1 Corinthians 5:1-13 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles… I. IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. According to His command and direction. II. BY THE CHURCH. With its knowledge and consent. III. IN THE APOSTOLIC SPIRIT. With zeal for God's honour and love for the offender. IV. WITH THE POWER OF CHRIST. With His authority. V. FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF THE FLESH. Its sinful tendencies. VI. THAT THE SPIRIT MAY BE SAVED. By timely repentance and reformation. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. |