We come to chapter 5, and I will tell you plainly: this is the chapter most churches would rather skip. Here is the question Paul answers in it, and it is as delicate as it is important: what should a church do when a believer chooses to persist in a life of sin?

Not stumbles. Not struggles. Not falls and repents. Persists — settles in, decides, and stays. Chapter 5 is Pauls answer, and it is not comfortable. But I want you to hear the heart behind it before we hear a word of it: Paul is not trying to punish anybody. He is trying to save a man and protect a church.

So let us walk through it in four movements, and then land where Paul lands — on a church grown up.

We come to chapter 5, and I will tell you plainly: this is the chapter most churches would rather skip. Here is the question Paul answers in it, and it is as delicate as it is important: what should a church do when a believer chooses to persist in a life of sin?Not stumbles. Not struggles. Not falls and repents. Persists — settles in, decides, and stays. Chapter 5 is Pauls answer, and it is not comfortable. But I want you to hear the heart behind it before we hear a word of it: Paul is not trying to punish anybody. He is trying to save a man and protect a church.So let us walk through it in four movements, and then land where Paul lands — on a church grown up.

Life in Christ Ministry ("LICM") is a family of believers committed to the Great Commission: sharing the Good News of life in Christ and discipling nations. We do that though radio, social media, print media, services and seminars, and by supporting and co-laboring with other ministries. We are devoted to Christ, motivated by love, instructed by the Bible, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Pastors Flavio and Valeria Carvalho have been married for nearly 34 years and in ministry for just as long. They are parents of two daughters and recently became grandparents for the first time. They have been a part of Life in Christ Ministry since 1995 and lead pastors since 1997. In addition to family and ministry, they also have careers as a family and immigration law attorney and a realtor, respectively. Above all, they are passionate about enjoying and sharing the abundant and eternal life in Christ!

For more information or to co-labor with us in sharing the Good News and discipling nations, please visit lifeinchrist.org and listen to our broadcast on KFAX and KDIA.

Life in Christ Ministry ("LICM") is a family of believers committed to the Great Commission: sharing the Good News of life in Christ and discipling nations. We do that though radio, social media, print media, services and seminars, and by supporting and co-laboring with other ministries. We are devoted to Christ, motivated by love, instructed by the Bible, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Pastors Flavio and Valeria Carvalho have been married for nearly 34 years and in ministry for just as long. They are parents of two daughters and recently became grandparents for the first time. They have been a part of Life in Christ Ministry since 1995 and lead pastors since 1997. In addition to family and ministry, they also have careers as a family and immigration law attorney and a realtor, respectively. Above all, they are passionate about enjoying and sharing the abundant and eternal life in Christ!
For more information or to co-labor with us in sharing the Good News and discipling nations, please visit <a href="http://www.lifeinchrist.org/">lifeinchrist.org</a>&nbsp;and listen to our broadcast on KFAX and KDIA.

Life In Christ Ministry with Pastor Flavio Carvalho

Life in Christ Ministry ("LICM") is a family of believers committed to the Great Commission: sharing the Good News of life in Christ and discipling nations. We do that though radio, social media, print media, services and seminars, and by supporting and co-laboring with other ministries. We are devoted to Christ, motivated by love, instructed by the Bible, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Pastors Flavio and Valeria Carvalho have been married for nearly 34 years and in ministry for just as long. They are parents of two daughters and recently became grandparents for the first time. They have been a part of Life in Christ Ministry since 1995 and lead pastors since 1997. In addition to family and ministry, they also have careers as a family and immigration law attorney and a realtor, respectively. Above all, they are passionate about enjoying and sharing the abundant and eternal life in Christ!
For more information or to co-labor with us in sharing the Good News and discipling nations, please visit <a href="http://www.lifeinchrist.org/">lifeinchrist.org&nbsp;</a>and listen to our broadcast on KFAX and KDIA.