I Peter 2:2 II Peter 3:18 Acts 15 II Peter 2 Galatians 2:11-13 These are inspired examples & instructions!

  12. Paul As An Example He recognized room for growth in himself! Philippians 3:12-14; I Corinthians 9:27 That did not prevent him from opposing error in others, including Peter himself!Galatians 2:11-13; 2:3-5; Galatians 3:1; I Timothy 1:20; II Timothy 2:16-18; Acts 17 If Paul was not inconsistent…ICor.11:1

  13. Consider These Passages “A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;” Titus 3:10 “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them,” Romans 16:17 Romans 15:1; II Timothy 4:2-4; II Th.3:6; Gal. 6:1-2; James 5:19-20

  14. God’s Simple Plan HEAR (Rom. 10:17) BELIEVE (John 8:24) REPENT (Luke 13:3) CONFESS (Rom. 10:9-10) BAPTIZED (Gal. 3:27) ADDED TO THE CHURCH (Acts 2:41)

  15. Remain Faithful • Revelation 2:10 “Be thou faithful unto death” • I Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” • Galatians 6:9 “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

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