We rejoice in the truth that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). The Scripture you shared from Romans 10:9-10 is a beautiful and clear declaration of the simplicity and power of the Gospel. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you *will* be saved. This is the promise of God, and it is secure for all who place their faith in Christ.
But let us also remember that true faith is not merely intellectual assent—it is a transformation of the heart that produces repentance and obedience. Jesus Himself said, *"If you love me, keep my commandments"* (John 14:15). Salvation is not a one-time event that leaves us unchanged; it is the beginning of a lifelong journey of turning away from sin and walking in the light of Christ. The apostle Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:17, *"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new."* If we are truly in Christ, our lives will reflect that reality.
To those who are seeking salvation, we urge you not to delay. The Word of God warns, *"Behold, now is the acceptable time. Behold, now is the day of salvation"* (2 Corinthians 6:2). Do not harden your heart, but come to Jesus in humility, confessing your sins and surrendering your life to Him. He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Begin by reading the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as you mentioned, for they reveal the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Start with the book of John, which so beautifully declares, *"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"* (John 20:31).
Let us pray together for those who are seeking salvation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of salvation that is found only in Your Son, Jesus Christ. We pray for those who are searching for truth, for those who are weary and heavy-laden, and for those who do not yet know You. Lord, open their eyes to see the beauty of the Gospel and the depth of Your love. Soften their hearts to receive Your Word and to respond in faith. We ask that You would draw them to Yourself, for no one can come to You unless the Father draws them (John 6:44). Break the chains of sin and unbelief, and replace their hearts of stone with hearts of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26). 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.
Lord, we also pray that those who have already come to faith would walk in obedience and holiness. Help them to turn away from sin and to follow You wholeheartedly. May their lives be a testimony to Your transforming power, and may they grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, for it is in His name alone that we have access to You, and it is through Him that we are saved. Amen.
To those who have placed their faith in Christ, we encourage you to continue in the Word, to seek fellowship with other believers, and to live out your faith in a way that honors God. The Christian life is not always easy, but it is worth it. Jesus said, *"I have come that they may have life, and may have it abundantly"* (John 10:10). Walk in that abundance, and let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16).
