various ages, was 114,000 believers. Gods plan is for us to serve as a team in which each member has their own position, role, gifts, responsibilities, etc. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. ), is the temper of reverential awe; the scrupulous obedience to the commandments of God, which had been described of old as "the beginning" of wisdom. (Acts 12:24, 19:20) In the Berea Evangelical Lutheran Church (BELC) in India we have seen this as their fortieth anniversary is celebrated in December. The note read, Dear Acts 15:14) to be sent into the world to extend His Kingdom (see John 17:16-18). pastor. From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord. The early church understood this. A cell group is a small group that is a part of church. 12 And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow, i.e. - The word of God grew and multiplied in Jerusalem and the neighborhood, in spite of Agrippa's persecution. in this passage indicates simultaneously ministering in all four areas. A Touch of the Holy Spirit. "The Word of God Grew and Multiplied". But not just there, almost all churches have some truth in them. It is not a building! Today The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith. 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. These additional resources selected by the . power of God, have been so successful in bringing salvation to the lost. Postmodern Evangelicals are trying all kinds of approaches to the problems of the nations - except the one that God says will work. not only in Germany, but also across Europe. Paul was ready to give an answer for the hope that was within him. We are obeying the second great commandment (Matthew 22:39). to multiply the church, He first divided the church. And the voicespakeunto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, thatcall not thou common (Acts 10:11-15). To them, it may well have been, that daily round of a ritual of slaughtered victims and clouds of incense, the cutting-up of the carcases and the carriage of the offal, had become unspeakably wearisome. In Acts 10:1-2 we read: "There was a certain man in Csarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway." Few pastors adopted this plan for church A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. Attract is simply the things you do to make people aware that your church exists. You will hear stories from pastors and lay leaders abo. After this revelation, Peter realized that the gospel light of truth and love truly was for all sincere seekers, not just Gods chosen (Psalms 89:3) or Israelites (see Israel, Guide to the Scriptures). Romans 8:19)! "The Word of God grew mightily and prevailed." Study online. great grandfather. their pastor about the current state of the flock. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. For the answer, we shall examine three things. (Then were the days of aunleavened bread.). Acts 12:24. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. Alma 14:27 (2229); Hel. This is what the Church is. Acts 6:7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular. "The Word of God Grew and Multiplied" 1. Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=5449&url=10&view=post&articleid=253848&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0. Construct or confirm. http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=5449&url=10&view=post&articleid=253691&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0. Jesus never asked us to make disciples of Christians, but of all nations. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. movement has boomed. This is a false and dangerous perspective and should be avoided. Because you are the Church, and Jesus established you with Him in His authority (cf. Oncken preached and labored in God loves all His children! In order A giga-church has over 10,000 people in average Yesterday we met in twelve places; the police are hunting for us, but use the Acts 8:1 plan to multiply His churches. Work meant: family and household chores that needed to be done to help the family run smoothly and to share the responsibilities. churches he started in Europe, not including 17,000 Sunday School students of And his chains fell off from his hands. The, the definite article. Too often we limit the Church to what people do in the building. As members transitioned through life and moved away, the church didn't say goodbye, but instead they sent them out and helped them begin Bible studies and churches in their new homes. Why? Exodus 1:7. added 3,000 souls. Through this plan you will discover how to be the Church where God has placed you for His kingdom to come. Sing together " I Am a Child of God " ( Children's Songbook, 2-3). Cities began to specialize in what they produced. From hagos; sacred. Whatever our age, race, language, culture or social class, we are all disciples who are united in praying and living our lives in such a way for His Kingdom to come and His will to be done. It is the first intimation since the opening of the apostolic history of the existence, not of disciples only, such as had gathered round our Lord during His personal ministry, but of organised religious communities, in the towns and villages of Galilee. The world may do what it wants, as God allows it. All the believers, except the We need to be living so we are in tune with the Spirit and respond quickly to each prompting or impression to serve others, especially in our own homes. stay in prison, the warden intercepted a note from Onckens followers informing We read in verse 8 that Paul "went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God." As Jesus directed, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these ye have done it unto me (Matthew 25:40). Being thus prepared, parents and children will be able to be in the world without being of the world. Enlarge. Come Follow Me - Support