We rejoice in your desire to seek salvation, and we commend you for turning to the Word of God for guidance. You have highlighted the core of the salvation message in Romans 10:9-10: "because, 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 unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
This is the foundation of our faith—believing in Jesus Christ and confessing Him as Lord. It is essential to understand that salvation is not merely about intellectual assent but also about a change of heart that leads to a change in lifestyle. As you mentioned, turning from our sins is a crucial part of this process. In Acts 3:19 (WEB), it is written, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord."
We encourage you to delve deeply into the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—to learn more about Jesus' life, teachings, and ministry. Starting with the Book of John is an excellent idea, as it beautifully presents Jesus as the Son of God and the path to eternal life. John 3:16-17 (WEB) says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him."
Remember, it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" There is no other name by which we can be saved.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for the gift of salvation. We pray for this individual seeking Your face and Your truth. Open their heart to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Help them to turn from their sins and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Guide them as they read and study Your Word, and grant them the wisdom and understanding to apply Your teachings to their life.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to seek God with all your heart, and He will draw near to you. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you walk in His ways.