But what does the reversal of this interpretation mean? If only one person were present, wouldn`t God be there? Surely no one believes it (I hope). But if we twist this passage in this way, that`s what it implies. Please note that I said “symbolically”. Matthew 18:17–18 speaks specifically of church members: “But if he refuses to listen even to the Church, he will be to you like a kind and a publican.” They should not be rejected or avoided, no. God wants all people to come to Him and accept His grace. But if someone in the Church rejects him directly, the Church may regard him as an unbelieving sinner. They become a prospect of grace again and are no longer seen as a brother or sister. God always desires to save them, and that is why we pray for them and bear witness to them as we do for every sinner. In a way, it`s a kind of excommunication, but it`s more a matter of discipline.
I agree with you, the Church should never completely reject anyone. All are welcome in God`s family, but anyone who rejects Him needs reconciliation before they can be readmitted into the communion of the Church, otherwise the Church may suffer under his ungodly influence. The Apostle Paul had to deal with this subject constantly in his missionary work, and he recognized the potential for destruction it can cause. While I agree with you that we should not place anyone in a position of authority in the Church who is not completely given to Christ, I do not believe that this is what Jesus tried to say in Matthew 18:17-18. This part of scripture deals with the reconciliation of problems among members of the Church. So what is the reason to pray together? Was I wrong when I thought there was more power? That is what I hear most often. Often said by a church leader at a meeting to show that God is present with them because two or more are gathered. In addition, if your brother sins against you, go tell him his guilt between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have won your brother.
But if he does not want to hear, take one or two more with him, because each word can be determined by the mouths of two or three witnesses. And if he refuses to hear them, tell the Church. But if he refuses to hear even the Church, then let him be like a pagan and a publican to you. My brothers and sisters, we have heard it in Sacred Scripture: “As a man thinks in his heart, so it is. In this verse, Matthew 18:20, Jesus uses the moment to explain some important things about how the church should deal with certain issues, yes, that`s true. But do you all really believe that Jesus “only” said that He would be “only” in our midst if we agreed on someone who is ruining things in the Church? but He will not be in our midst when we gather to pray for positive help for each other. Listen, if we try to understand the Holy Word of God in the areas of the 10% of brains from which the average person is able to operate, then we will never know the fullest understanding of the Word of Truth. It is clear that Matthew 18:20 cannot be read without 18:19. Then let`s read Matthew 18:19-20. Ok, verse 20 starts by saying “for.” This suggests that verse 20 is a continuation of verse 19 (in other words, they belong together).
So, if we look at the words, we might see that Jesus focuses on bringing us to unity and reminding us that He is connected to us, especially during our worries when we are united in prayer. His presence does not only serve to eradicate negativity in the Church. This scripture reminds us here (Matthew 18:19-20) that we could accomplish more in unity. We see this in so many places in the Bible. May God bless everyone. So ask yourself. How many times has he forgiven you? Probably more than seventy times seven. If He has forgiven us so much, how many times should we forgive the people around us who press our buttons, insult us directly, or simply annoy us? This verse does not say that God is present when there are two or more people. Or that God gives what we ask when two or more people agree.
Rather, it is a process that we must follow when there is a conflict and a promise that God is with us as we go through that process. And when they prayed, the place where they gathered was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak courageously of God`s Word. God`s love and faithfulness are eternal, and His mercy is new every day. Let us love how He loves, forgives, forgives, seeks justice and mercy, and enjoys His many blessings as we treat things the Lord`s way. His path is always the best. The difference, in this case from Matthew 18, is that Jesus is not talking about bringing the author before the leaders of the earthly church to plead the cause. He focuses more on the spiritual aspect of it. He changes Jewish law to remind us that He will be with them throughout the process. So what is the context of Matthew 18:20 where two or more are collected? The need for and impact of the Union. Once again, I tell you, if two of you on earth agree that you should touch whatever you ask, it will be done for them by my Father, who is in heaven.–Matthew xviii. 19. A few weeks later, I used this text to preach about prayer meetings.
At the moment, I am designing to penetrate more into the spirit and meaning of the text. Our Lord`s obvious plan in this text was to teach the importance and influence of union in prayer and in efforts to promote religion. He notes that . Charles Grandison Finney – Lectures on the Revivals of Religion There is a good chance that you have read this verse once or twice during the service. The place where two or more are gathered is often cited to give legitimacy to a small gathering in the Church. This means that even if there are few people, God is still with them. “Then you will invoke Me and come to Me and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. – Webster`s Bible I also solemnly tell you that if two of you here on earth agree on anything, whatever they ask, the blessing of my Father who is in heaven will come to them.- Weymouth BibleNuch, I tell you with certainty that if two of you on earth agree on anything, what they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.- World English BibleEftsoone Y seie to you, that, if tweyne of you agree on the erthe, of your thing what your thei axen, il schal be don to hem of my fadir which is in heuenes.- Wycliffe Bible`Again, I say to you: That if two of you on earth agree on anything, whatever you ask – this will be done to them by my Father who is in heaven, – Literal Bible boy But when you pray, go to your room and close the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you. When this verse is used in this way, it implies that if two or more agree, what they ask will be done.
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