1 Corinthians 4:14-5:13 | Pastor John Miller

In this study through 1 Corinthians 4:14–5:13, Pastor John Miller explores the shift from addressing division in the church to addressing defilement. Moving from the first four chapters of the epistle, Paul transitions from correcting the Corinthians' view of ministry to confronting an alarming case of sexual immorality within the fellowship. Pastor John highlights the dual role of a spiritual leader: ministering with the tenderness of a father while exercising the necessary rod of discipline. Discover why church discipline is not an act of hatred, but a biblical necessity for the good of the offender, the purity of the church, and the testimony of the Gospel to the world. In this message, you will learn: - The characteristics of a spiritual father: tenderness, warning, and example. - The biblical definition of marriage and the danger of sexual immorality (pornea). - Three primary reasons for church discipline: restoration, purity, and witness. - How a healthy church "purges the leaven" to protect the body of Christ. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through 1 Corinthians here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLL4MAr7gu8Z1UrWTrRRcU9x 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 – From Division to Defilement: An Overview 01:31 – The Tenderness of a Spiritual Father (4:14-21) 02:40 – The Relationship: Begotten Through the Gospel 05:12 – The Example: Follow Me as I Follow Christ 06:39 – The Messenger: Sending Timothy to Corinth 08:52 – The Discipline: Coming with a Rod or in Love 12:25 – Confronting Sexual Immorality in the Church (5:1-13) 14:45 – Reason 1: The Good of the Offender (Restoration) 24:23 – Delivering to Satan: Excommunication and its Purpose 30:56 – Reason 2: The Good of the Church (Purity) 32:42 – Purging the Leaven: Sin as a Permeating Influence 37:10 – Reason 3: The Good of the World (Our Witness) 42:46 – Clarifying "Judge Not": Judging Those Within the Church 48:09 – Neither Do I Condemn You: Grace and Transformation ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalTV #BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #MenifeeChurch #ChristianFaith #ExpositoryPreaching