tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11959507.post8291638848565967153..comments2023-04-03T03:17:35.400-07:00Comments on Letters and Papers: Excommunication was only the beginningDan Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06388782974143019065noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11959507.post-53709266790244891552012-02-13T08:27:13.948-08:002012-02-13T08:27:13.948-08:001Cor 5:11 - I wrote to you not to associate with ...1Cor 5:11 - I wrote to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or robber -- not even to eat with such a one.<br /><br />2 Thes 3:6 -- Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is living in idleness and not on accord with the tradition that you received from us.<br /><br />2 Thes 3:14-15 If anyone refuses to obey what we say in this letter, note that man, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. Do not look on him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.<br /><br /><br />Dan, I think the theme here is apparent, and it sure seems like Mars Hill acted in accordance with scripture. It's pretty sad that the church is being accused or having a poor witness by following scripture!Travisnoreply@blogger.com