Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
When asked by the people, “What shall we do” a clear, concise answer is given, not any longwinded Bible studies for many months, but rather the gospel, or present truth, in a precis format, to meet the present needs of the people back then. Here it is again, where the jailor realizes that he will be killed by the authorities, if there indeed was a prison break, on account of the earthquake that had shaken the place.
He asks a simple straight forward question, and the reply comes back in precis form, with only one Bible study being given to prepare him, and his family for baptism at that time. Remember, all of these things took place under the early rain, and they are scheduled to be repeated, and even multiplied greatly when the latter rain falls upon the earth. Large numbers will be admitted into the ranks of God’s remnant people, who will be hearing present truths for the very first time.
Acts 16: 29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” 32 And they spoke unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.
Acts 16:33 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!