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1 | Matt. 18 Mediation or Christian Hearing? | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 181655 | ||
You inserted a great deal of material between your introductory "Before I ask my question" phrase and the end of your post, but I, like Kalos, can't find a question in your "question." However, from all the involved entanglements to which you refer, I rather think that this Forum is neither designed for or equipped to deal with these kinds of specific and obviously personal problems involving your church members, your pastor and you and your family. Having no knowledge of your church, its organization, denominational affiliation or polity or how it customarily handles disputes -- or even a clear picture of all the circumstances surrounding the crucible -- I find myself most reluctant to offer specific advice or suggest any solution. In my considered opinion it is inappropriate to ask and unrealistic to expect a Study Bible Forum such as this to provide a solution to this sort of thing. Such is not the aim and mission of Lockman's SBF. --Hank | ||||||
2 | Sorry...first timer here. | Bible general Archive 3 | JesusFreakk | 181656 | ||
Thanks Hank...your'e right, I did ramble and never did formally ask my question. My question - Is Matthew 18:15-17 related to 1Corinthians 6:1-6 and is this a mediation or Christian court/hearing where Christians can expect just rulings? | ||||||
3 | Sorry...first timer here. | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 181674 | ||
The Matthew 18:15-17 passage about church discipline should be read in light of the parable of the lost sheep in vv. 12-14. The goal is restoration. The 6:1-6 passage of Paul's first Corinthian letter treats of the problems of litigation in heathen courts. The two passages are related in a general way perhaps, but I'd hesitate to call them parallel passages by any means. I'll reserve comment on the last segment of your question because I'm not clear what you're asking. Perhaps someone else will be and can contribute something worthwhile to the conversation. --Hank | ||||||