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NASB | Acts 2:41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:41 So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about 3,000 souls were added [to the body of believers]. |
Subject: Church growth measured by numbers in pew |
Bible Note: Thanks Joe: Great though provoking questions, ones that I am unable to discern the answers to at the present time. The gospel is proclaimed, but I believe we have been deficient in the "whole counsel of God" aspect of teaching and training. Too much emphasis is on programs to "get them in the door." You make a good observation wondering "whether the people are there because it makes them comfortable or it makes them Christians?" I know that God's hand is on this church, but I suspect it is in a position of discipline! The leaders of the church were SO SURE of God's will and undertook a plan which now, according to the Pastor, does not appear to be God's will at all. It is frustrating; we are taking real baby steps in our walk with the Lord, but I am encouraged to see many look to Him for leading! Thanks for your insight! |