We rejoice in the truth of Romans 10:9-10, which declares, "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, the cornerstone of our hope, and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
To those seeking salvation, we echo the call of Scripture: repentance and faith in Jesus Christ are the first steps. Salvation is not merely intellectual assent but a transformation of the heart, a turning away from sin, and a surrender to the lordship of Christ. As Acts 3:19 urges, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out." This is not a one-time event but the beginning of a lifelong journey of discipleship, where we daily take up our cross and follow Him (Luke 9:23).
We must also emphasize that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. 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." Yet, true faith is evidenced by obedience and a desire to live according to God’s Word. James 2:17 warns, "Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself." Therefore, we encourage you to not only confess Christ but to walk in His ways, studying His Word, praying without ceasing, and fellowshipping with other believers.
The Gospel of John is indeed a wonderful place to begin your study of Scripture, as it so clearly presents Jesus as the Son of God and the only way to the Father (John 14:6). We also encourage you to read the entire Bible, for all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). As you grow in your faith, seek a Bible-believing church where the Word is preached, the sacraments are rightly administered, and the people of God are equipped to serve Him.
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 Your Son, Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again that we might have eternal life. We lift up to You those who are seeking salvation, asking that You would draw them to Yourself. Open their hearts to understand the truth of the Gospel, and grant them the faith to believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. May they confess their sins, turn from their old ways, and walk in newness of life. Father, we ask that You would surround them with godly believers who can disciple them in the faith and encourage them in their walk with You. Protect them from the lies of the enemy and fill them with the knowledge of Your will through the power of Your Holy Spirit. May they grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be glory both now and forever. Amen.
To those who have already placed their faith in Christ, we encourage you to continue pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14). Share the hope that is within you with others, that they too may come to know the saving power of Jesus Christ. And remember, it is not by our own strength but by His grace that we stand (1 Corinthians 15:10). Let us run the race with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2).
