“Bearing Thorough Witness” About God’s Kingdom
This publication examines the establishment of the first-century Christian congregation and how it relates to us today.
Maps
Maps showing what is often called the Holy Land today and the apostle Paul’s missionary trips.
A Letter From the Governing Body
Why can we be confident of God’s backing as we continue “bearing thorough witness” about God’s Kingdom?
CHAPTER 1
“Imígí . . . Déanaigí Deisceabail”
Jesus foretold that the Kingdom message would be preached to all the nations. How is this being accomplished?
CHAPTER 2
“Beidh Sibh in Bhur bhFinnéithe Ormsa”
How did Jesus prepare his apostles to spearhead the preaching work?
CHAPTER 3
“Líonadh Iad go Léir Den Spiorad Naomh”
What part did God’s holy spirit play in the founding of the Christian congregation?
CHAPTER 4
Ní Raibh Iontu Ach “Ghnáth Dhaoine Gan Léann”
The apostles take bold action, and Jehovah blesses them.
CHAPTER 5
“Is Córa Dúinn Umhlú do Dhia”
The apostles took a stand that set a precedent for all true Christians.
CHAPTER 6
Stiofán—“Lán de Ghrásta agus de Chumhacht” Diaga
What can we learn from Stephen’s bold witness before the Jewish high court?
CHAPTER 8
“Bhí Síocháin ag an” bPobal Críostaí
The vicious persecutor Saul becomes a zealous minister.
CHAPTER 9
Níl “Fabhar ag Dia le Duine Amháin Seachas Duine Eile” (nwt)
The preaching work opens up to uncircumcised Gentiles.
CHAPTER 10
“Lean Briathar Dé ag Fás”
Peter is delivered, and persecution fails to stop the spread of the good news.
SECTION 4
“Sent Out by the Holy Spirit”
CHAPTER 11
“Lán d’Áthas agus Den Spiorad Naomh”
Paul sets a fine example in dealing with hostile, unresponsive people.
CHAPTER 12
“Ag Labhairt le Lánmhuinín” De Bharr Údarás Iehova
Paul and Barnabas display humility, perseverance, and adaptability.
CHAPTER 13
Tar éis “Aighneas agus Argóint Fhada”
The issue of circumcision goes before the governing body.
CHAPTER 14
“Chinneamar d’Aon Ghuth Fir a Roghnú” (nwt)
Learn how the governing body reached a decision on circumcision and the unifying effect the decision had on the congregations.
CHAPTER 15
“Ag Neartú na bPobail”Críostaí (nwt)
Traveling ministers assist the congregations to be made firm in the faith.
CHAPTER 16
“Tar Anall go dtí an Mhacadóin”
Blessings result from accepting an assignment and meeting persecution with joy.
CHAPTER 17
Bhí Sé “Ag Réasúnú Leo ó na Scrioptúir” (nwt)
Paul bears thorough witness to the Jews in Thessalonica and Beroea.
CHAPTER 18
“D’fhonn go nDéanfaidís Dia a Lorg, . . . agus Go nAimseoidís É”
By establishing common ground with his listeners, what opportunities to preach opened up to Paul?
CHAPTER 19
“Lean Ort ag Seanmóireacht agus ná Cuirtear tú i do Thost”
What can we learn from Paul’s activities in Corinth that will help us to bear thorough witness about God’s Kingdom?
CHAPTER 20
“Fás agus Neart” in Ainneoin na Ghéarleanúna
Learn how Apollos and Paul contribute toward the spread of the good news.
CHAPTER 21
“Níl mé “Freagrach i bhFuil Aon Duine Riamh Agaibh”
Paul is zealous in the ministry and gives counsel to elders.
CHAPTER 23
“Éistigí Lena Bhfuil le rá Agam Chun mo Chosanta”
Paul defends the truth before angry mobs and the Sanhedrin.
CHAPTER 24
“Bíodh Misneach Agat”
Paul escapes a plot on his life and makes his defense before Governor Felix.
CHAPTER 26
“Ní Chaillfear Duine ar Bith Agaibh”
Paul faces shipwreck, showing great faith and love for people.
CHAPTER 27
“Ag Tabhairt Fianaise Chuimsitheach i dTaobh Ríocht Dé” (nwt)
Imprisoned in Rome, Paul continues to preach.
CHAPTER 28
“A Fhad le hImeall an Domhain”
Jehovah’s Witnesses continue a work that started with the followers of Jesus Christ in the first century of our Common Era.
Image Index
List of key images in this publication.
