Any kidnapping, rape, or murder would be punishable by a swift public execution after two to three independent lines of evidence / testimony.
No sitting on death row for years. No private little medical painless cocktail. Public, graphic & swift.
Also The Bible requires the exact same punishment for anyone bringing false accusations/testimony that the accused would receive. This would include falsifying / withholding evidence.
He was talking about brethren who are wallowing in their sin. We are the body, if one turns away from Jesus and will not repent, they are "cut off" from the body.
That is actually God's requirement in Scripture.
Any kidnapping, rape, or murder would be punishable by a swift public execution after two to three independent lines of evidence / testimony.
No sitting on death row for years. No private little medical painless cocktail. Public, graphic & swift.
Also The Bible requires the exact same punishment for anyone bringing false accusations/testimony that the accused would receive. This would include falsifying / withholding evidence.
Jesus even said if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off.. I think He's explaining just how serious God takes these offenses.
He was talking about brethren who are wallowing in their sin. We are the body, if one turns away from Jesus and will not repent, they are "cut off" from the body.
I see.. Thanks! I'm still learning, that's why I love GAW..everyone has been really helpful.