Dealing with a Case of Scandalous Sin

I. Scandalous Sin within the Church 5:1-2a

A.  Paul's Shock at their Toleration

B.  The Sin Itself  

The Greek word is “porneia” is used – which is a general term for immorality.

I think there are at least 4 reasons the situation is left somewhat vague.
    1.  The Corinthians knew the situation well.
    2.  The fact that this was undeniable sin.  
    3.  The principle of not saying too much.  
    4.  The genius 	of inspiration 

II. Dealing with Scandalous Sin within the Church 5:2b-5

A.  Remove him from the Fellowship   v. 2b	
    “taken away” – also means: to be removed, to be expelled, to be separated

B.  The Procedure for Removing Him  v. 3-4
        
C.  The Result of Removing Him    v.  5

    The Greek verb for “deliver” is paradidomi 
    The same Greek verb for “deliver” is found in 1 Timothy 1:20.

III. Why the Church Must Deal with Scandalous Sin 5:6-8

A.  The Restoration of the Sinner

B.   The Purity of the Church

IV. The Church's Sphere in Dealing with Discipline 5:9-13

A.  Church Discipline is not Cultural Discipline  v. 9-11  

B.  Church Discipline is for the Church  v. 12-13