Thematic Bible: Growth of accessions to
Thematic Bible
Church » Growth of accessions to » Growth of Christ's kingdom prophesied
There shall be abundance of grain throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.
You will summon nations you do not know. Nations that do not know you will run to you, because of Jehovah your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor.
He will not lose hope or courage. He will establish justice on the earth. Distant lands eagerly wait for his law.
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of Jehovah of Hosts will accomplish this.
For you will spread out to the right and to the left. Your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities.
Then you will see this and rejoice. Your heart will shake with joy. The riches of the sea will be brought to you. The wealth of the nations will come to you.
The smallest of them will become a thousand. The weakest of them will become a mighty nation. At the right time I, Jehovah, will make it happen quickly.
It is like a grain of mustard seed. When it is planted in the earth it is smaller than all the seeds on the earth. But when it is planted it grows and becomes taller than all the plants. It grows out great branches so that the birds of heaven are able to take rest in its shade.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Under paul's preaching
Paul and Barnabas entered the synagogue of the Jews at Iconium. There they spoke to a great crowd of Jews and Greeks who became believers.
The congregations were made stronger in the faith and grew in numbers every day.
Some of them were convinced (believed) and joined with Paul and Silas. A large crowd of the devout Greeks and of the prominent women also joined.
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord and so did his household. Many of the Corinthians who heard and believed were baptized.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Accessions in antioch
The hand (Spirit) of God was with them. A great number believed, and turned to the Lord.
For he was a good man full of Holy Spirit and of faith. Then many people were added to the Lord.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Priests join the disciples
The word of God increased. The number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. Even a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.
The congregations throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria, were built up. They walked in deep respect for Jehovah and were comforted by the Holy Spirit and continued to grow.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Steady growth of the church
More believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
Church » Growth of accessions to » On the day of pentecost
Those who gladly received his word were baptized. About three thousand persons were added the same day.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Daily additions
As they praised God, they had favor with all the people. God added to the congregation daily those being saved.
Church » Growth of accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
Many who heard the word believed. There were about five thousand men.