Church Conflict
Main Text: Romans 12:14-21
Memory Verse: Romans 12:18
Conflict is a struggle between two or more persons that creates a tension that must be resolved. Conflicts are inevitable in institution and the church is no exception. As conflicts come, they are to be resolved to bring peace and decorum.
Sources of Conflict
In the church some sources of conflict could be marriage conflict, predecessor-successor issues, issues of review and appointment, Church and Community conflicts, doctrinal, instigations by opinion leaders and the finance-related issues.
In the New Testament, some conflicts that emerged were:
1. Paul and Barnabas separate over John Mark – Acts 15:36-41
2. Teaching that is in conflict with the Apostle’s teachings Rom 16:17-18
3. Wrong teaching over the resurrection by Hymenaeus and Alexander (2 Tim 2:15-18)
4. Doctrine that go not conform to godliness 1 Tim 6:3-5
Point for Discussion
1. What false teachings are propagated in our time?
2. How do Church Conflicts resolved (Matt. 18:15-18)
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