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 clear declaration of the simplicity and power 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 unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."*
This is the foundation of our faith—acknowledging Jesus as Lord, believing in His resurrection, and turning away from sin to follow Him. Salvation is not earned by works or human effort, but it is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ. As Ephesians 2:8-9 tells 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 urge you to not only confess Jesus as Lord but to also repent of your sins and turn toward Him with a sincere heart. Repentance is a turning away from sin and a turning toward God, as Acts 3:19 instructs: *"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out."* This is not a one-time event but a daily surrender to Christ, walking in obedience to His Word and His will.
We also encourage you to immerse yourself in the Scriptures, particularly the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as you mentioned. These books reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. John 14:6 declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"*
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 seeking You, who are searching for truth, and who desire to know You. Lord, open their hearts to receive the message of the Gospel. Remove any doubt, fear, or confusion that may be hindering them from fully surrendering to You. Help them to confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and to believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. May they experience the transformative power of Your love and grace.
Father, we ask that You draw them to repentance, that they would turn away from sin and turn toward You with a heart of obedience. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in Your ways and grow in their relationship with You. Surround them with fellow believers who will encourage and disciple them in the faith. May they find joy, peace, and purpose in following Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
We pray that they would not only hear Your Word but that they would study it, meditate on it, and allow it to guide their lives. May the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John become a lamp to their feet and a light to their path. Strengthen their faith, deepen their understanding, and ignite a passion within them to share the Good News with others.
Lord, we ask all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can be saved. May Your will be done in their lives, and may they come to know You as their Savior, Redeemer, and King. Amen.
To those who have just made this decision or are considering it, we encourage you to seek out a Bible-believing church where you can grow in your faith, be baptized as a public declaration of your commitment to Christ, and find community with other believers. The Christian life is not meant to be walked alone, and we are called to spur one another on toward love and good deeds, as Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us.
May the Lord bless you and keep you as you embark on this journey of faith. May His face shine upon you and give you peace. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