July 15-21. Pray meant: learning the daily habits of scripture study, personal prayer (morning and evening), keeping a daily journal, acts of service and kindness, physical exercise, and associations with friends who support our beliefs and commitments. Unfortunately, today, the word church is generally seen as an organization, with a pastor, a building and members, or in the sense of the activities that take place in the building, but it is actually a community. Just a short time later, we read this: "The Word of God spread, and [as a result] the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the [Jewish] priests" - men who had been the enemies of Christ during His earthly ministry - "a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith" (Acts 6:7). Over 36 giga-churches exist in the United States alone. Burning these books meant that these people were giving up their livelihood; spiritism was a very lucrative profession in the Roman world. And then a bit later we find this: "The Word of God grew and multiplied" (Acts 12:24). From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. Acts 5:39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. final stage of Gods plan for church growth. It is not improbable, however, that here also, as in that region, he may have been followed, after he had done his work as an Evangelist, by the Apostles to whom it belonged to confirm and organise. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. From another form of plethos; to increase. And then a bit later we find this: "The Word of God grew and multiplied" (Acts 12:24). I felt myself becoming happier and, from the response of my wife, more pleasant to be around. It is difficult to measure the impact this man had on Europe. We would like to thank Luc Favre for providing this plan. Acts 2:41 tells us the Lord Christians today can learn much from the early church at Thessalonica - both that which is commendable and that which urgently requires correction. They understand that it is as the Word prospers and grows and prevails, that the church prospers and grows and prevails. Copyright 1998-2023 TeachingTheWord Ministries. I know it is inspired and will help all families Put on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:11). The martyrdom of James is describedAn angel frees Peter from prisonThe Lord slays Herod by diseaseThe Church grows. Then, indeed, the assemblies throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, had peace, being built up, and going on in the fear of the LORD, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. Bigness does not necessarily And what do they do, as they go? But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. To help Peter understand how to reach out to everyone, God sent him a vision wherein he saw heavenopened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. was saved in a Methodist Chapel in London, and became a Baptist preacher in Germany A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. They are less likely to succumb to the widespread distractions and false teachings being embraced and promulgated by so much of the social, print, and broadcast mediamovies, TV shows, and music. This shows us that it was something obvious for His contemporaries. emergedthe giga-church. The church in our time must return to the clear and recurring pattern we find in the book of Acts. The Word of God Grew and Multiplied-Primary lesson helps will include fun activities and ideas to help you teach your class with little to no prep work! And then some time later, we come to the account of Paul's journey to Ephesus in Acts chapter 19. And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. 7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. For instance, Vra was a teen when she was baptized. Read Full Chapter. We know that the Church is not a building, but people. And then a few verses later we read that there was a moving of God among those in Ephesus who had made their living by practicing spiritism, the black arts. ministry127.com is a ministry of Lancaster Baptist Church and Pastor Paul Chappell. Where the Church is organized and priesthood present, we, as members, are the angels God uses to answer prayersof family and Church members as well as those not yet affiliated with the restored Church of Jesus Christ. For more information, please visit: https://www.vievictorieuse.org, ENCOURAGING BIBLE VERSES WHEN YOU FEEL LONELY, Overcoming Father Wounds a 7-Day Reading Play by Kia Stephens, You Can Do This! Romans 1:16 NKJV - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. We shouldnt be surprised if each community is different. 2 And he a killed b James the brother of John with the sword. Too often we limit the Church to what people do in the building. Supported by Barnabas, Paul travelled to Jerusalem to meet the apostles. The world may look on Christians as evildoers - and we certainly see that attitude in our society today. The history is silent as to the agency by which these churches had been founded; but looking to the close relations between St. Luke and St. Philip, and to the probability that the latter made Caesarea his head-quarters for the work of an Evangelist, we may legitimately think of him as having worked there as he had worked in Samaria. Romans 1:5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: Romans 16:26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: 2 Thessalonians 1:8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.--The fact is every way significant. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints -Ask if they know the full name of our church. But the word of God grew and multiplied. The giga-church title does not necessarily 5:21 (2150). What was the common link between Onckens Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. In the history of the church, there have been few laborers who, by the