341. What is the purpose of excommunication?
Excommunication is intended to show people who refuse to repent the seriousnesse of their sin and ultimately to rescue such persons from eternal condemnation and win them back to Christ. Thus, they are always welcomed and encouraged to hear God's Word.
1 Corinthians 5:4-5 When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 5:13 God judges those outside. "Purge the evil person from among you."
Galatians 6:1-2 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
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