Thank you for your obedience to Jesus. Bc there were 12 tribes. great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. To this end, they sold a piece of property, and kept back some of the price while giving the rest to the Apostles (Acts 5:1-2). They also need to be honest with God. And that brings us, secondly, to the sin of Ananias and Sapphira. And why did they do so? Can non-Muslims ride the Haramain high-speed train in Saudi Arabia? The Bible is brutally honest in its recording of redemptive history. He had to act decisively. So if we believe that they were genuine believers then does this lie commit them to hell? 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. Barnabas was one who sacrificed everything (Acts 4:36, 37). It was a special time for the church. So if we believe that they were genuine believers then does this lie commit them to hell? 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. They were more interested in appearances than in reality. Three hours later, his wife comes in, not knowing of her husband's death. Both Ananias and Sapphira lied to Peter and were judged by God immediately afterwards. Yes, God is the judge. 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. Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for professors, theologians, and those interested in exegetical analysis of biblical texts. I think Sapphira did have a second chance. 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. Their loving concern for one another went so far as to touch their wallets, and that is real care! I think Peter was not naive and knew what was going on. his spirit, than he who captures a city. The church is not composed of perfect people, but sins including pride and deceit will eventually be dealt with. 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. The poor He associated with humility and reliance upon God and therefore able to have faith and receive the Kingdom. The rest of who? Only, Ananias was not at all happy in his approach to Peter's feet that day. He does not seem to act that way now. The account records their sudden deaths after lying to the Holy Spirit about money. Ask your mate whether or not it is easy to be honest with you. It then follows with the two examples (1 good and 1 not good) of people selling their property to give to the church. 6. No Christian husband and wife can be an island to themselves. In the fourth chapter of Acts, the apostles were praying for more boldness and miracles. The need for each partner to come out looking better than his mate causes him to mask his true inner person, and so entrenches him more firmly in his wretched hypocrisy. But Scripture goes on to say that they were of one soul as well, and that is something entirely different. Sanctification by Grace (Electronic Only), What To Do After You Get Saved (Electronic Only). A couple of reasons: First, their deathslike much in Actsserve as a sign. and to your [d]descendants forever. So he went out from his presence 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. The entire fledgling congregation was fully devoted to sharing all they had. Ananias presented his donation to Peter. According to Luke, he believed Philip when he was preaching the good news, and then received baptism (8:12-13). Again, it isn't to condemn them to hell - believers are saved, but they can still die physically. 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. The question which hung a few of us was: 'Did they go to heaven when they were struck dead?'. Their story is rarely shown in art, but is the subject of one of the Raphael Cartoons, and a panel on the Brescia Casket, both illustrated here. To subscribe to this RSS feed, copy and paste this URL into your RSS reader. Were Ananias and Sapphira Christians? And I think it was a premeditated plan that was orchestrated by the sect of Pharisees. We also see in the book of Revelation, before Christs return and before the dead are judged, God pouring out judgement upon unbelievers (not believers) with the trumpet and bowl judgments. Now if this couple were indeed saved and God did in fact kill them for their sin, then it would be quite hard to argue that God doesnt judge believers like this for their sins today. They, like the rich and like the Pharisees, made a show of how much they were giving but under the surface what was really going on was that they loved money and loved peoples praises. 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. Lets be honest. Do you think that Ananias and Sapphira went to heaven or did that one lie condemn them to hell? If Ananias and Sapphira were new Christians/immature Christians then we might have asked why they did Not have a chance to repent( i.e., some kind of gracious period of time to repent). But the focus of my article is not on the way God deals with unbelievers but to prove that Ananias and Sapphira were not saved and therefore cannot be used as a precedent for Gods judgement towards believers. We understand hypocrisy to be a deliberate and calculated effort to deceive, as it was with Ananias and Sapphira, and we may not be consciously doing that. (2 Peter 3:9). What does put at the apostles feet mean in Acts 4:32-5:2? The rest of who? Theirs