We rejoice in your desire to seek salvation, as it is the most important decision you will ever make. 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 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 is the foundation of our faith—believing in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. It is through Him alone that we have access to God. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."
We encourage you to take the next step by confessing your sins and turning away from them. This is what it means to repent. True faith in Jesus Christ involves a commitment to follow and obey Him. As Jesus said in Luke 9:23, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."
You have also been guided to read and study the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, starting with the book of John. This is excellent advice. The Gospel of John beautifully presents the deity of Christ and the offer of eternal life to all who believe in Him. As you read, may the Holy Spirit open your heart and mind to receive the truth of God's Word.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a humble heart, seeking Your salvation. We confess that we are sinners in need of Your grace and mercy. We believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, who died on the cross for our sins and was raised from the dead for our justification. We confess Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and we commit to following and obeying Him all the days of our lives.
Father, guide us as we read and study Your Word. Open our hearts and minds to receive Your truth, and help us to apply it to our lives. Give us the strength to turn away from our sins and to live in a manner that is pleasing to You.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
May God bless you as you continue to seek Him and grow in your faith.