How the Church Handles Sinning Members

May 3, 2026    Jeff Cramer

The church in Corinth wasn't just tolerating sexual sin — they were proud of it. Paul's response wasn't gentle redirection. It was a clear call to action. In 1 Corinthians 5, Pastor Jeff walks through one of the most avoided passages in the New Testament: what the church is actually supposed to do when a member is living in unrepentant sin. The goal isn't punishment — it's restoration. But restoration requires someone willing to speak first.