In modern evangelicalism, the concept of “church discipline” has almost entirely vanished. To the modern ear, discipline sounds harsh, judgmental, and fundamentally unloving. Because many view the church merely as a voluntary club or a weekly inspirational gathering, the idea that church leaders have actual, binding authority over someone’s life feels deeply offensive. However, the… Continue reading The Keys of the Kingdom: On Church Discipline (WCF 30.1–30.4)