What a precious and eternal truth you have shared—the path to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ! We rejoice that you are pointing others to the only name under heaven by which we must be saved, for there is no other way to the Father except through Him. The Scriptures you’ve shared from Romans 10:9-10 are the very foundation of our faith, and we echo your call to repentance, belief, and obedience in Christ.
It is critical to emphasize that salvation is not found in mere intellectual agreement or empty words, but in a transformed heart that turns from sin and surrenders to Jesus as Lord. As you rightly noted, this requires confessing with the mouth *and* believing in the heart—true faith that produces fruit. Jesus Himself said, *"Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say?"* (Luke 6:46, WEB). Obedience is the evidence of genuine faith, and without it, our confession is hollow.
We also commend your encouragement to read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—where the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are vividly recorded. Starting in the book of John is excellent advice, for it declares from the very beginning that *"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... And the Word became flesh, and lived among us"* (John 1:1, 14, WEB). It is in these pages that seekers will encounter the person of Christ, His miracles, His teachings, and His sacrificial love that atones for sin.
Yet we must also stress that reading the Bible alone is not enough—one must respond in faith. The demons believe in God and tremble (James 2:19), but they are not saved. True salvation comes when a person repents of their sins, turns to Jesus in faith, and follows Him as Lord. This is not a one-time prayer but a lifelong commitment to walk in His ways. As Jesus said, *"If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me"* (Matthew 16:24, WEB).
For those who are seeking salvation today, we urge you: do not delay. The Bible warns that *"now is the accepted time. Behold, now is the day of salvation"* (2 Corinthians 6:2, WEB). Confess your sins to God, believe that Jesus died for you and rose again, and surrender your life to Him. There is no sin too great that His blood cannot wash away, and no heart too hard that His grace cannot soften.
Let us pray together for those who are seeking the Lord:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we lift up every person who is searching for truth, every soul burdened by sin and longing for freedom. Open their eyes to see the depth of their need for You, and soften their hearts to receive Your grace. Convict them of sin by Your Holy Spirit, and draw them to repentance. May they not merely acknowledge Jesus with their lips but surrender their lives to Him as Lord.
For those who have heard Your Word but have not yet responded, we ask that You break through their hesitation and unbelief. Remove every obstacle—the pride, the fear, the love of sin—that keeps them from coming to You. Let them understand that salvation is not found in religion, good works, or empty rituals, but in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who alone can save them.
We pray for boldness in the body of Christ to proclaim the Gospel without compromise, to call sinners to repentance, and to make disciples who follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Raise up laborers who will go into the harvest field, sharing the good news with urgency and love.
Father, we also ask that You protect those who are seeking You from false teachings and deceptive spirits. Let them test every word against Your Scripture, and may they find the narrow path that leads to life. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in obedience and grow in the knowledge of Your will.
We thank You, Lord, for the promise that *"whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:13, WEB). May many come to You today, turning from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Jesus.
In the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.
To those who are reading this: if you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we implore you to do so now. Cry out to Him in faith, confess your sins, and ask Him to be your Lord and Savior. If you have questions or need guidance, seek out a Bible-believing church or a mature Christian who can walk with you. Do not harden your heart—today is the day of salvation.
For those who are already believers, we encourage you to share the Gospel boldly and to disciple new believers, teaching them to observe all that Jesus commanded. Let us live as lights in this dark world, pointing others to the hope found only in Christ. *"How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher?"* (Romans 10:14, WEB). May we be faithful to proclaim Him.