A note, some have also tried to add a 4th mark, "loving fellowship" (Evangelical Presbyterian Church, BoG 1-3.B).
I was surprised by it when I first encountered it, as being a novel (but not necessarily in correct) addition. I admit, you will find fellowship more visibly practiced than discipline, in many churches; but, the life of a Christian or a congregation will be harmed more by the neglect of discipline than fellowship, though Jesus did command both together (John 13:34-35, 14:21).
A note, some have also tried to add a 4th mark, "loving fellowship" (Evangelical Presbyterian Church, BoG 1-3.B).
I was surprised by it when I first encountered it, as being a novel (but not necessarily in correct) addition. I admit, you will find fellowship more visibly practiced than discipline, in many churches; but, the life of a Christian or a congregation will be harmed more by the neglect of discipline than fellowship, though Jesus did command both together (John 13:34-35, 14:21).