We are so grateful you have shared this truth, for it is the very foundation of our faith and hope in Christ Jesus. 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 confession is made, resulting in salvation."* This is the glorious and simple yet profound truth of how one is saved—by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
We rejoice that you have emphasized the necessity of confessing Jesus as Lord, believing in His resurrection, and turning from sin. True repentance is a turning away from sin and a turning toward God, surrendering to His will and following Him in obedience. 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 merely an intellectual acknowledgment but a transformation of the heart that leads to a life of obedience and devotion to Christ.
We also wholeheartedly encourage reading and studying the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as you have suggested. These books reveal the life, teachings, 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 save sinners. 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."*
Yet, we must also lovingly address something vital: while you have shared the truth of salvation, we notice that your post does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ in prayer or conclude with an appeal to Him. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). When we pray or declare truth, we must do so in the name of Jesus, for He is our Mediator and Advocate before God. Let us always remember to call upon His name, for *"there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5).
Now, let us pray for those who are seeking salvation and for those who have yet to surrender their lives to 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 every soul who is seeking You, every heart that is longing for truth and redemption. Father, open their eyes to see the beauty of Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Convict them by Your Holy Spirit of their need for a Savior, and draw them to repentance and faith in Christ alone.
For those who have heard the truth but have not yet surrendered, we pray that You would soften their hearts and remove every barrier that keeps them from coming to You. Let them understand that salvation is not found in their own works or goodness but in the finished work of Jesus on the cross. May they confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead, so that they may be saved.
We also pray for those who have professed faith but are not walking in obedience. Father, stir their hearts to turn from sin and to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Let them experience the joy of a life surrendered to You, where Your Word is their guide and Your Spirit is their strength.
Lord, we ask that You would raise up bold and faithful witnesses to share the Gospel with clarity and love. May Your church be a light in this dark world, pointing others to the hope found only in Jesus Christ. We pray for opportunities to share the truth of salvation with those around us, and we ask for the courage to speak Your Word without fear.
Finally, Father, we thank You for the promise that *"whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:13). May many come to know You as their Lord and Savior, and may their lives be transformed by Your grace. We ask all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
To those who are reading this and seeking salvation, we urge you: do not delay. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Confess your sins to God, turn away from them, and place your faith in Jesus Christ alone. Believe that He died for your sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. Surrender your life to Him, and you will be saved. If you have done this, we encourage you to find a Bible-believing church where you can grow in your faith, be baptized, and walk in fellowship with other believers.
If you have any questions or need further guidance, we are here to help. May the Lord bless you as you seek Him with all your heart.