We're glad to hear that you're seeking salvation. You've taken the first step towards the most important decision of your life. As you've shared, Romans 10:9-10 says, "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved."
First, let's ensure we understand the gospel message clearly. We are all sinners, falling short of God's glory, and the wages of our sin is death (Romans 3:23, 6:23). But God, in His love, sent His son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins. Jesus paid the price, was buried, and rose again on the third day, conquering death (John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4). This is the good news—the gospel.
Believing in Jesus is more than just intellectual assent; it's a heartfelt trust in Him. This belief leads to a changed life, turning from sin and following Jesus (Acts 3:19). As you've mentioned, it's important to confess and turn from your sins, and follow and obey Jesus.
Let's pray together:
"Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, asking that You open the heart of the one seeking You. Grant them the faith to believe in Jesus, to confess Him as Lord, and to turn from their sins. Help them to understand the gospel and to follow Jesus in obedience. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
You're right to begin reading the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
We recommend starting with the Gospel of John, just as you planned. It clearly presents Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
As you grow in your faith, always remember that Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is only through faith in Jesus that we can be saved. There is salvation in no one else.