The Acts 5:39 Alibi

The Acts 5:39 Alibi

Q. Can Acts 5:39 be used to validate the new movements who are introducing new and divisive teachings and extra-biblical prophecies?

A. NO. And here’s why:

1. Even the lying spirits are given permission to speak through the false prophets, 1 Kings 22:22.
2. Tares (Weeds) are here to stay until the Harvest, Mat. 13:30.
3. Historically speaking, false religions and cults of Christianity are thriving and increasing quantitatively.

The passage is a descriptive and not a prescriptive text just like the ones below:

4. Christ warned that there will be false Christs and false prophets, Mat. 24:11, 24.
5. Paul warned that savage wolves will ravage the church, Acts 20:29. He also warned of false apostles (2 Cor. 11:13 cf. Rev. 2:2).
6. Peter warned that there will be false teachers, 2 Pet. 2:1.
7. John gave a command to test all spirits, 1 John 4:1.

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