Personally I think its quite obviously referring to the party of the Pharisees. Perhaps they had previously - the whole story is not recorded. Acts 5:4 indicates that they could have sold the land and offered a portion of the proceeds to the apostles, and not present it as the full amount; which was the sin of lying. By pretending to give the whole amount they could appear generous without having to actually give it all away. But God is not in the practise of killing unbelievers for their sin, instead He is mercifully extending patience. What did mean when He said 'It is Finished' in John 19:30? What does God want you to do about them? And he tells believers to watch out for these kinds of people. What if our works aren't enough? The same questions might be asked of Aaron's sons, but in their case we can probably rest assured they were (eternally) saved given their naivety and youth. So what *is* the Latin word for chocolate? Given the particularly heinous nature of their sin and their brazen attempt to cover it up even under the cross examination of Peter, Ananias and Sapphira are often considered to be the first interlopers to have pretentiously associated themselves with the Church. (Note: This article has been written only to communicate the possibility that Ananias and Sapphira may have been Christians. Acts 5:1-42. ) Only then will they be able to grow spiritually. Look! But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet. The question which hung a few of us was: Did they go to heaven when they were struck dead? Most of us felt, assuming they were born again believers, they did. Tell me whether you sold the land for such and such a price? he asked, quoting the amount which Ananias had brought to him. Later, when Peter and John arrived, they refused to bestow upon him the Holy Spirit through the laying on of [their] hands for Simon remained unredeemed (8:17-23). Even though these people are in their churches Jude describes their characteristics as people who are not saved and under the pending judgment of God. This is the realm of experience. Acts 5:3-4. Jesus and the disciples go onto the Mount of Olives. Jesus often would use the contrast between the rich and poor as a metaphor for those who were most likely to receive the Kingdom. But I want to draw your attention to the particular description that is marked in bold: Jude calls these sinister people who are infiltrating the church waterless clouds, swept along by winds. This Q is opening up an ages old [unresolved] debate - (some might say a. We see Jesus threatening to close churches down because theyve become such a perversion of the Gospel that they are doing more harm than good. By committing this sinful deception in their relationship with believers, they by extension deceived the Holy Spirit. With all he could do there was a certain awkwardness and stumblingness . Why weren't they simply confronted and led to confession and repentance? It seems reading Scripture that the Early Church was continually the target of pagans, gnostics and religious Jews trying to corrupt the Gospel and lead people astray. See again my book, Set Free!, pp. Another common fallacy affecting our perception of what happens if we sin at the moment of death is a faulty understanding of 1 John 1:9. It will be remembered that each was filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 4:31ff): Acts 4:31-32, 34, 35: And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. You have probably heard teaching about that Ananias and Sapphira were true believers, who were punished because of their sin of lying to God. Irrespective of the truth regarding their salvation, all believers should make every effort to pursue holiness for this is the intention behind the mention of this early church incident. from Ananias and Sapphira in the Acts of the Apostles is that they pretended to give 100%, but they were really holding back. [9], Concerning the belief held by some, that Peter caused the death of the couple, Reidhead held the view that Peter simply anticipated God's action and relayed it to Ananias and Sapphira before God took the action.[9]. It only says that they conspired to deceive. And for every member who operates in the power of the flesh rather than the Spirit, for every one who lives for the praise of men rather than for the glory of God, the effectiveness of Christs church is reduced so much the more. Fake it! Barnabas was one who sacrificed everything (Acts 4:36, 37). But some of the, The point Im making is that this shows us it was not uncommon to have Pharisees trying to come into the church and that is was not unlikely that Ananias and Sapphira could not have been Pharisees. Three hours later, his wife comes in, not knowing of her husband's death. The number of believers probably totaled five thousand or more by this time, and yet they were of one heart and one soul. Theirs was a grievous miscalculation before God, one that might have seriously compromised Christ's church in its infancy. Debate/Discussion: Universal Salvation: True or False? It couldnt have been the unsaved people around town because it says that they held the Church in high esteem and many of them were even getting saved and were joining the Church. What does a search warrant actually look like? Fourth, the presumed inclusion of Ananias and Sapphira