Conflict Resolution in the Church

In Matthew 18:15, Jesus says, “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go, and tell him.” Unity and peace are critical to the church, as Satan’s strategy is divide and conquer. Our Lord Jesus Christ has outlined the way to maintain unity in the church in the face of sin. Loving, gentle, but clear confrontation according to Jesus’ detailed instructions, will bring blessings to all the parties involved.

Lessons

Lesson Number Title Summary
1 Introduction   In Matthew 18:15, Jesus says, “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go, and tell him.” Unity and peace are critical to the church, as Satan’s strategy is divide and conquer. Our...
2 Jesus’ Instructions on Confrontation Sin causes divisions in the body of Christ and should not be ignored. Jesus gives clear instructions that if a brother or sister in the church sins against you, it is your responsibility to...
3 Repentance, Confession, and Forgiveness   Dealing with sin honors God because sin offends God’s holiness. But it needs to be done with love, gentleness, and the spirit of meekness, and it must be soaked in prayer. The household of God...
4 Surrounded with Prayer and Love   In this lecture, Pastor A. T. Vergunst turns our attention to the details of our Lord Jesus Christ’s instructions about the last two levels of Conflict Resolution within God’s Church. If the...
5 Excommunication and Restoration   No action a church is to perform, on behalf of the Captain of Salvation, the Lord Jesus Christ, is more serious than the cutting off of a member from the church family and fellowship. The...