Loosing and Binding (Doctrine of the Church)

What does it mean to bind and loose in Christ’s name? In this deeply pastoral and theologically rich message, Rushdoony reveals that Matthew 18 is not simply a manual for church discipline, but a powerful charter for restoration, justice, and mercy in the body of Christ. Binding and loosing are not about authoritarian control, but faithful service—grounded in truth, humility, and reconciliation. Whether confronting sin, forgiving a brother, or confronting the evils of our time, the church’s power lies not in the sword, but in its faithfulness to God’s Word and its exercise of the keys of the kingdom.