The Discipline of the Church

In this message, Mike Riccardi explains that church discipline is a necessary mark of a faithful church because it protects the purity of Christ’s bride and seeks the restoration of sinners. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 2, he emphasizes that biblical discipline must combine seriousness about sin with compassion toward the repentant, aiming not at punishment for its own sake but at repentance, forgiveness, restoration, and the glory of Christ.

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Mike Riccardi serves as the Pastor of Local Outreach Ministries at Grace Community Church, which includes overseeing Fundamentals of the Faith classes, eight foreign language outreach Bible studies, and evangelism in nearby jails, rehab centers, and in the local neighborhood. Mike earned his BA in Italian and his MEd in Foreign Language from Rutgers University, and his MDiv, ThM, and PhD from The Master’s Seminary, where he also serves as Assistant Professor of Theology. He has the privilege of serving alongside Phil Johnson as co-pastor of the GraceLife fellowship group at Grace Church. Mike and his wife, Janna, have two sons and two daughters.

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