in the Acts 2 Church offers strong proof that they were indeed saved. I think so but I don't really know. A man couldnt ask for much more than that. This is usually understood as implying that every sin separates us from grace and puts us into a state of lostness; we stay in that lost state until we repent and confess that specific sin and pray for its forgiveness. Jude vs 12-13 These are hidden reefs at your love feasts, as they feast with you without fear, shepherds feeding themselves; waterless clouds, swept along by winds; fruitless trees in late autumn, twice dead, uprooted; wild waves of the sea, casting up the foam of their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved forever.. Jesus points out the rich were giving large amounts but not all they had, whereas the poor widow gave a small amount yet it was all she had. Many scholars have noted parallels with the story of Achan (Joshua 7), and Havelaar (1997) notes various parallel events in pagan literature, in particular one close parallel in an event recounted by Herodotus about a certain Glaucus who tried to tempt the gods at Delphi by lying about money he had kept dishonestly, and was subsequently deprived of descendants. And that brings us, secondly, to the sin of Ananias and Sapphira. It was no grandstand play with him. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. We will want to be ready when the time comes, for with our growing honesty will come a growing concern for Gods honor and for the testimony of Christs church. If he thinks he is coming out on the short end, he quarrels and complains until he gets what he thinks he deserves. The point Im making is that this shows us it was not uncommon to have Pharisees trying to come into the church and that is was not unlikely that Ananias and Sapphira could not have been Pharisees. 6 The young men rose and wrapped him up and carried him out and buried him. Is Water Baptism necessary for Salvation? to be assuming God killed them - (punished them?). his spirit, than he who captures a city. Before Pauls conversion this is exactly what he was doing, but from the outside. Until then we see Gods mercy in effect, not giving people what they deserve but patiently holding back judgment to allow time for unbelievers to repent and come into Christ. Coveting the plaudits of men was evidence enough that they were operating in the realm of the flesh rather than the Spirit. The Death of Sapphira, by Ambrosius Francken the Elder Ananias ( / nna.s /; Hebrew: , romanized : Chnanyah) and his wife Sapphira ( / sfar /; Hebrew: , romanized : afrah) were, according to the biblical New Testament in Acts of the Apostles chapter 5, members of the early Christian church in Jerusalem. At this time, all the members of this church were true believers who were "one in heart and mind" (Acts 4:32). Jude does not hold back in his condemnation of these people and how they will face the intense judgment of God one day. A) Why were Ananias and Sapphira [of Acts 5:1-11] not given a second chance? More specifically on the second point, Reidhead commented that the introduction of sin would destroy the unity that the early believers had in the Holy Spirit, and would thus remove God's blessing on the body. Annanias and Saphira sinned just before they died (were killed), but that doesn't mean they weren't previously saved. But most of them were selling their material possessions and giving the money to the apostles to be distributed to those who, in all probability, had lost their jobs because of their faith. If all it took to banish a . The Holy Spirit, God or both? The rest of who? So if we believe that they were genuine believers then does this lie commit them to hell? And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, Who were the rest that didnt dare join the Church? (Ephesians 6:5,6) Do not seek for any selfish gain out of your service: Put away all pretence and hypocrisy. Reidhead noted that God does not punish everyone who makes the same mistake as Ananias and Sapphira; nevertheless, the passage illustrates God's unambiguous attitude on this matter. Ananias and Sapphira: Saved or Lost? He states that, "The story aims for gallows humor, but we read Acts in a different place today. 1:22, 23), the household of faith (Gal. It spreads. that as such we will incur a [a]stricter judgment. Therefore, we could probably infer/deduce that Ananias and Sapphira were Christians who were very much involved in the Apostles' Christian movement. Up until that time there had been no such crass exhibition of fleshliness, and God loathed the day it would permeate the church. (1958 More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. She falls and breathes her last breath. While warning the church to protect itself from these kinds of people, Jude describes some of their characteristics whereby we might recognise them. Do you agree with a partial rapture? While the generosity of the previous passage stems from being "filled with the Holy Spirit" (4:31) where does They wanted more than acceptance; they wanted acclaim. 