Craig A. Brittingham, Pastor
Hillside Baptist Church
July 13, 2025
“Sin in the Church” – 1 Corinthians 5:1-8
1A. There was a case of sexual immorality in the church at Corinth (vv. 1-5).
1b. A man had his father’s wife.
2b. The arrogant response of the Corinthians.
1c. Rather than mourning over the sin being committed among them, they were puffed up.
2c. They should have removed this unrepentant man from their fellowship.
3b. The judgment and guidance of the apostle Paul.
1c. Though not present, Paul had judged the man.
2c. In the name of the Lord Jesus, they were to deliver the offender to Satan.
1d. The purpose was the destruction of his flesh.
2d. It was hoped that his spirit would be saved on the Day of the Lord.
2A. When sin is not mourned and removed, it will negatively affect the whole church (vv. 6-8).
1b. The purity of the church and its worship are at stake.
2b. By analogy, as the Israelites were not to observe the feast with leaven, the church must not worship the Lord with ongoing, unrepented of sin.
Questions…
1. What made the case of sexual immorality at Corinth different?
2. Who are the Gentiles in verse 1?
3. Why would Paul expect the church to mourn over this man’s sin?
4. What did it mean that they were puffed over the man’s sin?
5. What guidance did Paul give them in this situation?
6. How is it similar to Jesus’ teaching on dealing with a sinning believer? See Matthew 18:15-17
7. What does it mean to deliver a person to Satan?
8. Our sin affects others. Why was Paul concerned that the church address this sin among them?