As we have said, when believers come together locally, unreal ones may be among them. Such may “creep in” and “feast themselves without fear,” but they are only in the assembly in its outward aspect—they are not actually in the body of Christ. As to Ananias and Sapphira, has the learned Doctor inside information not given to others? Is he absolutely certain they were not true believers? It is true they sinned grievously, and were judged therefor; but how many saints before and since may have to confess
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