Grudem Chapter 46 - The Power of the Church

Question 1

Define the Power of the Church.

Answer 1

Its God-given authority to carry on spiritual warfare, proclaim the gospel, and exercise church discipline.

Question 2

What are the three categories of power the Church has?

Answer 2

1) Proclaim the Gospel
2) Carry on Spiritual Warfare
3) Exercise Church Discipline.

Question 3

What is the Purpose of Church Discipline?

Answer 3

1) Restoration and Reconciliation of the Believer Who is Going Astray
2) To Keep the Sin From Spreading to Others
3) To Protect the Purity of the Church and the Honor of Christ

Question 4

For What Sins Should Church Discipline Be Exercised?

Answer 4

All sins that are publicly known and over a period of time.

Question 5

How Should Church Discipline Be Carried Out?

Answer 5

1) Knowledge of the Sin Should Be Kept to the Smallest Group Possible
2) Disciplinary Measures Should Increase in Strength Until There is a Solution.

Question 6

How Many Witnesses Must There Be To Discipline and Elder?

Answer 6

Two or Three Witnesses.

Question 7

How Much Should the Church Be Told?

Answer 7

1) So They Can Understand How Serious the offense Was
2) So They Can Understand and Support the Discipline Process
3) So They Will Not Subsequently Feel the Sin Was Minimized or Covered Up