was a grievous miscalculation before God, one that might have seriously compromised Christ's church in its infancy. The Holy Spirit, God or both? When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. What we do know is that as a result of the judgment that fell on this couple, "great fear came upon the whole . Fourth, the presumed inclusion of Ananias and Sapphira in the Acts 2 Church offers strong proof that they were indeed saved. by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 7:37pm, HERES AN INTERESTING QUESTION: We are working through the book of Acts in our Sunday School class, and last week discussed Ananias and Sapphira. They collaborated on a plan to stash some of the money from the sale of their property in a safety deposit box for themselves and take the rest to the apostles. Up until that time there had been no such crass exhibition of fleshliness, and God loathed the day it would permeate the church. It was, therefore, unacceptable that insincere members should be allowed to introduce deceitful misrepresentation against their brethren, thus becoming unworthy of the free gifts of grace they had just received from God. Does Acts 5:3-4 equate the Holy Spirit with God. 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. 6:10), the household of God (Eph. And Ananias did as Sapphira had instigated him to do. A large percent of Christianity can not see past the law and into grace and truth, particularly the older Christians, or those that are dominion based. Should faith and works be separated in salvation? We do however see another situation in Acts 12:21-23 where God kills an. From the very outset, He wanted it known how strongly He feels about hypocrisy, and He wanted it known for all time. However they lied and said they had donated all the proceeds. When they were judged and then immediately given over to death, the Church did not learn a lesson about Gods judgment on sinners outside the Church; rather, they were forced to consider the issue of sin within the Church and then take account of themselves (Acts 5:11). It is quite possible that in this case, Nadab and Abihu had been intoxicated as they offered their sacrifices. Their sin wasnt that they didnt give everything. But they were to find that it can never be so. That is why He put this account into his Word. And he tells believers to watch out for these kinds of people. As believers they had already passed from death unto life (John 5:24). 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. They knew they belonged to each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. Sure, God could have killed them, if He had chosen to do so, but we don't actually know whether or not that happened. quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; 32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules Look! It certainly is an interesting age were so many can be reached so easily now. 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. This is most amazing. There are a number of opposing views about the event that happened in Acts chapter 5 regarding Ananias and Sapphiras death. They wanted more than acceptance; they wanted acclaim. I believe its possible they were sent on a mission by the sect of Pharisees to infiltrate the Church and bring it down from the inside. Ananias and Sapphira were mentioned in Acts 5:1-10 as a couple who sold some property and donated a portion of the proceeds to the Disciples. [1]All Scripture references are taken from NASB1995. Jesus and the disciples go onto the Mount of Olives. If he thinks he is coming out on the short end, he quarrels and complains until he gets what he thinks he deserves. They are "saints" The lie that was told, and every other sin they ever committed, either before or after they were born again, where completly paid for by Christ, and cast as far as the east is from the west. Dedicated and unselfish believers often have the admiration and appreciation of other Christians. But that becomes even more obvious to us when we learn that their confidence for the future was in their bank account rather than in the Lord. This was all in a public place, just like it was in Acts 5. 4 & ch. Is it overcoming sin that saves us? Is Faith enough? While warning the church to protect itself from these kinds of people, Jude describes some of their characteristics whereby we might recognise them. Which is really more important to usto maintain the appearance of spirituality, or genuinely to be what God wants us to be? But they got caught out. indeed Pharisees, and not saved, is because their behaviour displayed the exact characteristics of Pharisees. But this is not what 1 John 1:9 means. But we dont see individual believers being threatened with judgment. on falling from grace.). Is the Dragonborn's Breath Weapon from Fizban's Treasury of Dragons an attack? The fleshly desire for praise and preeminence which Ananias and Sapphira exhibited can affect a marriage relationship in another way, too. There was no trace of fleshly pride in it whatsoever. Havelaar, H. 1997. I guess you could say then that people would be well within their rights to use this story to threaten believers now. Dont forget to get your free copy of my booklet The Clear