Discipline vs. Judgment

Discipline is an issue of confronting observed behavior—that which you have personally witnessed; judgment is an issue of character. And we are not allowed to judge others’ character; that is up to God.

Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonApril 7, 2021Neil T. Anderson, Galatians, Judgement, Character, Discipline, Child of GodComment

What Does the Bible Say About Church Discipline?

Church discipline is a process described in Matthew 18:15-20 as a progression from personal confrontation to a small group confrontation to church-wide awareness. Even though it may seem painful, the goals of church discipline are godly and good.

DiscipleshipJonathan CarlMay 19, 2020Church, Church Body, DisciplineComment

Overcoming Shame

True believers are motivated by the love of God—not by guilt and shame.

Daily Devotion, Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonJanuary 7, 2020Neil T. Anderson, Grace, Shame, Micah, Sin, Children of God, Child of God, Guilt, DisciplineComment

Do you have to go to church to be a Christian?

There are lots of good questions we should be asking about church. Do I have to go to church to be a Christian? Is church hopping okay? What is the purpose of church and what is church discipline? Here are a few FAQs as we discover God's answers together.

Discipleship, Editor's PicksJonathan CarlJanuary 4, 2020Church, Body of Christ, Discipline Comment