Fusion: week of 11/12

FAMILY THEME: PURITY IN CHRIST

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 ;  6:9-11

Holiness is an essential aspect of being a follower of Jesus.

1.  Sinful Patterns of Behavior Among Believers Are to Be

     Grieved and Confronted

     (1 Corinthians 5:1-5,  13)

     Scripture does not give mixed signals regarding purity.

     It is to be dealt with, not ignored.

 
2.  Ignoring Sinful Practices Among Believers Endangers

     the Health of the Church

     (1 Corinthians 5:6-8)

     Just as leaven grows until it overtakes dough, so this

     one sin would affect the entire church.

 
3.  The Church is to Discipline and Disassociate With

     Unrepentant Believers 

     (1 Corinthians 5:9-13)

     Though uncomfortable, church discipline is necessary

     at times.

4.  The Work of Christ in Our Lives Cleanses Us From

     Worldly Sinful Habits 

     (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)

     A sinful lifestyle is not consistent with the work of

     God in one's life.