Tag: household salvation
Household salvation!
Scripture reading for May 26th: Acts 16
Key Scriptures for over-comers: Acts 16:31-35 “He (the Philippian jailer) then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved–you and your household. Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and all the others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God--he and his whole family.
Acts 16 describes two instances of household salvation. Earlier, Paul and Silas had gone to a place of prayer and a woman named Lydia gave her heart to the Lord and her household was baptized. (Acts 16:15) Here the Philippian jailer is saved from taking his own life and finds salvation by believing in Jesus along with his whole household! God loves to save individuals and also whole families! He wants His family to enjoy heaven with others from the same family! What a great promise for each of us as we pray for our families to be saved!
Observations for over-comers: Be diligent to ask God for the salvation of households! Start with your own household and then be sure to include this promise when ministering to others who have families! “. . .what our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done. . . . so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God. . .” (Psalm 78:3-4, 6-7)
Does God save families?
Scripture reading for November 12th: Acts 16-18
I have prayed that all my family would all be saved and walk with the Lord during their time on earth. God has been faithful and I am very thankful. All my children are serving the Lord and have a personal walk with Him. Many have asked if the Bible promises salvation to each person’s entire family. Can we apply this story about the jailer and his house responding to the Gospel to claim our family?
“But Paul shouted,”Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!”. . . . “The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” . . “They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved–you and your household.” They spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. Acts 16:28-33
I believe that this record inspires faith for us to believe God for our entire family to be saved. With faith in God, nothing is impossible. We should ask for the salvation of our families and households and stand in faith in God’s word and mercy. However, when looking at the rest of Scripture, I feel that it doesn’t promise that all will be saved. Each person must choose to repent and believe on the Lord for himself. God doesn’t make anyone believe! Our prayers keep the door open and continue to draw the person to saving grace.
God doesn’t want anyone to be lost! (1st Timothy 2:4-5) He has done everything necessary to provide salvation for every person. He draws each person by the Holy Spirit. Yet, each person has a free will and the ability to choose his own way or God’s way. If we could be made to be saved, all would be saved! Jesus taught that the way of salvation was narrow and few were on that narrow path. The way of destruction was broad and many were on it. (Matthew 7:13) Take time to pray that your household will be saved and that the Lord will draw them to Himself! God honors faith!
Household salvation?
Scripture reading for November 10th: Acts 16-18
One of the prayers that I have prayed for my family is that they would all be saved and walk with the Lord during their time on earth. God has been faithful and I am very thankful. All my children are serving the Lord and have a personal walk with Him. A question that comes up from reading about the Philippian jailer is this: does the Bible promise salvation to each person’s entire family? Can I apply this story and the verse about the jailer and his house responding to the Gospel to claim my family?
“But Paul shouted,”Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!”. . . . “The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” . . “They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved–you and your household.” They spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. Acts 16:28-33
I believe that this record does inspire faith for us to believe God for our entire family to be saved. With faith in God, nothing is impossible. We should ask for the salvation of our family and stand in faith on God’s word. However, when looking at the rest of Scripture, each person must choose to repent and believe on the Lord for himself. God doesn’t make anyone believe! Our prayers keep the door open and invite God to send laborers and draw the person to saving grace.
God doesn’t want anyone to be lost! (1st Timothy 2:4-5) He has done everything necessary to provide salvation for every person. He draws each person by the Holy Spirit. Yet, each person has a free will and must choose his own way or God’s way. Jesus taught that the way of salvation was narrow and few would chose that narrow path. The way of destruction was broad and many would travel on it. (Matthew 7:13-14) Each person in a household must choose to repent and follow Jesus.
Take time to pray that your household will be saved and that the Lord will draw them to Himself! We don’t want to miss out because we aren’t asking in faith!
Take Jesus at His Word!
Scripture reading for May 6th: John 4:43-54
Jesus was never one to do miracles just to satisfy someone’s curiosity. He knew each person and what they needed to help them with faith. He sometimes surprised people with His comments and offended others. In today’s reading, Jesus makes a strong statement to a royal official seeking healing for his son.
Jesus left the Samaritan village where He had ministered to the woman at the well, and headed for Galilee and His home town. Jesus noted that a prophet has no respect among the people He grew up with. Upon arrival, a certain ruler came to Jesus with a desperate request. He had a son who was sick and near death. He believed that Jesus could come and heal this boy. “Unless you people see miraculous signs and wonders,” Jesus told him, “you will never believe.” The royal official said, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Jesus replied, “You may go. Your son will live.” (John 4:48-50)
This royal official was not deterred at Jesus comment about miraculous signs. He was not seeking a sign, but needed a miracle to spare his son. He was desperate to have Jesus come and touch this son. He ignored the remark about the signs and Jesus honored his faith with a word of knowledge. His son would live and not die! This man exercised faith by “taking Jesus at His word”. “Consequently, faith comes by hearing the message, and the message is heard through the Word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17)
Upon arrival at his home, this ruler found his son had recovered and that the recovery began at the exact hour he had received the word from Jesus. This truth brought faith to the whole household and all came to trust in Jesus Christ! Jesus had done this miracle so that this man and his family could come to faith. They were not curiosity seekers or just looking for something to excite them. They sought Jesus for a recovery for this son and their faith was rewarded!
This story teaches us the simple truth of trusting the word of Jesus. Jesus honors faith and He speaks a word to us that strengthens our faith. Miracles can help people to trust in Jesus. We should always seek the Lord for His miraculous work to flow through us. Take Jesus at His word! Miracles are still happening!
Household Salvation?
Scripture reading for November 12th: Acts 16-18
One of the prayers that I have prayed for my family is that they would all be saved and walk with the Lord during their time on earth. God has been faithful and I am very thankful. All my children are serving the Lord and have a personal walk with Him. A question that comes up from reading today’s passage about the Philippian jailer getting saved with his whole household, is this: does the Bible promise salvation to each person’s entire family? Can I apply this story and the verse about the jailer and his house responding to the Gospel to claim my family?
“But Paul shouted,”Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!”. . . . “The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” . . “They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved–you and your household.” They spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. Acts 16:28-33
I believe that this record does inspire faith for us to believe God for our entire family to be saved. With faith in God, nothing is impossible. We should ask for the salvation of our families and households and stand in faith in God’s word and mercy. However, when looking at the rest of Scripture, I feel that it doesn’t promise that all will be saved. Each person must choose to repent and believe on the Lord for himself. God doesn’t make anyone believe! However, our prayers keep the door open and invite God to send laborers and continue to draw the person to saving grace.
God doesn’t want anyone to be lost! (1st Timothy 2:4-5) He has done everything necessary to provide salvation for every person. He draws each person by the Holy Spirit. Yet, each person has a free will and the ability to choose his own way or God’s way. If we could be made to be saved, all would be saved! Jesus taught that the way of salvation was narrow and few were on that narrow path. The way of destruction is broad and many are on it. (Matthew 7:13-14) Each person in a household must choose to repent and follow Jesus.
Prayer is a powerful thing! We must always pray and live by faith for our loved ones! Take time to pray that your household will be saved and that the Lord will draw them to Himself! We don’t want to miss out because we don’t ask!