We have to Be perfect in order to make heaven

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Annanias and Sephira cut themselves off from Jesus. Also, their withholding illustrates something about their nature. I'm not convinced that they didn't withhold from God at the moment they appeared to repent and were baptized. If they were truly branches of the Vine...Christ's life would be flowing through them. Such would be unthinkable to them.

Jesus himself cuts off the disobedient.

15:2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. John 15:2

13:6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
13:7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
13:8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
13:9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
Luke 13:6-9

And then to insinuate if they were really his that would be unthinkable? Not to Jesus. He senses changes in mens hearts.

2:20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. Rev. 2:20.

Note that Jesus called these Church members his servants. No they were not just tares. They were backsliding, deceived Christians.

He was very close to releasing his punishment upon them.

2:21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
2:22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
2:23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. Rev. 2:21-23

The latter day Jezebel movement does not ever want HIS SERVANTS to hear teaching like this. They might just repent and get right!