{"product_id":"the-scandal-of-undisciplined-disciples","title":"The Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eMention church discipline, and people often react in discomfort. But Jesus made discipline a test of whether a church meets His approval. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW119219195 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSeries Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW119219195 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eIn 1659, James Durham published \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe Dying Man’s Testament to the Church of Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eA Treatise concerning Scandal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e. The large book was divided into four parts, looking at scandal in general, public scandals in the church, doctrinal scandals, and the scandal of division. Now presented in modern English, Durham’s classic treatment on scandal has been separated into four convenient volumes that can be used to edify a new generation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW119219195 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scandal of Stumbling Blocks: Avoiding Spiritual Harm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples: Making Church Discipline Edifying \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scandal of False Teaching: Combating the Plague of Error \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scandal of Church Divisions: Healing the Wounds of Schism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is an accessible ‘go-to manual’ for ministers and elders to consult in carefully navigating through myriad disciplinary situations. Durham fills in nuanced details between the degrees of censure in Reformed confessions and books of church order to best address varying circumstances. Such discerning advice of a seasoned pastor properly balances scriptural responsibilities of ecclesiastical governors while also speaking to church members about avoiding further stumbling by stubbornness or schism—all to everyone’s edification.” \u003cbr\u003e—Grant Van Leuven, pastor of Puritan Reformed Presbyterian Church, San Diego, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW119219195 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction: Why Does Church Discipline Matter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. When Is Church Discipline Necessary?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. How Should Church Courts Handle Disciplinary Cases?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. When Has a Disciplinary Case Been Satisfactorily Resolved?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. What Practical Issues Arise in Administering Church Discipline?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Why Does Separation from a Church Fail to Address the Issue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. What Should Church Members Do When Discipline Is Defective?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscussion Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW119219195 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53010000970039,"sku":"jez1789816023838","price":7.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8910\/4695\/files\/the-scandal-of-undisciplined-disciples_1.jpg?v=1789816028","url":"https:\/\/effortlesschicclad.shop\/products\/the-scandal-of-undisciplined-disciples","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}