The Real Reason Churches Avoid Discipline [Eschatology Matters]

Church discipline is one of the most neglected—and misunderstood—teachings in modern Christianity. But what if avoiding it is actually harming the church? In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing walks through the biblical case for church discipline and why it has always been considered essential to a healthy church. Drawing from Scripture and the Reformers, this teaching revisits the three historic marks of a true church—and the one many churches quietly ignore. You'll see how church discipline is not about control or punishment, but about love, restoration, and faithfulness to Christ. This episode covers: • What church discipline actually is (and isn't) • Why so many churches avoid it today • The three marks of a true church • How discipline protects both the sinner and the church Key passages: Matthew 16 & 18 Acts 5 (Ananias and Sapphira) 1 Corinthians 5 Revelation 2–3 If you've struggled with this topic—or seen it misused—this episode brings clarity rooted in Scripture and hope grounded in the gospel.

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The Real Reason Churches Avoid Discipline [Eschatology Matters] is an episode from FLF, LLC by FLF, LLC.

This episode is 22:07 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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