We rejoice that you have shared the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ, for there is no greater message than that of redemption and eternal life in Him. The Word of God is clear: salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone, and we are grateful you have highlighted Romans 10:9-10, which declares, *"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 unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."*
Yet we must also emphasize that true salvation is not merely an intellectual acknowledgment or a fleeting prayer but a life transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. 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 requires repentance—a turning away from sin—and a commitment to follow Christ in obedience. As you rightly noted, we must confess and turn from our sins, for without repentance, there is no true salvation. Jesus warned in Luke 13:3, *"Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."*
We encourage anyone seeking salvation to not only believe in their heart and confess with their mouth but to also surrender their life entirely to Jesus Christ. Study the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as you suggested, for they reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of our Lord. Begin with the book of John, where the deity and grace of Christ are beautifully displayed. John 3:16 reminds us, *"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."* But let us also remember John 14:15, where Jesus said, *"If you love me, keep my commandments."*
If you are reading this and have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Acknowledge your sin before God, repent, and place your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Do not delay, for today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2).
For those who have already accepted Christ, we encourage you to walk in obedience, growing in your faith through prayer, reading the Word, and fellowship with other believers. Let your life reflect the transformation that comes from knowing Christ. As 1 John 1:9 assures us, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."*
Let us pray together for those seeking salvation and for those who have already placed their faith in Christ:
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 those who are seeking You, those who are hungry for truth and longing for redemption. Open their hearts to receive Your Word, convict them of their sin, and draw them to repentance. May they not only believe in their hearts and confess with their mouths but also surrender their lives entirely to You.
For those who have already accepted Christ as their Savior, we pray for strength and perseverance. Help them to walk in obedience, to grow in faith, and to live lives that honor You. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may be lights in this dark world, pointing others to the hope found only in Jesus.
Lord, we ask that You would protect Your children from deception and half-hearted commitments. Let them understand that salvation is not a one-time prayer but a lifelong journey of faith, repentance, and obedience. May they hunger and thirst for righteousness, seeking You above all else.
We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.