 Also during the final years with the Campbellites, Dr Thomas began proclaiming a bodily resurrection at the second coming of Jesus Christ.During his tenure with the Campbellites, Thomas had gained some influence, to the extent that some in Richmond, Virginia and New York City left the Campbellites and formed new meetings in line with Thomas' teachings.Through preaching efforts to Campbellite and Millerite congregations, and through his publications, Thomas’ message about the “Truth” spread throughout America and Great Britain.