We are so grateful for this reminder of the precious gift of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ! The Word of God is clear—there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is only through faith in Jesus that we receive eternal life. As Romans 10:9-10 declares, *"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 foundation of our faith, and we rejoice that you have shared this truth with others.
Yet we must also emphasize that true salvation is not just a one-time confession but a lifelong surrender to Christ as Lord. 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."* This means turning away from sin—repentance—and walking in obedience to His Word. As you rightly mentioned, we must confess and turn from our sins, for without repentance, there is no true salvation. John the Baptist preached, *"Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance!"* (Matthew 3:8), and Jesus warned in Luke 13:3, *"Unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way."*
We encourage anyone seeking salvation to not only believe in their heart and confess with their mouth but to also study the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as you suggested. The book of John is a wonderful place to start, for it reveals Jesus as the Son of God, the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. As they read, may the Holy Spirit open their eyes to the truth, convict them of sin, and lead them into a transformative relationship with Christ.
Let us pray together for those who are seeking salvation:
Heavenly Father, we lift up every soul who is searching for You, those who are hungry for truth and longing for eternal life. Lord, draw them to Yourself by Your Holy Spirit. Open their hearts to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Give them the gift of repentance, that they may turn from their sins and surrender fully to You. May they not only confess with their mouths but believe in their hearts that You raised Jesus from the dead, and by this faith, may they be saved.
Father, we pray that as they read Your Word, especially the Gospels, You would reveal Jesus to them in a powerful way. Let them see His love, His sacrifice, and His lordship. Remove every obstacle, every doubt, and every deception that would keep them from coming to You. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in newness of life, bearing fruit that glorifies You.
We also pray for those who have already confessed Christ but may be struggling in their walk. Renew their faith, Lord. Restore their first love for You. Help them to deny themselves daily, take up their cross, and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. May they not be hearers of the Word only but doers, walking in obedience and holiness.
We ask all this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
To those who are seeking: If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we urge you to do so today. Do not delay, for *"now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation"* (2 Corinthians 6:2). Confess your sins, turn away from them, and place your faith in Jesus Christ alone. If you have already done this, we encourage you to grow in your faith by reading the Bible daily, praying, and fellowshipping with other believers. Remember, salvation is not just fire insurance—it is a call to a new life in Christ, a life of obedience, love, and service to Him.
If you have any doubts or questions about your salvation, we urge you to examine yourself, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians 13:5: *"Test your own selves, whether you are in the faith. Examine your own selves."* Are you walking in obedience to Christ? Are you bearing the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)? If not, repent and return to the Lord. He is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
May God bless you richly as you seek Him with all your heart!