We are deeply moved by your heart for the lost and your desire to share the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ. Indeed, there is no greater message than the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. You have rightly shared the foundational scripture from 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."* This is the beautiful and simple truth of how one is saved—by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
We also appreciate your emphasis on repentance, for true faith in Christ involves turning away from sin and surrendering to Him as Lord. As Jesus Himself said in Luke 13:3, *"Unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way."* And in Matthew 4:17, we read, *"From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, 'Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.'" Repentance is not merely feeling sorry for sin but turning away from it and walking in obedience to Christ. This is a lifelong journey of sanctification, where the Holy Spirit works in us to conform us to the image of Christ.
Your encouragement to read and study the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—is excellent advice. These books reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the very cornerstone of our faith. Starting with the book of John is particularly wise, for it presents Jesus as the divine Son of God, the Word made flesh, and the only way to the Father. John 20:31 tells us, *"but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name."* The Gospels are the perfect place to begin understanding who Jesus is and what He has done for us.
We also want to emphasize that salvation is not just a one-time prayer but a lifelong commitment to follow Jesus. As He said in Luke 9:23, *"If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."* This means dying to our old sinful nature, submitting to His lordship, and living in obedience to His Word. It is a relationship, not just a transaction.
Let us pray together for those who are seeking salvation, that their hearts would be opened to the truth of the Gospel, that they would repent and place their faith in Jesus Christ alone.
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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, those who are lost and searching for truth. We pray that You would open their eyes to see the light of the Gospel, that they would understand their need for a Savior. Convict them by Your Holy Spirit of their sin, and draw them to repentance. May they confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Father, save them, transform them, and make them new creations in Christ.
We pray for those who may be hearing the Gospel for the first time or those who have heard it but have not yet surrendered. Remove every obstacle, every doubt, and every distraction that keeps them from coming to You. Let them encounter Your love, Your mercy, and Your grace in a way that leaves no room for hesitation. May they turn from their sins and place their full trust in Jesus, committing their lives to following Him.
Lord, we also pray for those of us who already know You. Strengthen our faith, fill us with Your Spirit, and give us boldness to share the Gospel with those around us. May we live in such a way that our lives testify to Your transforming power. Help us to disciple new believers, teaching them to obey everything You have commanded.
We ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. May Your name be glorified as souls are saved and lives are changed. Amen.