What Does the Bible Say About Church Discipline and Sin?

B27L3 What does the Bible really say about dealing with open sin in the church? In this verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 5, we examine one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament — where the Apostle Paul commands the Corinthian church to confront gross immorality within their own congregation and even to "deliver such a one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh." This 28-minute Bible study walks through Paul's urgent instructions to a church that had become "puffed up" and tolerant of sin that even the pagan Gentiles wouldn't practice — a stepson living openly with his stepmother. Les Feldick explains why church discipline matters, what it means to be "unleavened" in Christ, and how a little leaven truly leavens the whole lump. The teaching cross-references 1 John 5:16 on the "sin unto death," Galatians 6:1 on restoring a fallen brother, 1 John 2:1-2 on Jesus as our Advocate and propitiation, and the Passover in Exodus — showing how the blood on the doorposts pictures Christ's finished work on the cross. 📖 Key Topics Covered: What Paul meant by "deliver such a one unto Satan" in 1 Corinthians 5:5 The difference between the destruction of the flesh and the salvation of the spirit What is the "sin unto death" in 1 John 5:16 and how it applies to believers today Why a little leaven (sin) left unchecked will spread through the whole church How Christ our Passover was sacrificed for us — the blood of the Lamb explained What it means that Jesus is our Advocate and Propitiation (1 John 2:1-2) How the Old Testament tabernacle pictures the complete work of salvation Why God's grace is never a license to sin — sincerity and truth over malice and wickedness This verse-by-verse Bible study covers 1 Corinthians 5, 1 John 5:16-17, Galatians 6:1, 1 John 2:1-2, the Passover in Exodus, and the Old Testament tabernacle — explaining church discipline, the sin unto death, the leaven of sin, Christ as our Passover lamb, and the believer's eternal security under the blood. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Introduction: Understanding the Bible by Rightly Dividing the Word 01:12 — 1 Corinthians 5:1 — Gross Immorality Reported in the Corinthian Church 03:45 — A Stepson Living with His Stepmother — Sin the Pagans Wouldn't Tolerate 04:45 — The Corinthians Were "Puffed Up" Instead of Mourning Over the Sin 05:59 — Verse 3-4: Paul's Apostolic Judgment — Present in Spirit Though Absent in Body 07:41 — Delivering the Sinner to Satan for the Destruction of the Flesh (Verse 5) 08:44 — Satan's Power Is Limited by God's Permission — The Example of Job 09:24 — The Spirit Saved in the Day of the Lord Jesus — Eternal Security Explained 10:35 — 1 John 5:16-17 — The Sin Unto Death vs. Sin Not Unto Death 11:56 — Galatians 6:1 — Restoring a Fallen Brother in the Spirit of Meekness 13:30 — When God Takes a Believer Home Early — Physical Death, Not Spiritual Loss 14:48 — Verse 6: A Little Leaven Leaveneth the Whole Lump — Sin Spreads 16:22 — How the Church Lost Its Testimony by Accommodating Sin 17:07 — Verse 7: Purge Out the Old Leaven — The Passover Picture in Exodus 18:52 — Christ Our Passover Is Sacrificed for Us — The Blood on the Doorposts 20:16 — 1 John 2:1-2 — Jesus Christ Our Advocate and Propitiation 22:52 — God's Grace Is Not a License to Sin — Assurance Without Presumption 24:00 — The Tabernacle as a Picture of Propitiation — Christ's Complete Work 25:43 — Did Christ Die Only for Believers? — He Died for the Sins of the Whole World 26:12 — Verse 8: Keep the Feast with Unleavened Bread of Sincerity and Truth 27:49 — Closing: Les Feldick Ministry Contact Information