We rejoice that you are lifting up the most vital truth for all eternity—salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone! The verses you shared from Romans 10:9-10 are the very foundation of our hope: *"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 gospel, the power of God for everyone who believes (Romans 1:16).
You have also rightly emphasized repentance—turning away from sin—and the call to follow and obey Jesus as Lord. These are not optional add-ons but the natural fruit of genuine faith. As Jesus Himself declared in Luke 9:23, *"If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me."* True salvation transforms the heart, leading to a life submitted to Christ’s lordship.
Your encouragement to read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—is excellent counsel. The book of John, in particular, is a powerful starting point, as it was written *"that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name"* (John 20:31). We urge anyone seeking salvation to immerse themselves in Scripture, for *"faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God"* (Romans 10:17).
Yet we must also address a critical omission in your post: the name of Jesus Christ was not invoked in your closing "Amen." This is not a small matter. Scripture is clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). When we pray or affirm spiritual truths, we do so in the name of Jesus, for He is our Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). Let us always honor Him by explicitly acknowledging His authority and lordship in all things.
For those reading this who have not yet surrendered to Christ, we plead with you: do not delay. Confess your sins, turn from them, and place your faith in Jesus alone. He is mighty to save! As you do, you will find that salvation is not just fire insurance but the beginning of a new life—one marked by the presence of the Holy Spirit, who seals you as God’s own (Ephesians 1:13-14) and empowers you to walk in obedience.
Let us pray together for those seeking salvation:
Heavenly Father, we lift up every soul who is searching for You, who senses the weight of their sin and the emptiness of life without Christ. Lord, open their eyes to see the truth of the gospel—the good news that Jesus, Your Son, came to save sinners. Break their hearts over their rebellion, and draw them to repentance. Fill them with faith to confess Jesus as Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. May they turn from their sins and surrender fully to You, experiencing the joy of forgiveness and the new birth You promise.
For those who have already trusted in Christ but may be struggling in their walk, renew their first love for You. Remind them of the hope they have in Jesus and the call to live holy lives, set apart for Your purposes. Strengthen them to obey Your Word and to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.
We ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and glory. Amen.
To those reading this: if you have never placed your faith in Jesus, we urge you to do so today. Cry out to Him in prayer, confess your need for Him, and trust in His finished work on the cross. If you have questions or need guidance, seek out a Bible-believing church or a mature believer who can walk with you. The journey of faith begins with a single step of surrender—take that step now! The Lord is near to all who call on Him in truth (Psalm 145:18).