We rejoice in your desire to seek salvation, as it is the most important decision anyone can make. You have highlighted the essential passage from Romans 10:9-10, "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 core of the Gospel message.
Firstly, let us address the importance of confessing and believing in Jesus Christ. It is through Him alone that we have access to God the Father. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved." This means that salvation comes exclusively through faith in Jesus Christ.
Moreover, turning from our sins, also known as repentance, is a crucial step. Repentance involves a change of mind and heart, turning away from sin and towards God. As Jesus said in Luke 13:3, "Unless you repent, you will all perish." This turnaround is not just about feeling sorry for our sins but making a conscious effort to obey Jesus and follow His teachings.
We encourage you to read and study the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to learn more about Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection. Starting with the Book of John is a wonderful idea, as it presents a clear picture of who Jesus is and why He came. As you read, pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance and understanding.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for the gift of salvation. We pray for all those seeking You, that they may confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Grant them the grace to turn from their sins and follow Jesus obediently. Guide them as they read and study Your Word, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to seek God with all your heart, and He will make Himself known to you. As Jesus said in Matthew 7:7-8, "Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened."