Matthew 18 and the Priesthood of all Believers
Luther restored elements of ministry to the laity in the church--hymn singing, pledges by the congregation to aid and assist baptized and confirmed members to grow in faith, and forgive each other sins. Matthew 18 contains a blueprint for church discipline that says more about what the laity does than what the clergy does. I have created a flow chart to illustrate these principles. matthew 18• church discipline• principles• individuals• elders