Is “Excommunication” Biblical?

A look at the occurrences of the word "excommunication" in the Bible, and what it means for this practice.

Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out

Your sin will always find you out, whether immediately, or sometime in the future. . . . Numbers 32:23.

The Faith of the Cursed — 9:1-27

Our historian wants us to know that God is gracious to those who approach Him in humble faith. . . . Joshua 9:1-27

“This Book of the Law Shall Not Depart” — 8:30-35

Our historian wants us to know that "the right of possessing the promised land is tied to the proclamation of, and subjection to, God’s covenant claims upon his people.” . . . Joshua 8:30-35.

Destroyed: You or Your Sin? – 8:1-29

our historian wants us to seek God alone for victory in our own lives. . . Joshua 8:1-29

Nipping it in the Bud — 7:1-26

our historian seeks to show just how dangerous even one individual’s “hidden” sin is to any group of people. . . Joshua 7:1-26

The Story Begins – 1:1-2

As we go through the book of Joshua together over the coming months, my prayer is that we would all see God’s faithfulness much more clearly in our own lives. . . . Joshua 1:1-2.