Examine Yourself

I. The Third Visit v. 1

II. Two or Three Witnesses v. 1b-2

Paul is citing Deuteronomy 19:15 and Deut. 17:6.

A. Church Discipline with two or three witnesses Matthew 18:15-17

1. Alone at first – Paul has done that.

2. Two or three witnesses – which takes on the form of a trial.

3. A refusal to hear the witnesses then causes the matter to be brought
   before the entire church – something Paul is more than ready to do.

What types of sin should be dealt with this way? 12:20

B.  Church Discipline and Scandalous Sin

    See 12:21 – 1 Cor 5:1-6
    

C. The Upcoming “Trial” 2 Cor. 13:3-6

    1.  They are to put themselves on trial.  1 Cor. 11L31 
    2.  They might be tempted to put Paul on trial!
    3.  They should examine the super-apostles and their teaching

D.  The Seriousness of the Matter  -- Deut. 19:15-20

    See 1 Cor. 15:1-2, 12-19.

    

III. Weakness and Power 3-4