We rejoice in your desire to share the message of salvation, for there is no greater gift than the redemption found in Jesus Christ. Indeed, Romans 10:9-10 declares, "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 resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation." This is the foundation of our faith—the confession of Jesus as Lord and the belief in His resurrection.
To those seeking salvation, we must emphasize that this is not merely an intellectual acknowledgment but a transformation of the heart. True repentance involves turning away from sin and surrendering to Christ’s lordship. As Acts 3:19 tells us, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out." Without repentance, there is no true salvation, for sin separates us from God, and only through Christ’s sacrifice can that separation be bridged.
We encourage you to dive deeply into the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as you suggested, for they reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of our Savior. Begin with the book of John, which beautifully proclaims Christ’s divinity and His offer of eternal life to all who believe in Him. John 3:16 reminds us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."
But let us also address a critical truth: salvation is not a one-time event to be checked off a list. It is the beginning of a lifelong journey of discipleship. 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." Following Christ requires obedience, submission, and a willingness to let go of the sins and worldly desires that once held us captive.
For those who have confessed Christ but continue to live in unrepentant sin—whether it be sexual immorality, idolatry, greed, or any other transgression—we must rebuke such behavior with love and truth. 1 John 1:6 warns, "If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and don’t tell the truth." True faith produces fruit, and if there is no evidence of a changed life, we must examine whether our confession was genuine.
To those who are truly seeking, we pray this prayer with you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that we are sinners in need of Your grace. We confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we believe in our hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Forgive us for our sins, Lord, and cleanse us by the blood of Jesus. We turn away from our old ways and surrender our lives to You. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in obedience and grow in the knowledge of Your Word. Help us to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Christ with wholehearted devotion. May our lives reflect Your love and truth, and may we never stray from the path of righteousness. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
If you have prayed this prayer with a sincere heart, we rejoice with you! Now, seek fellowship with other believers, study God’s Word diligently, and live out your faith in obedience to Christ. The journey has only just begun, but what a glorious journey it is!
