Quote: Originally posted by fredtgreco
The "discipline part" has everything to do with communion. I say this not to be flippant, but to take the point to its logical conclusion. After all, where does discipline end if repentance is not shown? Excommunication! In other words, being barred from the table. No membership, no discipline. No discipline, no proper communion.
| And MBC agrees with you wholeheartedly, Fred. We have excommunicated people before (usually for divorcing one's spouse without biblical warrant). They are not permitted to attend MBC or partake of the Lord's Supper with us, until they repent.
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