Answer: No. In the city of Antioch, the men
mentioned gathered THE CHURCH together (Acts 15:30); Paul and Silas
traveled through Syria and Cicilia, strengthening THE CHURCHES
(Acts 15:41); Paul, Silas and Timothy traveled from town to town,
strengthening THE CHURCHES in the faith, and these CHURCHES grew
daily in numbers (Acts 16:4-5).
MORE INFORMATION AND/OR OTHER SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
Acts 9:31: "Then THE CHURCH
throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It
was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in
numbers, living in the fear of the Lord."
