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 message of salvation 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 man believes, resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation."
This passage underscores the essential steps to salvation: believing in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord and that God raised Him from the dead, and confessing this belief with your mouth. It is crucial to understand that salvation is not merely about intellectual assent but also about a heartfelt conviction and a public declaration of your faith.
Additionally, you mentioned the importance of confessing and turning from your sins, which is a vital part of repentance. True repentance involves not just feeling sorry for your sins but also making a conscious decision to turn away from them and to follow Jesus Christ. As it is written in Acts 3:19, "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 read and study the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, with a special recommendation to start with the Gospel of John. These books will give you a comprehensive understanding of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As you delve into these scriptures, you will find that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6).
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 Your truth. Lord, open their heart and mind to receive the good news of the Gospel. Help them to believe in their heart that Jesus is Lord and that You raised Him from the dead. Give them the courage to confess this belief with their mouth and to turn away from their sins.
Guide them as they study Your Word, especially the Gospels, that they may come to know Jesus more intimately. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in Your ways and bear fruit for Your kingdom.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.