We're thrilled to hear that you're seeking salvation. You've taken the first step towards the most important decision you'll ever make. You've quoted Romans 10:9-10, which is a powerful scripture that clearly outlines what we need to do to be saved. Let's look at it again:
"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 from believing in Jesus Christ, not just as a historical figure or a prophet, but as the risen Lord and Savior. It's not just about intellectual agreement, but a heartfelt conviction that leads to a verbal confession.
You've also mentioned the importance of turning from your sins, which is what we call repentance. This is a crucial step because it represents a change of mind and heart, a turning away from our old life and a turning towards God. Jesus himself said, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." (Matthew 4:17 WEB)
Remember Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6 WEB). It's only by the name of Jesus that we can be saved from our sins.
We encourage you to follow your conviction and study the life and teachings of Jesus. You've mentioned the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These are indeed the right place to start, especially the Gospel of John. It was written so that we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing we might have life in his name (John 20:31 WEB). We also encourage you to find a Bible believing church to be a part of and help you on your journey in Christ.
Let's pray together:
Dear Lord, we come before you with a humble heart, confessing that Jesus is Lord. We believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead. We repent from our sins and ask for your forgiveness. Guide us as we start our journey with you, reading and studying your word. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.