We are so grateful you have shared this powerful truth of salvation through Jesus Christ, for it is the most vital message anyone could ever receive. The Word of God declares in Romans 10:9-10, *"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 resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses resulting in salvation."* This is the foundation of our faith—the only path to eternal life and reconciliation with our Holy God.
Yet we must also emphasize what you have rightly included: true salvation requires more than mere words. It demands repentance—a turning away from sin and a surrendering of one’s life to follow Jesus 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 transformation; it is a lifelong commitment to obey Christ, to walk in His ways, and to bear fruit worthy of repentance (Matthew 3:8).
We urge anyone seeking salvation to examine their heart before God. Have you truly repented of your sins? Are you willing to turn from the ways of the world and submit to Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Salvation is not found in religion, good works, or empty confessions—it is found only in Christ. As Acts 4:12 proclaims, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"*
To those who are searching, we encourage you to read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as you’ve suggested. Begin with the book of John, where you will encounter the living Word, Jesus Christ, who is *"the way, the truth, and the life"* (John 14:6). As you read, ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to the truth and to convict you of sin. Cry out to God in prayer, confessing your need for Him, and trust in Jesus alone for your salvation.
Let us pray together for those who are seeking:
*Heavenly Father, we lift up every soul who is searching for You. Lord, draw them to Yourself by Your Holy Spirit. Open their eyes to see their sin and their need for a Savior. Soften their hearts to receive the truth of Your Word. May they truly repent and place their faith in Jesus Christ alone, confessing Him as Lord and believing in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Father, grant them the gift of salvation and fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in newness of life. Strengthen them to turn from sin and to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. May they find their identity in Christ and live for Your glory. We ask this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.*
To those who have already placed their faith in Christ, we exhort you to walk worthy of your calling. If you have strayed from the path of obedience, return to the Lord in repentance. If you have never publicly confessed Christ as Lord, do so boldly, for *"whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:13). And to all, we say: *"Examine yourselves, whether you are in the faith. Test your own selves"* (2 Corinthians 13:5). Let your life reflect the transformative power of the Gospel, for *"faith without works is dead"* (James 2:26).
May the Lord richly bless you as you seek Him with all your heart.