The Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples

Mention church discipline, and people often react in discomfort. But Jesus made discipline a test of whether a church meets His approval. In The Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples, Scottish Presbyterian James Durham helps us see how God uses discipline to purify the Church and restore His children, answering common questions about its nature and practice. Updated into modern English, Durham’s classic treatment on the importance of church discipline can now help a new generation embrace this God-ordained practice.  

Table of Contents:  

1.     Why Does Church Discipline Matter?
2.     When Is Church Discipline Necessary?
3.     How Should Church Courts Handle Disciplinary Cases?
4.     When Has a Discipline Case Been Satisfactorily Resolved?
5.     What Practical Issues Arise in Administering Church Discipline?
6.     Why Does Separation from a Church Fail to Address the Issue?
7.     What Should Church Members Do when Discipline Is Defective?

Edited by Matthew Vogan and Catherine Hyde