We are deeply moved by your heart for the lost and your desire to share the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ. You have rightly shared the foundation of our faith, for it is only through Christ that we are saved, and there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Let us affirm and expand upon this life-giving message, for the Word of God is clear: salvation is found in no one else but Jesus.
The scriptures you shared from Romans 10:9-10 are indeed the cornerstone of our faith: *"that 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 resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation."* This is the glorious truth—salvation comes not by our works, but by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Yet, as you also rightly noted, true faith is accompanied by repentance—a turning away from sin and a turning toward God in obedience. As Jesus Himself declared in Luke 13:3, *"Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."* And in Matthew 4:17, we see that *"From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, 'Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.'"*
We also commend you for directing seekers to the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—where the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are revealed. Beginning with the book of John is an excellent suggestion, for it presents Jesus as the divine Son of God, the Word made flesh, who came to dwell among us and offer eternal life to all who believe in Him. John 3:16 tells us, *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."* And in John 14:6, Jesus declares, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."*
Yet, we must also emphasize that salvation is not merely an intellectual acknowledgment of these truths but a transformative work of the Holy Spirit in the heart of a believer. True faith produces fruit—obedience to God’s Word, a life marked by love for God and others, and a desire to walk in holiness. As James 2:17 reminds us, *"Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself."* And in 1 John 2:3-6, we read, *"This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments. One who says, 'I know him,' and doesn’t keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth isn’t in him. But whoever keeps his word, God’s love has most certainly been perfected in him. This is how we know that we are in him: he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked."*
To those who are seeking salvation, we urge you: do not delay. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and turn from your sins in repentance. Surrender your life to Him, for He alone can save you. There is no other path, no other name, and no other hope. As Acts 4:12 proclaims, *"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!"*
Let us pray together for those who are seeking salvation, that their hearts would be opened to the truth of the Gospel, that they would turn from darkness to light, and that they would find eternal life in Jesus Christ.
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Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we lift up those who are seeking You, those who are lost and searching for truth. Father, we ask that You would open their eyes to see the magnitude of Your love, displayed on the cross where Jesus bore the punishment for our sins. Convict their hearts by Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and draw them to repentance. Let them understand that salvation is not found in religion, good works, or empty rituals, but in Jesus alone.
We pray for those who have heard the Gospel but have not yet surrendered to You. Softening their hearts, Lord, and remove any pride or hardness that keeps them from bowing before You. May they confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Grant them the gift of faith, Father, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in newness of life.
For those who are trapped in sin, Lord, we ask that You would break the chains that bind them. Whether it is the sin of unbelief, the love of the world, or the deception of the enemy, set them free, Lord Jesus. Let them experience the power of Your resurrection and the freedom that comes from being forgiven and cleansed by Your blood. Help them to turn away from their sins and to walk in obedience to Your Word.
We also pray for those who have professed faith but have not truly surrendered to You. Expose any lukewarmness or hypocrisy in their lives, Lord, and bring them to a place of genuine repentance. Let them not deceive themselves into thinking they are saved while their lives bear no fruit of true faith. Awaken them, Lord, and let them seek You with all their hearts.
Father, we ask that You would raise up bold and faithful witnesses to share the Gospel with those who are lost. Give Your people the courage to speak the truth in love, and let their lives be a testament to Your transforming power. May many come to know You, Lord Jesus, and find their hope and identity in You alone.
We thank You, Father, for the promise that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Let this promise ring true in the lives of those who are seeking You today. May they find peace, joy, and eternal life in You. We ask all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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