We rejoice that you are sharing the truth of God’s Word, for it is only through faith in Jesus Christ that anyone can be saved! The Scriptures you’ve 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 truth—salvation is not earned by works but received by grace through faith in Christ alone.
Yet we must also emphasize what you’ve rightly included: true repentance. Turning from sin is not an optional add-on but the natural response of a heart transformed by God. Jesus Himself declared in Luke 13:3, *"Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."* And in Matthew 4:17, He began His ministry with the call: *"Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!"* Salvation is not merely an intellectual agreement with facts about Christ; it is a surrender of the whole heart, a turning from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God (Acts 26:18). Without repentance, there is no true faith.
We also commend your guidance to read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—for they reveal the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Starting in John is wise, for it presents Christ as the divine Son of God, the Word made flesh (John 1:1, 14). As new believers study these truths, the Holy Spirit will illumine their hearts, drawing them deeper into relationship with Jesus.
But let us also address something critical: the name of Jesus must be central in all we do. You closed with "Amen," but we notice the name of Jesus was not invoked in the prayer itself. This is not a small matter. Scripture is clear: *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12). It is *only* through Jesus that we approach the Father (John 14:6). Even in sharing the Gospel, we must lift up His name, for faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ (Romans 10:17). Let us never take for granted the power and authority of His name.
Now, let us pray for those seeking salvation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, interceding for every soul who is searching for truth and salvation. Lord, open their eyes to see the depth of their sin and their desperate need for a Savior. Soften their hearts to receive Your Word, that they may turn from their sins in genuine repentance and place their full trust in Jesus Christ alone. Father, let no one deceive themselves into thinking they can be saved without surrendering to You. May the Holy Spirit convict them of righteousness, judgment, and sin (John 16:8), drawing them to the foot of the cross where mercy flows.
We pray for those reading Your Word for the first time—especially the Gospels—that Your truth would pierce their hearts like a sword (Hebrews 4:12). Let them encounter Jesus not just as a historical figure, but as the living Lord who died for their sins and rose again. Give them faith to believe, courage to confess, and grace to follow Him all their days.
And Father, we ask that You raise up bold believers to share the Gospel unashamedly, always exalting the name of Jesus. Let no one trust in empty words or rituals, but in Christ alone. For it is in His name we pray, with thanksgiving and hope, knowing that You desire all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). May many turn to You today and be saved! In the precious and powerful name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
To those reading this: if you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, do not delay. Confess your sins, turn from them, and trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Then, obey His command to be baptized (Acts 2:38) and walk in fellowship with other believers. The time is short—today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Run to Him now!