8. (Luke 16:19-31, Luke 18:18-30). Ananias & Sapphira were clearly practicing duplicity and hypocrisy, which was indicative of their attitude toward lying. They did dare join the Church. They did not really lie to anybody, did they? But they got caught out. And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question. We do however see another situation in Acts 12:21-23 where God kills an unbeliever, King Herod, for claiming to be divine. It means that God did not judge believers for their sin. For argument's sake, let's say that Ananias and Sapphira were not true believers. Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out. 10 Immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. The people in the early church who sold their possessions and gave the money to the church probably received the enthusiastic appreciation of the entire congregation. Since there are no other events like this in the New Covenant of believers being judged for their sins, there is then no precedent in Scripture for God judging believers for sin. Lets commit ourselves to absolute straightforwardness and transparency. And presto, they would have instant acclaim as spiritual, self-sacrificing believers who had surrendered everything to Jesus Christ. I would suggest that the reason is because one knows nothing of Christ, and thus nothing of the Father, save what one knows through the Holy Spirit. To consider this further, this article will offer some argumentation that supports the contention that these two people were actually saved. It actually begins at the end of chapter 4 with the description of the early church in Jerusalem, a group of believers so filled with the Holy Spirit that they were of one heart and one mind. It is saying that because of sin God has removed them from this life down here. Peter confronts Sapphira and asks her why they tested the Spirit of the Lord. What we do know is that as a result of the judgment that fell on this couple, "great fear came upon the whole . Ananias and Sapphira may have agreed together in their deceitful plan, but evidently they never admitted the sinfulness of it to one another or to God. According to Luke, he believed Philip when he was preaching the good news, and then received baptism (8:12-13). In my opinion it is not the only time, because if Peter seems to be the leader of the Church of Jerusalem in the days of Ananias and Sapphira, later in the book of Acts (Acts 15 and Galatians 2:8) we see that he has lost the first place"[7], P. M. Garner reads the story as subversive narrative showing Peter, complicit in the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira, showing immaturity in imaging the son of God. (2 Corinthians 5:19). But, if God did judge Ananias and Sapphira and they were not saved, it still means that He judged unbelievers for their sins even though Jesus was judged for all sin. You will see some famous names including Moses that committed the sin unto death. the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all. And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales and lay them at the apostle's feet". But right now there is mercy in hope that people will turn to Christ. So if we believe that they were genuine believers then does this lie commit them to hell? For example, Barnabas, a Levite from Cyprus, sold a plot of land and donated the proceeds to the apostles. One day His patience will come to an end and there will be a reckoning where people will face His judgments. Do Paul and James contradict each other about faith? Ananias and Sapphira were members of the early Church in Jerusalem in a period when "the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved" (Acts 2:47). Which is really more important to usto maintain the appearance of spirituality, or genuinely to be what God wants us to be? Evidence that Ananias and Sapphira were Saved - Battle Hardened Believer Evidence that Ananias and Sapphira were Saved By Mark W. Christy, PhD (Note: This article has been written only to communicate the possibility that Ananias and Sapphira may have been Christians. A lot of the Church today uses the story of Ananias and Sapphira as a precedent to threaten and warn other believers not to sin for fear of similar consequences. Have you ever wondered what kind of relationship Ananias and Sapphira had with each other? rev2023.3.1.43269. Ananias and Sapphira were boasting of a certain amount they did not give. If this be true, they were at that time "filled with the Holy Ghost.". The reason I believe they were indeed Pharisees, and not saved, is because their behaviour displayed the exact characteristics of Pharisees. Well the reality is that, while Christ paid the price for everyones sins, its only those who are in Christ that receive the benefit of that and are therefore safe from Gods judgment. Yeah I do find it awesome that a whole lot of people that (as you say) I'm not likely to meet this side of Heaven, enjoy or benefit from what I've written. We find in the time of Peter, when men and women were receiving the power of the Holy Ghost, the counterfeit appeared in Ananias and Sapphira. Centred between two attacks from without (ch. Unbelievers are spiritually 'dead' and cannot believe the gospel or make any moves towards God. But God's power was mightier than all the forces of hell, so their sin found them out. Have a read of Ray Stedman's notes on this at the bottom of this Q&A http://www.jesusplusnothing.com/questions/sinleadingtodeath.htm, It will give more info on this. In Acts, Ananias and Sapphiras sinful actions were performed within the context of their relationship to