Message of Grace simply by subscribing to our great monthly newsletter thats packed with teachings. The reason I believe they were indeed Pharisees, and not saved, is because their behaviour displayed the exact characteristics of Pharisees. The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in Then we will be able to stop playing the game of putting on appearances. Second, Ananias and Sapphira are charged with lying to the Holy Spirit and putting Him to the test (5:3, 9). Is it possible that Ananias and Sapphira were still saved despite the exemplary punishment they received? Can we infer anything about the ultimate eternal fate of Ananias and Sapphira? Will God extend his mercy on them? Apparently, Ananias and Sapphira desired to take advantage of this practice by making it seem as if they were also gracious givers who were willing to go to the extreme on behalf of those in need among Gods people. Was the gift of the Holy Spirit promised only for the first-century Church, according to Acts 2:38-39? For argument's sake, let's say that Ananias and Sapphira were not true believers. They were more interested in appearances than in reality. However, they pledged an amount representing it as the total sale price of the property. Look! And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last (Acts 5:5). "Slow to anger" does Not mean God never becomes angry. How can you avoid this tendency? Learn more about Stack Overflow the company, and our products. This, like Ananias and Sapphira, are examples in scripture of a 'sin leading to death' as mentioned in 1 John 5:16. I think so but I don't really know. In Acts, Ananias and Sapphiras sinful actions were performed within the context of their relationship to the Church. They can admit to one another what is going on inside them, then encourage one another and pray about each others weaknesses. [Acts 5:9 KJV]. Here, Sapphira followed her husband's lead in giving the rehearsed account to the apostles (Acts 5:2, Acts 5:8-9). And fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD. But this is only at the very end of the age. Based on Bible scripture, we can infer/deduce that God is forgiving, gracious and compassionate but when a certain God-defined "threshold" has been reached when it comes to a person sinning then God responds with His anger to uphold Justice. 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. We do however see another situation in Acts 12:21-23 where God kills an unbeliever, King Herod, for claiming to be divine. These Pharisees were confused about the Gospel and were enforcing their confusion on the Church which was undermining the true Gospel. We know that someday that person will ask us how things are going and we will have to tell him honestly. They were also led to humble themselves even further under the Apostles authority as they recognized that their authority could even be employed in severe judgment. They were the formative days of the church. For example we don't even know if they were definitely born again believers. 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. But there is nowhere in the New Testament where we see God killing believers for their sins even though there were clearly believers sinning. It records without hesitation the blemishes and the faults of God's people, as well as their strength and virtue. After all, all Christians sin after being saved, but the difference is that we do not continue to have unrepentant sin patterns which control us. They are part of a larger unit called the Body of Christ (Eph. So we will allow the Spirit of Jesus Christ to work in us to bring us into His likeness. Acts 5:1-42. ) 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. Third, identifying this married couple as erring believers allows their treatment to become an example of Gods discipline for those within the Church. (2 Corinthians 5:19). Why such a radical and drastic punishment on the spot? They seemed blind to the malfeasance they were ushering into the young church. Why such a radical and drastic punishment on the spot? Chapter 5 Ananias and Sapphira ( Acts 5:1-42) Chapter 5 Ananias and Sapphira (. "Can we infer anything about the ultimate eternal fate of Ananias and Sapphira? Were They Saved? I think they were much more sinister than that. God takes something that is true in the kingdom of God and puts it on physical display. So, judgment by the Lord, within the congregation, may result in weakness, illness or death, as appropriate. The sin of Ananias and Sapphira was the first recorded sin in the newly organized church. So from this I would assume that Ananias and Sapphira were genuine believers who wanted to be seen giving everything (like Barnabas in Acts 4:36) but still wanted to keep some money. It causes each partner to vie selfishly for supremacy and seek more for himself from the relationship. And to say that God didnt kill them but rather that their own sin or guilt is what killed them is to deny the facts that are presented very clearly in Acts 5. As told at the beginning of Acts chapter 5 Ananias and Sapphira, following Barnabas' example, also sold their land but secretly withheld a portion of the proceeds. A man named Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold a piece of land kept some of it for themselves and then the husband, brought the rest as an offering to the Church. 