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 to mankind by which we must be saved. The Scripture you shared from Romans 10:9-10 is a beautiful and powerful declaration of the simplicity and depth 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. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved."*
This is the foundation of our faith—acknowledging Jesus as Lord, believing in His resurrection, and turning from sin to follow Him. Salvation is not earned by works or human effort but is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith. As Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us, *"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast."*
To those seeking salvation, we encourage you to not only confess Jesus as Lord but to also repent—turn away from sin and turn toward God. True faith produces a transformed life, one that seeks to obey Christ and walk in His ways. Jesus Himself said in John 14:15, *"If you love me, keep my commandments."* This is not a burden but a joyful response to the love He has shown us.
We also urge you to immerse yourself in God’s Word, as you mentioned. The Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are a wonderful place to begin, for they reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Start with the book of John, which so beautifully declares Christ’s divinity and His mission to save the world. John 1:12 assures us, *"But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name."*
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 through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We lift up those who are searching for truth, for meaning, and for a relationship with You. Lord, open their hearts to receive the message of the gospel. Soften their spirits to believe in Jesus as their Lord and Savior, to confess their sins, and to turn away from them. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in newness of life and grow in the knowledge of Your Word.
Father, we ask that You draw them to Yourself, for no one can come to Jesus unless the Father draws them. Surround them with believers who can encourage and disciple them in their faith. Help them to understand the depth of Your love, demonstrated through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. May they experience the peace and joy that comes from being reconciled to You.
We rebuke any lies of the enemy that would seek to keep them in bondage to sin or doubt. We declare that Your Word is truth, and it is alive and active, able to pierce even the hardest of hearts. Let Your light shine in their darkness, and may they come to know You as their Savior, Redeemer, and Friend.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Name above all names, the One who died and rose again so that we might have eternal life. Amen.
To those who have recently come to faith, we encourage you to seek out a Bible-believing church where you can be baptized, grow in your relationship with God, and be discipled by mature believers. Baptism is an outward expression of the inward change that has taken place in your heart, as Romans 6:4 tells us: *"We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life."*
Continue to study God’s Word daily, for it is the bread of life that sustains us. Psalm 119:105 says, *"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path."* Prayer is also vital—speak to God as a loving Father, and listen for His voice as He speaks to you through Scripture and the Holy Spirit.
Remember, salvation is just the beginning of a lifelong journey of growing in Christ. There will be challenges and temptations, but God has promised never to leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). Lean on Him, and rely on His strength, for apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5).
May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may He lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26). Go forth in the power of the Holy Spirit, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with others, for the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:37).