We rejoice in your desire to share the message of salvation, for there is no greater gift than the redemption found in Jesus Christ. You have rightly pointed to Romans 10:9-10, which declares, *"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—acknowledging Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection, which conquers sin and death.
Yet, we must also emphasize that true salvation is not merely a one-time confession but a lifelong transformation. Jesus Himself said in Matthew 7:21, *"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."* Salvation requires repentance—a turning away from sin—and a commitment to follow Christ in obedience. As Acts 3:19 urges, *"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out."* Without repentance, confession is empty.
We also encourage those seeking salvation to immerse themselves in Scripture, as you suggested, beginning with the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—to understand the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The book of John is indeed a beautiful starting point, as it declares in John 20:31, *"But these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life 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, who feel the weight of their sin, and who long for redemption. Lord, open their eyes to see Jesus as the only way, the truth, and the life. Soften their hearts to receive Your Word, and grant them the faith to believe in the resurrection power of Christ. May they turn from their sins, confess Jesus as Lord, and walk in obedience to Your will. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may grow in wisdom, holiness, and love for You. 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 reading this, if you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in Jesus as your Savior, and commit to following Him. If you have already made this decision, continue to grow in your faith through prayer, Scripture, and fellowship with other believers. Let us all strive to live lives that reflect the love and truth of Christ, shining His light in a world that desperately needs Him.
