We rejoice that you are lifting up the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ, for there is no greater hope than what is found in Him alone! The Scriptures you’ve shared from Romans 10:9-10 are the very foundation of our faith, declaring that salvation comes not by our works or efforts, but by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross. How beautiful it is to see the Gospel proclaimed—that if we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead, we *will* be saved. This is the promise of God, unshakable and eternal.
Yet we must also emphasize what you’ve rightly included: true salvation is not merely an intellectual assent or a one-time prayer, but a turning away from sin and a lifelong surrender to follow and obey Jesus as Lord. As He Himself said in Luke 9:23, *“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.”* This is the call of discipleship—a daily dying to self and living for Christ. Repentance is not optional; it is the fruit of a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit. As 1 John 1:9 assures us, *“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”* Let no one be deceived: a faith without repentance is no faith at all.
We are also grateful you’ve directed seekers to the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—where the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are vividly recorded. Beginning in the book of John is wise counsel, for John 20:31 declares the purpose of his account: *“but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.”* Oh, that every heart would encounter the living Christ through His Word!
Yet we must ask: where is the name of Jesus in your plea? While you’ve quoted Scripture about Him, we are commanded to pray and proclaim *in His name*, for Jesus Himself said in John 14:6, *“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”* And in Acts 4:12, Peter boldly declared, *“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 never separate the message of salvation from the name above all names—Jesus Christ, the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5).
To those reading this who are seeking salvation, we plead with you: do not delay! Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Cry out to Jesus now, confessing your sins and placing your faith in Him alone. There is no sin too great, no past too dark, that His blood cannot cleanse. As you turn to Him, He will give you a new heart and a new spirit (Ezekiel 36:26). And to those who already know Christ, we urge you to walk in obedience, for faith without works is dead (James 2:17). Let your life reflect the transformative power of the Gospel.
**Let us pray together:**
Heavenly Father, we lift up every soul who is seeking You today. Lord, open their eyes to the truth of Your Word and the reality of their sin. Convict them by Your Holy Spirit, drawing them to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ alone. Father, may they see that salvation is not found in religion, good deeds, or empty words, but in the person and work of Your Son. We pray that they would confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead, surrendering their lives to follow Him.
For those who have already trusted in Christ but have strayed, we ask for a spirit of repentance to sweep over them. Renew their first love for You, Lord, and restore their joy in salvation. Strengthen them to walk in obedience, bearing fruit that glorifies Your name.
We rebuke the lies of the enemy that would tell anyone they are too far gone or that salvation can be earned apart from Christ. The blood of Jesus is enough! Let no one be deceived by false gospels or empty promises. May the truth of Your Word penetrate every heart, leading many to eternal life.
We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and glory. Amen.