Matthew 18:18-19 (Binding and Loosing)
In the context of Mat 18:15-17, what does “bind” mean in verse 18? Cf. Mat 13:30, 22:13, Luk 13:16, Act 9:2,14, 20:22, 22:5. What does “loose” mean? See Joh 20:23. What does the inclusion of “loosing” here in the context of Mat 18:15-17 indicate about the purpose of church discipline: is it punitive or remedial? …