Church discipline is important for the health of the whole congregation. This article traces the practice of church discipline from the Old Testament to the New Testament, giving special attention to Matthew 18:15-20. The author also discusses the steps to follow in administering discipline.

Why is it so important that we teach and practice church discipline? How should we practice church discipline? This article looks at Matthew 18:15-17 to answer these questions.

Should the consistory continue with the steps of church discipline when there is withdrawal of membership? This article shows that withdrawal can be used as an escape route, in which case a withdrawal request can be denied.

This is an overview of church discipline. The article also looks at self-discipline, the process of discipline in the church, the home visit where discipline has to be discussed, and withdrawal of church membership.

Discipline and correction is important for society and in the church, but is frowned upon in our post-modern society which values tolerance. The author of this article describes when and how to rebuke others.

This article looks at the task of the elders in church discipline

This article looks at church discipline, but starts with focusing on the Christian life in general as a disciplined life. It then continues by looking at the church as a disciplined community, and at love as the dominant feature of Christian discipline.

In this article on discipline, the focus is on all kinds of discipline: self-discipline (self-control), discipline of God, church discipline and also informal church discipline.

This article considers what church discipline ought to look like.

Church discipline is a very important topic. It’s called the third mark of the true church according to Article 29 of the Belgic Confession: “It exercises church discipline. for correcting and punishing sins." Yet nowadays church discipline seems to be neglected everywhere.  

This article looks to cut through the dilemma in the title, showing that a faithful church should do both at the same time. It lays a stress on church discipline, by which it will "repel" some of its own members. And it urges the church never to be "repulsive" to outsiders.

What is missing the most in the church? It is the third mark of the church: church discipline. How did this happen? This article traces the reasons why discipline left the church.

This article discusses church discipline, a means of drawing sinners back to the Lord. All who make profession of faith agree to submit willingly to church discipline if that ever happens.

This article discusses the second key of the kingdom that Christ has entrusted to his church, that of church discipline. It considers how the writings of the church (confessions, liturgical forms, Church Order) repeatedly emphasize the importance of discipline. It goes on to consider what exactly church discipline is, how Scripture speaks about practicing it, and its purpose.

The church is the pillar and foundation of truth. As a result it must be intolerant of false gospel, and separate from false teachers. It must value the truth and exercise discipline. This is how it can stand against error and heresy.

This article looks at self-discipline, mutual discipline and church discipline and how they must work together. God uses these to demonstrate His love to us.

This article looks at three aspects of discipline: regulative discipline, corrective discipline and devotinal discipline. 

This article gives five signs (from John 9:13-35) that church authority is being abused in the process of church discipline. 

This article looks at the responsibility of elders to exercise discipline. The author provides biblical grounds for discipline. Discipline for confessing and baptised members is also discussed. The author concludes with the manner and process of exercising discipline, including excommunication and reconciliation.

Church discipline is not a responsibility of the few, but of the whole congregation. Christians have a biblical call to practice brotherly admonition. Discipline is the responsibility of every believer, and when needed, it should lead to the responsibility of the consistory. The goal is to save the sinner.

How can elders administer church discipline in a biblical way? What is the goal of church discipline? This article explains that discipline is for the sake of the church, and is aimed at repentance.

This article explains the nature of church discipline, its necessity, purpose, and the manner of administering it.

Church discipline is the spiritual order to maintain the holiness of the church against the destructiveness of the power of sin. This article gives a definition of church discipline and a short discussion on the elements thereof.

Church discipline is one of the keys to maintaining the holiness of the church. In this article, the author looks at the scriptural teaching for the foundation of discipline in the church. Arguing from both the Old Testament and the New Testament, the author states that God has always set ways of maintaining the holiness of the church against the destructive power of sin.

This article is about church discipline and the withdrawal of church members from the church. Along the way, matters such as the false church and the fight for truth are also discussed.