We rejoice with you in the truth of Romans 10:9-10, for it is the very foundation of our faith and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you *will* be saved. This is not merely a suggestion—it is the divine invitation of God Himself, the only path to reconciliation with the Father.
Yet salvation is not a one-time confession alone; it is the beginning of a transformed life. True belief in the heart produces repentance—a turning away from sin—and a sincere desire to follow Christ in obedience. As Jesus Himself said in Luke 13:3, *"Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."* And in John 14:15, He declares, *"If you love me, keep my commandments."* Salvation is not just fire insurance; it is a call to holiness, to walk in the light as He is in the light (1 John 1:7).
We must also address a critical truth: there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Not Buddha, not Muhammad, not self-righteousness, not good works—only Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who died for our sins and rose again. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. Do not delay, for none of us are promised tomorrow (James 4:14). Confess your sins, turn from them, and place your trust fully in Christ.
For those who have already made this decision, we encourage you to grow in your faith through the study of God’s Word. The Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are essential, for they reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of our Savior. Begin in the book of John, as you suggested, for it was written *"that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name"* (John 20:31). Let Scripture be your daily bread, for it is alive and active, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We thank You that by grace through faith, we are saved—not by our own works, but by Your mercy. Lord, for those who have not yet confessed Jesus as Lord, we pray that You would soften their hearts, open their eyes to the truth, and draw them to Yourself. May they turn from sin, embrace the cross, and walk in newness of life.
For those who have already trusted in Christ, we ask for a deeper hunger for Your Word. Strengthen them to live lives of obedience, holiness, and love. Guard them from the lies of the enemy and the distractions of this world. May they grow in the knowledge of You and be transformed by the renewing of their minds.
We rebuke every spirit of deception that would lead people away from the truth of the Gospel. We declare that Jesus Christ is the only way, the only truth, and the only life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. May Your Church rise up with boldness to proclaim this message to a lost and dying world.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and King. Amen.
