Withdrawing Fellowship: Biblical Commandments and Purpose
The act of withdrawing fellowship is a crucial responsibility of every church member, not just church leaders. It is a commandment from Christ himself to maintain purity in the congregation by addressing ongoing sin. This action is rooted in love and aims to shame sin, curb sinful behavior, and ultimately save souls. Understanding the biblical guidelines for withdrawing fellowship helps to uphold the sanctity of the church community.
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You, brethrenyouyou, brethren (2 Thess. 3:6, 13) The whole church when gathered together (1 Cor. 5:4) This is not merely a church leadership action Withdrawing fellowship is the commanded responsibility of every member, and it is our responsibility to submit to and obey our elders lead (Heb. 13:17)
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Thess. 3:6) In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 5:4) With the power of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 5:4) gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them (Matt. 18:20) Withdrawing fellowship is: Not done by human or even eldership authority Not done based on human creed or church tradition Authoritatively commanded by Christ Himself
Every brother (2 Thess. 3:6) Anyone (2 Thess. 3:14) Anyone named a brother (1 Cor. 5:11) A brother inside a congregation (1 Cor. 5:12) Withdrawing fellowship is focused on members within a congregation There is no Biblical authority to self-withdraw from a congregation and be a Christian at large and not a member of any local congregation
A brother is walking disorderly (2 Thess. 3:6) Military term meaning out of ranks, out of step, insubordinate The present tense verb denotes ongoing life choices A brother is not obeying God s Word (2 Thess. 3:14) The present tense verb denotes ongoing life choices A brother is living in the sinful, evil path of Satan (1 Cor. 5:11, 13, 5) The present tense verb denotes ongoing life choices The cause for withdrawing fellowship is: Not a one-time sin Ongoing sin, which jeopardizes souls
Withdraw from (2 Thess. 3:6) = keep away from Take cautionary note [of] that person (2 Thess. 3:14) Do not keep company with him (2 Th. 3:14; 1 Cor. 5:11) Not even to eat with such a person (1 Cor. 5:11) Purge from the church (1 Cor. 5:7) = cleanse, purify Put away from yourselves (1 Cor. 5:13, 2) Deliver to Satan (1 Cor. 5:5) = to the life they have chosen Keep on admonishing as a brother (2 Thess. 3:15) = warn
Withdrawing fellowship is a command of God (2 Thess. 3:6) Withdrawing fellowship is done out of love (Heb. 12:6) Withdrawing fellowship has a God-given purpose to: Create shame for sin (2 Thess. 3:14) Destroy flesh driven pursuits (1 Cor. 5:5) Save a soul on the day of judgment (1 Cor. 5:5; Jas. 5:20) Keep the church pure and prevent the spread of sin (1 Cor. 5:6-8)
Believe Jesus is Gods Son Acts 16:31 Repent of your sins and turn to God Acts 17:30 Confess your faith in Jesus Christ Acts 8:36-38 Be immersed into Christ Romans 6:3 God will forgive all of your sins Acts 2:38 God will add you to His church Acts 2:47 God will enroll you in heaven Hebrews 12:23 Serve the Lord faithfully 1 Corinthians 15:58 If you ve strayed, repent and turn away from your sins Acts 8:22 If you ve strayed, confess sins and ask for forgiveness 1 John 1:9