the Church. Had God permitted Ananias and Sapphira to continue their charade, it would have destroyed the witness of the early church. Those early Christians sensed a spiritual bond at the deepest level of their lives. That is usually easier than committing ourselves totally to Christ and letting Him live through us to make the changes He wants to make. (SUBSCRIBE HERE). The heart is sometimes used in Scripture to refer in a wider sense to the immaterial part of mans being, including both his spirit and his soul. To be clear, nowhere does Acts 5 say that Ananias and Sapphira were not believers. In each case. They thought alike, they had deep feelings for each other, and they made decisions that reflected their mutual care and concern. At no point does Luke represent them as being those outside the Church; rather, they are seemingly portrayed as those being under the authority of the Apostles to the extent that Peter himself pronounces judgment over them. Was the gift of the Holy Spirit promised only for the first-century Church, according to Acts 2:38-39? However if Ananias and Sapphira were not born again, then the whole scenario changes. Their spirits were knit together in the cords of Christs life and Christs love. We do however see another situation in Acts 12:21-23 where God kills an. As an example, Paul talks about those in 1 Cor 11 that had 'fallen asleep' (ie believers that had died) because of bring judgement upon themselves at the Lord's Supper. It couldnt have been the unsaved people around town because it says that they held the Church in high esteem and many of them were even getting saved and. Our familiarity with religiously sanctioned violence makes it difficult to laugh, even if we understand that this scene may not be offered as serious, definitive theology. 5/8), here the church is attacked from within. 2:19). Gods family is much broader than any single family unit, and we soon learn that our relationship to this larger spiritual family affects our relationship with each other as husbands and wives. Look! Second, contrary to a widespread fallacy, an individual sin (except for the sin of unbelief) does not necessarily separate us from the grace of God. Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? Their punishments served as an example to the nascent church. Depression, fear, insecurity, condemnation, low self esteem, insignificance, and powerless tendencies all attack the child of God that does not have the revelation of salvation by grace through faith in the completed work of the cross of Calvary that Jesus has accomplished. Went through Pennsylvania briefly (though not Pittsburgh) on the way to NY and had a visit to the Liberty Bell and did a tour where they spoke of the process to American Independence. Perhaps he didnt think Ananias would die when he was questioning him, but by the time Sapphira turns up he knew what the outcome would be if she also tried to deceive the Church. Or Ananias and Sapphira, wanted recognition for an offering, rather than giving all. I t is reasonable to believe that both Ananias and Sapphira were present in the prayer meeting described in Acts 4:31. As believers they had already passed from death unto life (John 5:24). There was no trace of fleshly pride in it whatsoever. Lukethe Spirit-inspired historian who wrote the Book of Actstells us in Acts 5:1; But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession (Acts 5:1). 12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. Acts chapter 4:32 closes by stating that the first followers of Jesus did not consider their possessions to be their own but rather held in common, in order to use what they had on behalf of those in want. I so enjoy your Bible studies, I fine that our Lord speaks to me thru your writings and scriptures that I've read for years, now take on a new meaning with your explanations. The bible verse James 3:1 gives support for Gehazi's disciplining: Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing Jesus said that this kind of love would be the mark of true discipleship (John 13:35), and where it is present it attracts people like an oasis in the desert. What are husbands and wives most likely to conceal from each other? This was not discipline, this was judgement and death for sin. I think Sapphira did have a second chance. The fourth-century archbishop John Chrysostom alludes to and then dismisses the idea that Peter could be held responsible for the couple's death. Scriptures about Gods ultimate judgment towards unbelievers. The Book of Acts records Pharisees trying to infiltrate the church. Heres an article I did that gives biblical evidence for this. [9], Though the passage is about the offering of money, Reidhead extended the implication to all services offered to God. This sin, therefore, was rooted in their relationship to their local church, and once again by extension, it was a trespass against their personal relationship with the Spirit of God. 