One of the most important reasons for the Church to deal with personal sin is the restoration of sinners to full fellowship with Christ and His Body.
I. Sin is real, present, and must be addressed in the Church.
II. There are several reasons for dealing with sin in the Church.
III. A key goal for dealing with a specific sin issue is to restore the fallen sinner.
IV. The regular preaching, teaching, and living of the Gospel is the safeguard and response to sin in the Church.