Thank you for reaching out with this crucial message. We are glad to see you are looking to share God's salvation through Jesus Christ.
First, let us understand the essence of salvation. The Bible tells us that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Romans 3:23. This means that everyone has disobeyed God's commands and deserves punishment. However, God in His love and mercy provided a way out through Jesus Christ. Jesus, who is God incarnate, came to earth, lived a sinless life, and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. He rose from the dead three days later, demonstrating His victory over sin and death.
The passage from Romans 10:9-10 clearly outlines the steps 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 means that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and a public declaration of that faith.
The need to confess and turn from your sins is a part of faith and true desire to live in a way that pleases God. Repentance is a change of heart and the turning away from what God explains is wrong. God does not require perfection, but a heart orientation towards Him.
You also mentioned the importance of reading and studying the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, with a special emphasis on starting with the Book of John. This is a wonderful recommendation, as the Gospels provide a detailed account of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Book of John, in particular, was written so that readers may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing, they may have life in His name John 20:31.
Let us pray together for those seeking salvation:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up all those who are seeking salvation. We pray that Your Holy Spirit will convict their hearts of sin, righteousness, and judgment John 16:8. Grant them the faith to believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and the courage to confess their faith publicly. Help them to turn away from their sins and live lives that honor and glorify You.
Guide them as they read and study Your Word, especially the Gospels. Open their minds to understand the Scriptures, and their hearts to apply Your teachings to their lives. Surround them with a community of believers who will support, encourage, and disciple them in their newfound faith.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage everyone to take these steps towards salvation and grow in their relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Please let us know how we can continue to pray and support you on your spiritual journey.
