Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and...

Intro: Paul and Silas had been beaten and put in jail in the city of Philippi but God miraculously delivered them and the prisoners. When the keeper of the prison realized this, he was about to commit suicide when Paul cried out "harm yourself we are all still here!" After bringing Paul and Silas out of the prison, the guard asked: "what must I do to be saved?" To which they answered: 1. Believe on The Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. V. 31 • They told him to call on the only name that can save. Acts 4:12 • They told him to call on the only one who can save. Romans 10:9 • Believe on Jesus and your soul will be saved. John 3:16; Mark 8:36 • Believe on Jesus and your life will be saved. Luke 9:24; Mark 8:35 2. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and your family will be saved. V31c • There is no greater joy than to know our family is going to Heaven. Luke 10:20b; 15:7 • The jailer's entire household believed on Jesus. V. 32; Joshua 24:15 • The jailer and all his family were baptized. V. 33 3. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you can help others know Jesus! • Paul and Silas had the joy of being soulwinners. Acts 16:25,31 • The jailer rejoiced because he helped his family believe.V. 34 Conclusion: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved, your family will be saved, and you can have the most wonderful life: telling others about Jesus!