Thematic Bible: Accessions to the church
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Accessions » Accessions to the church » Under paul's preaching
Now in Iconium Paul and Barnabas went into the Jewish synagogue together and spoke in such a way [with such power and boldness] that a large number of Jews as well as Greeks believed [and confidently accepted Jesus as Savior];
So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they continually increased in number day after day.
And some of them were persuaded to believe and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of the God-fearing Greeks and many of the leading women.
Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord together with his entire household [joyfully acknowledging Him as Messiah and Savior]; and many of the Corinthians who heard [Paul’s message] were believing and being baptized.
Accessions » Accessions to the church » Accessions in antioch
And the hand (the power and presence) of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord [for salvation, accepting and drawing near to Jesus as Messiah and Savior].
For Barnabas was a good man [privately and publicly—his godly character benefited both himself and others] and he was full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith [in Jesus the Messiah, through whom believers have everlasting life]. And a great number of people were brought to the Lord.
Accessions » Accessions to the church » Priests join the disciples
And the message of God kept on growing and spreading, and the number of disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem; and a large number of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith [accepting Jesus as Messiah and acknowledging Him as the Source of eternal salvation].
So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow [in numbers].
Accessions » Accessions to the church » Steady growth of the church
More and more believers in the Lord, crowds of men and women, were constantly being added to their number,
Accessions » Accessions to the church » On the day of pentecost
So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about 3,000 souls were added [to the body of believers].
Accessions » Accessions to the church » Daily additions
praising God continually, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were being saved.
Accessions » Accessions to the church » Number increased after pentecost
But many of those who heard the message [of salvation] believed [in Jesus and accepted Him as the Christ]. And the number of the men came to be about 5,000.