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The Chastening of the Lord

Heb. 12:4-9

4 You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.

5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him;

6 For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives.”

7 If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?

8 But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.

9 Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live?

Heb. 12:4-9

A Study of Chastening

A Study of Chastening• The Blessing of Chastening


• The Definition of Chastening



• Chastening in the Church at Corinth




• Chastening by the church, its purpose


• Evidence of God in your life

5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; 6 For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives.” 7 If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?



• Evidence of God’s love in your life




• Evidence of God’s love in your life

• Evidence of your sonship




• The word chastening found in 2 Tim. 3:16-17

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Tim. 3:16-17




• Doctrine? Reproof? Correction? Instruction?

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Tim. 3:16-17





• Holy Spirit, when sent, would convict world of sin, righteousness and judgment

7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. 8 And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

John 16:7-8





• Holy Spirit, when sent, would convict world of sin, righteousness and judgment

• The Chastening on Pentecost & in Jerusalem




• Paul’s preaching





• Paul’s writings






• Paul’s presence, with gentle love or a rod






• Paul’s presence, with gentle love or a rod 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord wills, and I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power. 20 For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power. 21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness? 1 Cor. 4:19-21






• Paul’s presence, with gentle love or a rod

• Paul’s instruction for the wayward

3 For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed. 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, 5 deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

1 Cor. 5:3-5




• Chastening by the Church, its Purpose





• Matt. 18:15-17

15 Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that “By the mouth of tow or three witnesses every word may be established.” 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.

Matt. 18:15-17





• Matt. 18:15-18

• Gal. 6:1-2

1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Gal. 6:1-2





• Matt. 18:15-18

• Gal. 6:1-2

• Not to excommunicate





• Matt. 18:15-18

• Gal. 6:1-2


• Withdrawal of fellowship, to restore fellowship





• Matt. 18:15-18

• Gal. 6:1-2


• Withdrawal of fellowship, to restore fellowship

• We are instruments of chastening of the Lord

Becoming a Member of the Church


• Believe in Him Mark 16:16



• Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30




• Confess Christ Rom. 10:9





• Baptized into Christ Gal. 3:26-27






Added to His Kingdom, His Church






Added to His Kingdom, His Church

• Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10

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