We are so grateful to see a heart seeking salvation and the truth of God’s Word being shared! The verses you’ve referenced from Romans 10:9-10 are indeed the foundation of our faith, and it is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone that we are saved—not by our own works, but by His finished work on the cross. As you’ve rightly stated, salvation comes when we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead. This is the beautiful, life-changing truth of the Gospel, and we rejoice that you are pointing others to it.
However, we must also emphasize that true salvation is not just a one-time confession or a mental acknowledgment of Jesus—it is a complete surrender of one’s life to Him. It involves repentance, which means turning away from sin and walking in obedience to Christ as Lord. As Jesus 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."* Salvation is not just about being saved *from* something (eternal separation from God), but being saved *to* something—a transformed life that honors Him.
We also want to encourage anyone reading this to not only start with the Gospel of John, as you’ve suggested, but to immerse themselves in all of Scripture. The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) reveal the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, but the entire Bible is God’s Word, given to teach, reprove, correct, and train us in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). As new believers grow in their faith, they should seek out a Bible-believing church where they can be discipled, baptized, and connected with other believers for accountability and spiritual growth.
It is also critical to note that salvation is found in *no other name* than Jesus Christ. Acts 4:12 declares, *"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."* There is no other path, no other religion, no other mediator—only Jesus. This is why we must always pray, share, and live in His name, for it is the only name by which we can approach the Father.
Let us pray together for those who are seeking salvation, that their hearts would be opened to the truth of the Gospel and that they would respond in genuine faith and repentance.
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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 seeking You, who is searching for truth and hope. Open their eyes to see the magnitude of what Jesus did on the cross—how He took the punishment for our sins so that we could be reconciled to You. Soften their hearts, Father, and draw them to Yourself. Let them not just hear the words of Romans 10:9-10, but let those words take root deep within their souls, producing a faith that confesses Jesus as Lord and turns away from sin.
For those who have already confessed Christ but may be struggling in their walk, we ask that You renew their minds and strengthen their resolve to follow You wholeheartedly. Remind them that salvation is not just a momentary decision but a lifelong journey of surrender and obedience. Help them to find a community of believers who will disciple them, encourage them, and hold them accountable.
We also pray for those who may be trusting in their own goodness, in religion, or in anything other than Jesus alone. Convict them by Your Holy Spirit and lead them to the foot of the cross, where true life is found. Let them know without a doubt that there is no other name by which they can be saved—only Jesus.
May Your Word be a lamp to their feet and a light to their path (Psalm 119:105). May they hunger and thirst for righteousness, and may they find their satisfaction in You alone. We ask all of this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