1:22, 23), the household of faith (Gal. But the acclaim was there. Unlike Barnabas, they didn't live up to their names (Ananias- God is gracious; Sapphira- beautiful). Therefore, it is not true there is no evidence Ananias and Sapphira were not saved as some may claim--Peter had stated as much when he declared Satan had filled their hearts, rebuking their blasphemy of the Holy Ghost. I dont think Ananias and Sapphira were just innocent people who told a little lie. It attracted a couple named Ananias and Sapphira. Is imputed righteousness a lie? 1. belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them. What's the difference between a power rail and a signal line? Why weren't they simply confronted and led to confession and repentance? What did mean when He said 'It is Finished' in John 19:30? 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. Why were Ananias and Sapphira not given a second chance? Look finally at the significance of their discipline. The Book of Acts records Pharisees trying to infiltrate the church. So who then could this group of the rest be that didnt dare join? 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. After hearing these words from Peter, Ananias falls down and dies. 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. Three hours after Ananias' death his wife arrived, unaware of what had happened. And Peter declared that she would experience the same fate which Ananias had suffered. Many people do a lot worse and God doesnt kill them. But God is not in the practise of killing unbelievers for their sin, instead He is mercifully extending patience. When one Christian sees another Christian getting away with it, he finds it easier to try it himself. 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. Richard, was a 1954 graduate of Wheaton College, and received his Th.M. 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? Why or why not? 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. feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need. [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]. Ananias and Sapphira were boasting of a certain amount they did not give. "When men want to impose unity, there are problems. But Ananias did want more, and so did Sapphira. How can I recognize one? Who were the rest that didnt dare join the Church? Is variance swap long volatility of volatility? You are assuming Ananias/Sapphira were saved. 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. [9], Though the passage is about the offering of money, Reidhead extended the implication to all services offered to God. But those days were different. They did dare join the Church. Whom did Ananias lie to? It was certainly their privilege to continue in the Spirit. Peter replied, "Why is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit?" 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. In Peter's words, Ananias and Sapphira agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord (v9), which appears to be a terrible sin in the eyes of God, so terrible that it even warranted having the couple killed on the spot, without even being given the chance to confess and repent. No. So why is this event so important to the Church in the New Covenant? Ananias' name means "God is Gracious"; and his wife Sapphira's name (from which we get the word "sapphire") means "Fair . A man couldnt ask for much more than that. The bible verse James 3:1 gives support for Gehazi's disciplining: Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing In Acts 5:9-11 why does Peter dispense immediate judgment? 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. A penetrating question lingers in our minds after we have drawn the curtain on the life of Ananias and Sapphira. Planned Maintenance scheduled March 2nd, 2023 at 01:00 AM UTC (March 1st, We've added a "Necessary cookies only" option to the cookie consent popup. So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren. Even though the Bible says they believed it is clear that they did not understand justification by faith and therefore could not have been saved. Somehow or other, Ananias could not summon up that gladness and that singleness of heart with which all the other contributors came up that day. Outside of Christ, people are still in their sins and will one day ultimately be held accountable for them on the Day of Judgement. So, we are not told about whether they were unsaved deceivers or believers who conspired to deceive. Hypocrisy is the most dangerous spiritual virus to infect the church. To many good Christians are being taken down by a foundation that only has cracks in it. Luke, in Acts 2:37-47, presents the first church as a utopia devoted to the love of God and each other, so much so that members began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. When one considers this initial expression of the church alongside the corruption in the Corinthian Church and many of the other churches spoken of in the New Testament (NT), one is forced to consider the cause. 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