We rejoice in your desire to seek salvation, as it is the most important decision one can make in this life. You have taken the first step by looking to the Word of God for guidance. As you have shared, Romans 10:9-10 states, "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."
This is the foundation of our faith—believing in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. It is through His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection that we are saved from our sins and reconciled to God. As you have also mentioned, turning from our sins, following, and obeying Jesus are essential steps in our journey of faith.
We encourage you to dive deeply into the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—to learn more about the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus Christ. Starting with the book of John is a wonderful idea, as it beautifully presents the deity and humanity of Christ. Remember, it is only through Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a grateful heart for the seeker who desires to know You more. We pray that You will open their heart and mind to the truth of Your Word. Grant them the faith to believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and the courage to confess their sins and turn away from them. Guide them as they study Your Word, and help them to grow in their relationship with You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
As you continue on this journey, remember that faith in Jesus Christ is not just about intellectual assent, but also about a loving and obedient relationship with Him.