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? Their sin wasnt that they didnt give everything. We may even be tempted to accuse God of overreacting with undue harshness. Three hours later she came in looking for her husband, oblivious to what had transpired. Evidently, Ananias and Sapphira had sold a piece of property for a certain sum and agreed between them to say they had sold it for a lesser sum while keeping the difference for their own use. Why were Ananias and Sapphira not given a chance to repent? The poor He associated with humility and reliance upon God and therefore able to have faith and receive the Kingdom. And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them. It then follows with the two examples (1 good and 1 not good) of people selling their property to give to the church. Was the 100 denarii owed by the second servant in Jesus's parable supposed to be a substantial amount of money? To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers. The soul is the conscious life force in man, his personality, consisting of his mind, emotions, and will. This question is important because it impacts our understanding of the New Covenant. God clearly judges him. We look bac Jesus makes it clear that there is no forgiveness for the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, in this life or the next, Matthew 12:31-32 and Mark 3:28-29. Perhaps we might wish to contemplate the end of the previous chapter (Acts 4). Husbands and wives can begin by being honest with each other. But we dont see individual believers being threatened with judgment. Thanks for the email and the encouragement. Is Salvation only in the Mass? That is the only way to break out of this devilish trap. They could not help what other people thought, could they? Again, it is not saying that they weren't saved anymore. And he tells believers to watch out for these kinds of people. And as a result, many Christian homes are riddled with wrangling and strife. It is only by God's grace that we are spared today. He explained that they were under no obligation to sell their property. How did StorageTek STC 4305 use backing HDDs? Given the lack of definitive evidence, the case for their salvation remains a matter for open speculation.). Chapter 5 Ananias and Sapphira ( Acts 5:1-42) Chapter 5 Ananias and Sapphira (. Who were the rest that didnt dare join the Church? They knew they belonged to each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. 8 And Peter said to her, Tell me whether you sold the land for so much. And she said, Yes, for so much. 9 But Peter said to her, How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? [1], The morality of the incident has been the source of some commentary. Jude also calls these kinds of people waterless clouds, swept along by the winds. The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also. And at once she fell down at his feet and died, P.S. See chapter 4, Grace as a Double Cure, in my recent book on grace, Set Free! joining the Church. They also need to be honest with God. New International Version Ananias and Sapphira 5 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. (Heres an article I did that gives biblical evidence for this.). They wanted the praise of men. She gave everything. What happens to Ananias and Sapphira is alarming. He does not seem to act that way now. Of course the technology involved is a whole other amazing subject. Why such a radical and drastic punishment on the spot? In Acts 5:3-4, did Ananias "lie to", "fake", "pretend" or "perjure yourself"? Pharisees loved money and they loved peoples praises. Those early Christians were not only one because of their position in Christ, but they were one in experience also. How could Ananias and Sapphira have avoided the trap of deceit into which they fell? We are careful to veil most of the expressions of the flesh before others, but safely behind the walls of our own homes, we have a tendency to let it all hang outall the anger, all the temper, all the unkindness and inconsiderateness, all the selfish demands, all the pride, all the childish behavior. - Greed caused the rebellious to "keep back" a part of the spoils. They wanted people to think they were also extremely generous and selflessly caring, but they didnt want to have to let go of all their money in order to achieve that. 4 While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? Is it overcoming sin that saves us? Well the reality is that, while Christ paid the price for everyones sins, its only those who are in Christ that receive the benefit of that and are therefore safe from Gods judgment. 314-316, for a fuller explanation of why this is the correct understanding of this verse. It says: So, we are not told about whether they were unsaved deceivers or believers who conspired to deceive. "Can we infer anything about the ultimate eternal fate of Ananias and Sapphira? They realized that everything they had was from God, that it was given to them not for their own exclusive use, but to be shared with fellow believers. Here, Sapphira followed her husband's lead in giving the rehearsed account to the apostles (Acts 5:2, Acts 5:8-9). We may simply have fallen into the unconscious habit of protecting our saintly image, covering our carnality, keeping people from knowing what is going on in our hearts and in our homes. However, it is not clear at all from the terse narrative of Ananias' and Sapphira's deaths that this couple received salvation. A caring congregation is a strong congregation, for there is dynamic energy in the genuine expression of Gods love. 2021 New Nature Ministries All rights reserved. We will be real! 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