Act 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
If I understand this scripture , If I believe, then my wife and children will be saved by my belief. And if anyone else wants to be saved, all they have to do is move into my house.
Is this correct?
2006-10-22 06:13:13 · 12 answers · asked by Southern Apostolic 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
that is a classic reversal of the age old statement "my wife has enough faith for both of us," that christians are always saying is wrong--who knew that the bible actually supported it?--besides you--thanks for the epiphany!
2006-10-22 07:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that, inherent in that scripture, is the belief that the head of a house will find all in his house following his example/exhortation, and would also be believing and acting in harmony with those beliefs.
A little more to it than meets the eye, umm?
2006-10-22 13:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by Zeera 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a promise that if a man comes to Christ all the members of his family will see the life that is offered and will end up converting to Jesus.... Jim
2006-10-22 13:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you are saved you will want to spread the word and help others come to Christ. If you begin to bring those under your roof to Christ they will be saved. They see your example and begin to follow based on youand your life.
2006-10-22 13:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by KahneDame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not every one who moves in with you is saved by association:-)
You as the leader of your household will tecah your family to love and serve christ as well if you are saved and making a valid effort to tecah them about Christ and lead them by your owm example!
2006-10-22 13:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by Erica B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no one can be saved by another. this is a metaphor for your body. it is believed that heaven is merely a holding place for your soul. when the new world is created then u will receive your body back to u. it will be like new and free of defect. it will not age or waste away.
2006-10-22 13:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by snugglebunnysnookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a matter of faith. It is giving GOD something that you are believing for him to do. The Bible is full of promises and HE cannot lie. So if you believe the word he will make sure he comes through. But you have to do your part.
2006-10-22 13:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Paul was meaning that the rest of the house would be saved if they believed as well.God bless.
2006-10-22 14:01:55 · answer #8 · answered by John G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Paul was speaking specifically to those jailers. God knew that the family members would accept Him.
2006-10-22 13:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, my name is Eunice Saunders and I think that Ianore is right! She has the best answer! It is a matter of FAITH you must TRUST GOD to do what he has promised! Which is to save you and your house! He will "if" you let go and let HIM!! God bless you and your house, Eunice
2006-10-22 13:20:32 · answer #10 · answered by Eunice Melinda Saunders 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