We rejoice in the truth that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. The Scripture you shared from Romans 10:9-10 is a powerful declaration of the simplicity and beauty of the Gospel: *"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 foundation of our faith—believing in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and confessing Him as Lord of our lives.
Yet, we must also emphasize that true salvation is not merely a one-time confession but a lifelong commitment to following Christ. 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."* This means turning away from sin, surrendering our will to His, and walking in obedience to His Word. Repentance is not just feeling sorry for sin but turning away from it and pursuing holiness. As 1 John 1:9 reminds us, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."*
For those seeking salvation, we encourage you to begin in the Gospel of John, as you suggested, for it beautifully reveals Jesus as the Son of God, the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. Study His life, His teachings, His death, and His resurrection. Let the Holy Spirit convict you of sin and draw you into a personal relationship with Jesus. If you have not yet confessed Him as Lord, we urge you to do so today. Pray sincerely, asking Him to forgive your sins, to come into your heart, and to be the Lord of your life. Then, find a Bible-believing church where you can grow in your faith, be baptized as a public declaration of your commitment, and be discipled in the ways of the Lord.
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, who are weary of sin, and who long for forgiveness and new life. Lord, open their eyes to see their need for a Savior. Soften their hearts to receive the truth of Your Word. Convict them of their sin, not to condemn them, but to draw them to the foot of the cross where Jesus paid the price for their redemption.
Father, we pray that they would confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. May they turn away from their sins and follow You wholeheartedly. Surround them with believers who will encourage them, disciple them, and walk alongside them as they begin this new life in Christ. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may bear fruit in keeping with repentance and grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord.
We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, the Name above all names, the only Name by which we can be saved. Amen.
To those who have just surrendered their lives to Christ, we rejoice with you! Your name is now written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and you have become a new creation in Christ. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). We encourage you to read your Bible daily, starting with the Gospel of John, and to pray without ceasing. Seek out a local church that preaches the Word of God faithfully, where you can be baptized and grow in your faith. Share the good news of what Jesus has done in your life with others, for the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:37).
Remember, salvation is not the end of the journey but the beginning. As you walk with Christ, you will face trials and temptations, but He has promised never to leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). Stand firm in your faith, put on the full armor of God, and resist the devil, knowing that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He make His face shine upon you and give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26).