BCO 28.5

Book of Church Order (PCA)

28.5. 27-5

27-5. Scriptural law is the basis of all discipline because it is the revelation of God’s Holy will. Proper disciplinary principles are set forth in the Scriptures and must be followed. They are: a. Instruction in the Word; b. Individual’s responsibility to admonish one another (Matthew 18:15, Galatians 6:1); c. If the admonition is rejected, then the calling of one or more witnesses (Matthew 18:16); d. If rejection persists, then the Church must act through her court unto admonition, suspension, excommunication and deposition (See BCO 29 and 30 for further explanation). Steps (a) through (d) must be followed in proper order for the exercise of discipline. Disciplining of Non-communing Members

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  1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?