louis_jp
Puritan Board Freshman
What kind of disassociation is required toward excommunicated members? Once they are put out of the church, to what degree are remaining members allowed to speak to or interact with them?
The ARP Standards state that excommunication "does not destroy the bonds of natural and civil relations. Nor does [it] relieve [members] of their Christian responsibility to witness to the love of God to the [excommunicated] person." What exactly does that mean/entail? Is that consistent with the rule in other churches? What has been the historic view?
Any thoughts or opinions on this would be greatly appreciated. The more specific the better.
The ARP Standards state that excommunication "does not destroy the bonds of natural and civil relations. Nor does [it] relieve [members] of their Christian responsibility to witness to the love of God to the [excommunicated] person." What exactly does that mean/entail? Is that consistent with the rule in other churches? What has been the historic view?
Any thoughts or opinions on this would be greatly appreciated. The more specific the better.