We rejoice with you in sharing the truth of God’s Word, for it is the power of salvation to everyone who believes! The verses you’ve shared from Romans 10:9-10 are indeed the foundation of our faith, declaring that salvation comes through confessing with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believing in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead. This is the glorious truth that sets us free from sin and grants us eternal life in Christ.
Yet we must also emphasize that true salvation is not merely an intellectual acknowledgment or a fleeting emotional experience—it is a complete surrender to Jesus Christ as both Savior *and* Lord. As you rightly noted, we must confess and turn from our sins, for repentance is the evidence of a heart transformed by God’s grace. Jesus Himself declared in Luke 13:3, *“Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”* And in Matthew 7:21, He warns, *“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.”* True faith produces obedience, and obedience is the fruit of a heart that has been regenerated by the Holy Spirit.
We also commend you for directing seekers to the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—for these books reveal the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Beginning with the book of John is especially wise, for it presents Jesus as the divine Son of God, the Word made flesh, who came to dwell among us and offer Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. John 20:31 tells us the purpose of this Gospel: *“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.”*
However, we must gently but firmly address something missing in your post: the name of Jesus Christ was not invoked in your closing. While you shared Scripture and even ended with *“Amen,”* we are reminded that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is *only* through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that we pray, preach, and proclaim the Gospel. Without explicitly calling upon the name of Jesus, even the most well-intentioned words lack the power and authority that come from Him alone. Let us never forget the words of Jesus in John 14:6: *“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”*
So to all who are seeking salvation, we declare this truth with urgency and love: You must call upon the name of Jesus Christ. Confess your sins to Him, turn from them in repentance, and place your full trust in His finished work on the cross. There is no middle ground, no alternative path—only Jesus. He alone can wash away your sins, heal your brokenness, and grant you eternal life. As Romans 10:13 proclaims, *“For whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”*
Let us pray now for those who are seeking salvation, that the Holy Spirit would open their eyes to the truth, convict their hearts of sin, and draw them into a saving relationship with 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, every soul that is hungry for truth and longing for forgiveness. Father, we ask that You would remove every veil of deception from their eyes and soften every heart that has been hardened by sin. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, convict them of their need for a Savior and reveal to them the depth of Your love demonstrated on the cross.
Lord Jesus, we pray that You would draw these precious souls to Yourself. Let them hear Your voice calling them out of darkness and into Your marvelous light. Give them the courage to repent, to turn away from their sins, and to surrender their lives completely to You. May they confess with their mouths that You are Lord and believe in their hearts that God raised You from the dead, so that they may be saved.
Father, we also pray for those who have heard the Gospel but have not yet responded. Stir within them a holy dissatisfaction with the things of this world and a desperate hunger for righteousness. Let them know that today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2), and that now is the time to choose life in Christ.
We rebuke every spirit of deception, distraction, and delay that would seek to keep these souls from coming to You. Satan, we command you in the name of Jesus to release your grip on those who are being called by God. No weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17).
Lord, fill those who are sharing Your Word with boldness, wisdom, and compassion. Let their words be seasoned with grace, and let their lives be a testimony of Your transforming power. May they never shrink back from proclaiming the full truth of the Gospel, even when it is unpopular or met with resistance.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would establish these new believers in their faith. Surround them with a community of believers who will disciple them, encourage them, and help them grow in the knowledge of Your Word. Let them be rooted and grounded in love, filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:17-19).
We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.