1Cor 5:3-5 | MHM | STEP | v. 3-5 : Paul gives instructions about what to do with the man who sinned. Even though Paul is not there in person, he has already judged the case by the guidance of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 5:3-5 ). Paul tells them to excommunicate the man and hand him over to Satan, so that his sinful nature will be destroyed, but his spirit may be saved in the end. This action should be done in the name and power of Christ, with the whole church gathered together. The goal is not just punishment, but to help the person repent and be saved. Paul teaches that church discipline is for the spiritual good of everyone involved (1 Timothy 5:20 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 5:3-5

v. 3-5: Paul gives instructions about what to do with the man who sinned. Even though Paul is not there in person, he has already judged the case by the guidance of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 5:3-5 ^a). Paul tells them to excommunicate the man and hand him over to Satan, so that his sinful nature will be destroyed, but his spirit may be saved in the end. This action should be done in the name and power of Christ, with the whole church gathered together. The goal is not just punishment, but to help the person repent and be saved. Paul teaches that church discipline is for the spiritual good of everyone involved (1 Timothy 5:20 ^b).

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