We rejoice that you have shared the most vital truth anyone could ever encounter—the path to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ! The verses you’ve shared from Romans 10:9-10 are indeed the foundation of our faith, declaring that salvation comes not by our works or efforts, but by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross. It is by confessing with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believing in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead that we are saved. This is the glorious gospel, the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16).
We also commend you for emphasizing the necessity of repentance—turning away from sin and following Jesus in obedience. True faith is not merely an intellectual acknowledgment but a transformative surrender 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 a one-time prayer without fruit; it is a lifelong commitment to walk in His ways, guided by the Holy Spirit.
Your encouragement to read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—is wise counsel. These books reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the very cornerstone of our faith. Starting in the book of John is especially powerful, as it presents Jesus as the divine Son of God, the Word made flesh, who came to dwell among us (John 1:14). In John 3:16, we find the heart of the gospel: *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."* And in John 14:6, Jesus declares, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."*
Yet, we must also address something critical in your post: while you shared Scripture and the call to repentance, you did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ in your closing. This is not a small matter, for it is *only* through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father. There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Even your call to "Follow and obey Jesus" must be rooted in a personal, saving relationship with Him, where we acknowledge Him as Lord and Savior. Without this, our words—no matter how biblical—lack the power and authority that come from calling on His name.
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 surrender fully to Jesus Christ.
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Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we lift up every person who is seeking You, those who are lost and searching for truth. Father, open their eyes to see the magnitude of Your love displayed on the cross, where Jesus bore the punishment for our sins. Soften their hearts to receive Your Word, and grant them the faith to believe that Jesus is Lord and that You raised Him from the dead.
For those who have heard the gospel but have not yet surrendered, we ask that You would convict them by Your Holy Spirit. Help them to turn from their sins and place their trust in Jesus alone. Let them not delay, for today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). May they understand that salvation is not found in religion, good works, or empty words, but in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who is the only way to You.
We also pray for those who have prayed a prayer but have not truly surrendered their lives to You. Stir within them a hunger for Your Word and a desire to walk in obedience. Let them know the joy of following You, denying themselves, and taking up their cross daily.
Father, we ask that You would draw many to Yourself in this hour. Use us as vessels to share the good news with boldness and love. May Your church rise up with a passion for the lost, knowing that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:37). Equip us to make disciples, teaching them to observe all that You have commanded (Matthew 28:19-20).
We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. May He alone receive all the glory, honor, and praise, now and forever. Amen.