The Keys of the Kingdom

Introduction:
I. Exercised by Church leaders
A. For true discipleship

B.  With all believers

II. Involves binding
A. With the authority of Christ

B.  With church discipline 

C.  With expectations of restoration

III. Involves loosening
A. What has been bound

B.  By opening the Kingdom

C.  With great rejoicing

D.  With forgiveness not penance

Conclusion: