_It is reported that there is fornication among you._ GROSS SCANDALS 1. May arise within the Church. 2. Occasion grievous reproach. 3. Should be instantly investigated and removed. (_J. Lyth, D. D._) THE DUTY OF THE CHURCH IN CASES OF OPEN IMMORALITY I. To itself. 1. Humiliation. 2. Sorrow.... [ Continue Reading ]
_Your glorying is not good._ THE TRUE CHURCH A FEAST These verses lead us to look upon the true Church-- I. In its internal enjoyments. The association of Christly men is a “feast,” because it contains the choicest elements for-- 1. Spiritual nourishment. The quickening and elevating ideas curre... [ Continue Reading ]
_Purge out therefore the old leaven._ THE OLD LEAVEN I. Its nature and operation. II. The imperative necessity of its removal. By repentance. That ye may be a new lump. III. The means and motive--that we may enjoy Christ--our true passover--sacrificed for us. (_J. Lyth, D. D_.) LEAVEN represent... [ Continue Reading ]
_I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators._ AVOID THE COMPANY OF SINNERS I. Is this practicable? 1. Not absolutely: we must have intercourse with the world. 2. Yet practically: we need have no fellowship or familiarity with them. II. Is it necessary? 1. Not indispensably,... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR WHAT HAVE I TO DO TO JUDGE THEM ALSO THAT ARE WITHOUT? Without and within I. Those without. 1. Have no share in Church privileges. 2. Are exempt from Church jurisdiction. 3. Are liable to the judgment of God. II. Those within. 1. May be unworthy of fellowship. 2. Are subject to disciplin... [ Continue Reading ]