Do you hafta go through the pastor?

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CS shared:

It seems reasonable to assume that Paul or the elders in Corinth did "deliver such a one unto Satan." Why would he throw around such words if he didn't intend for it to happen?

As for me rebuking you in Jesus Name--that is at best a red herring, because there is no Scriptural precedent for rebuking a fellow Believer in that Name.

The Name is used to rebuke spirits.

one man's red herring is another man's object lesson.
The name is our authority in all matters pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
The body of Christ is a reality in the Kingdom of God.

Yes. We have authority to rebuke spirits NOT men. Because it is spirits that are SUBJECT to the authority NOT men.

So, what actions within the BODY of Christ illustrates any member being subject to any other member's dominion/authority?. Come on now... that is the scene where we see authority is in operation. Cast out devils, they bolt because of authority in operation.

If you want to pick the time when the doors open....have at it.
If you want to pick the color of the carpet...you may well have that authority in the building you open for assembling.

So CS, again what did Paul do to turn the guy over to Satan for the destruction of his flesh? Something SO SOBER, and the scripture is silent? I don't think so, I think he would have marked them the cause division...as a guide... instructing that fellowship not be enjoined with fornicators. Choice now moves to me, the hearer. If authority of God is at work...NO CHOICE!

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you shared an anecdote about your pastor....
in your years of ministry have you turned anyone over to Satan?
Has there been fornicators in your ministry that wiped their mouths and said we have done no wrong?

What was the outcome of their transformation with destroyed flesh?

We have authority over spiritual strongholds. Lets use it where we have it and forget about where we do not have any authority in the body of Christ --over men.