Church discipline is important for the health of the whole congregation. This article traces the practice of church discipline from the Old Testament to the New Testament, giving special attention to Matthew 18:15-20. The author also discusses the steps to follow in administering discipline.

This article considers what church discipline ought to look like.

This article examines Matthew 18 on church discipline.

This article looks to cut through the dilemma in the title, showing that a faithful church should do both at the same time. It lays a stress on church discipline, by which it will "repel" some of its own members. And it urges the church never to be "repulsive" to outsiders.

Church discipline is one of the keys of the kingdom. How should it be administered? This article considers this through the lens of Belgic Confession, Article 32.

What is missing the most in the church? It is the third mark of the church: church discipline. How did this happen? This article traces the reasons why discipline left the church.

This article discusses church discipline, a means of drawing sinners back to the Lord. All who make profession of faith agree to submit willingly to church discipline if that ever happens.

Why is it so important that we teach and practice church discipline? How should we practice church discipline? This article looks at Matthew 18:15-17 to answer these questions.

This article explains article 32 of the Belgic Confession (on the need for a church order, the scriptural norms to which such an order needs to be bound, and church discipline). It also provides content questions.

This article discusses the second key of the kingdom that Christ has entrusted to his church, that of church discipline. It considers how the writings of the church (confessions, liturgical forms, Church Order) repeatedly emphasize the importance of discipline. It goes on to consider what exactly church discipline is, how Scripture speaks about practicing it, and its purpose.

This article explains the nature of church discipline, its necessity, purpose, and the manner of administering it.

Should the consistory continue with the steps of church discipline when there is withdrawal of membership? This article shows that withdrawal can be used as an escape route, in which case a withdrawal request can be denied.

This article looks at self-discipline, mutual discipline and church discipline and how they must work together. God uses these to demonstrate His love to us.

This article is about church resignation while under church discipline. The author looks at the vows made, living under authority and the nature of the church.

Church discipline is not a responsibility of the few, but of the whole congregation. Christians have a biblical call to practice brotherly admonition. Discipline is the responsibility of every believer, and when needed, it should lead to the responsibility of the consistory. The goal is to save the sinner.

Church discipline is the spiritual order to maintain the holiness of the church against the destructiveness of the power of sin. This article gives a definition of church discipline and a short discussion on the elements of church discipline.

Church discipline is one of the keys to maintaining the holiness of the church. In this article, the author looks at the scriptural teaching for the foundation of discipline in the church. Arguing from both the Old Testament and the New Testament, the author states that God has always set ways of maintaining the holiness of the church against the destructive power of sin.

This article outlines Huldrych Zwingli's theology on various issues, including the roles of church and state and church discipline.

In this article on discipline, the focus is on all kinds of discipline: self-discipline (self-control), discipline of God, church discipline and also informal church discipline.

This article is about church discipline and the withdrawal of church members from the church. Along the way, matters such as the false church and the fight for truth are also discussed.

This article is about unbelieving or disobedient children of officers. The author looks at the family life of office-bearers, covenant and child rearing, response of the covenant child in the covenant, and church discipline.

This article looks at church discipline, but starts with focusing on the Christian life in general as a disciplined life. It then continues by looking at the church as a disciplined community, and at love as the dominant feature of Christian discipline.

This article looks at accountability in the church. Do we really have supervision over our fellow officers and church members? The author also discusses church discipline.

This article looks at the task of the elders in church discipline

What constitutes a biblical, pastoral approach to church discipline? This article establishes that threats that lack preceding instruction and explanation of God's will are unhelpful. The author then provides a set of suggestions for a pastoral approach to discipline: lay a foundation of trust before problems ever arise, make clear what repentance looks like, be persistent, and rejoice when the Lord grants repentance.

How can elders administer church discipline in a biblical way? What is the goal of church discipline? This article explains that discipline is for the sake of the church, and is aimed at repentance.