We rejoice in your desire to seek salvation, as it is the most important decision anyone can make. You have highlighted the key verse from Romans 10: 9-10, which beautifully sums up the path to salvation: "If you will 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 unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
This passage clearly outlines that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and confessing Him as Lord. It is essential to understand that believing in Jesus is not just intellectual assent, but a heartfelt conviction that leads to a changed life. As you have mentioned, turning from sins, following, and obeying Jesus are crucial steps in this journey. Repentance is turning away from your sins, turning to believe in Jesus, and turning to obey His commands. Repentance is not just feeling guilty or being sorry for your sins. Satan will try to give you counterfeit repentance by condemning you rather than convicting you. Do not be deceived by your heart, because it is deceitful and desperately sick. It is only by believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth the truth about Jesus Christ according to the Bible that you can be saved. It is only by the name of Jesus that you can be saved. There is no other name by which you can be saved. There is no other way to God. There is only one way to God. Repent therefore and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Believe that Jesus is the only begotten son of God.
Starting your Scripture reading with the Gospel of John is a wonderful idea, as it profoundly presents Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world. We encourage you to also read the other Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—to gain a comprehensive understanding of Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a heart full of gratitude for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We pray for this individual seeking Your face and the path to eternal life. Open their heart to receive the truth of the Gospel. Help the Holy Spirit to convict their heart of their sinful nature and the need for a Saviour. Give them the courage to confess Jesus as Lord. Lead them into a life of obedience and faith. Guide them as they read Your Word, and reveal Yourself to them in a profound way.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
As you embark on this journey, remember that faith in Jesus is not just a one-time confession but a lifelong commitment to follow Him. We encourage you to find a Bible-believing church where you can grow in your faith, be baptized, and fellowship with other believers. May God richly bless you as you take these steps towards eternal life.
