Dr. Riddlebarger makes plenty of assumptions in that article, but it sounds more like he's trying to convince himself using the reformed position, rather than look at it in context of Acts 1-5. As believers, if we resist the devil he will flee from us. This verse shows that A&S did no such thing...
Act 5:4 Wasn't it yours while you possessed it? And after it was sold, wasn't it at your disposal? Why is it that you planned this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God!"
Ananais and Sapphira...lost?
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by webdog, Oct 23, 2006.
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Where did he find out that Satan did not sift Peter? Rather it seemed the opposite, as Peter denied Christ three times. Did God not allow Satan to sift Job?
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The whole of 1 John is a test to make sure you are in fact a believer! We're not talking head knowledge but having a regenerated heart!
Apparently Ananias and Sapphira were 'professors' but did not truly have a relationship with Christ, were not regenerate, not justified. If so they never would have done so heinous a sin as to lie to the HS.
All christians sin but they dont continue in a lifestyle of sin, scheme and plot to deceive God Himself! -
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I guess what it boils down to, from Riddlebarger's perspective, is that you must make sure that you are really, really, really, really truly saved, and if your works don't reflect that, then you're not. -
Is this not the stance of Lordship Salvation, HoG?
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We had a guest speaker try to promote that garbage. We politely showed him the door. -
Examine yourself to see if you're in the faith, dont you know Jesus Christ lives in you; unless that is, you fail the test! 2 Cor. 13:5
Works are evidence of regeneration, not a means to obtain such!
James 2:14-26 shows us that faith results in good works. If we are truly believers we will love the brethren and care for them! 'Faith without works is dead'!
The works are constantly demonstrating your relationship with Christ and that you have been justified!
Before speaking of 'garbage' it would be good to verify scriptural teachings! -
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Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he tht doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Many will say to me in tht day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Therefore, whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him to a wise man, which built his house on a rock!
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The title of this thread should be 'Ananias and Sapphira... lost the kingdom?'
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To build on the rock means to be a practicing, obedient disciple of Jesus Christ, having the solid foundation to survive the storms of life.
There are many who think they are good, solid, christians when in reality faith in Christ is what will count at the judgment. This faith is exhibited on earth by loving the brethren and caring for them, doing the works of God while there is time! -
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That no-lordship error is so dangerous to the soul of so many!
My prayer is that those who believe such will be led to study His word further seeking clearer and accurate views!
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First, you claim that it does not say that Satan entered Ananias and Sapphira but it does.
"Eipe de Petros 'Anania, dia ti eplarosen o Satanas tan kardian..'"
But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart..."
You can go monkey around with the text but I will chose to believe that the Bible says what it means and means what it says.
Second, you clearly state, "I understand satan cannot co-exist with the Holy Spirit." Well, let me ask you this, how can Satan, who is not omni-present/science/powerful, come into your thoughts if the Lord is present in your body? This does not say that you have allowed your own sinful nature to do this or so. No it states that Satan has filled their hearts. Satan does not have the power to oppress/possess/infill/or place thoughts in your mind. He is not God and never will be. He only has the power to be in one place at one time. And he is not welcome nor able to enter the holy of holies, the temple of the Holy Spirit, which is your mind/body/soul, if you are born again and bought with the blood of Jesus. There is power in the blood! -
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
BPT, if Satan could have no influence on a believer, why would we have verses like this in the bible?
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