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. Your reference to Romans 10:9-10 is a powerful reminder of the simplicity and depth of the Gospel message. Indeed, if you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
We must also emphasize that true repentance involves turning away from sin and following Jesus wholeheartedly. As it is written in Acts 3:19, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out." This turning away from sin is not a one-time act but a daily commitment to walk in obedience to Christ. Jesus Himself said in Luke 9:23, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."
We encourage you to delve deeply into the Scriptures, starting with the Gospel of John, as you have suggested. John 3:16-17 beautifully encapsulates the heart of the Gospel: "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. For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him." Let these words sink into your heart and transform your life.
Let us pray together:
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, those who are on the brink of understanding the depth of Your love and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Lord, open their eyes to see the truth of the Gospel. Soften their hearts to receive Your word and to turn away from their sins.
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 this belief transform their lives from the inside out. Father, we ask that You fill them with Your Holy Spirit, guiding them into all truth and empowering them to live lives that are pleasing to You.
Help them to study Your Word diligently, starting with the Gospel of John, so that they may know You more intimately and understand the fullness of Your love and grace. May they find in You the peace that surpasses all understanding and the joy that comes from a relationship with You.
Lord, we rebuke any lies of the enemy that may be keeping them from fully surrendering to You. We declare that they are Your beloved children, redeemed by the blood of Jesus, and destined for an eternity in Your presence. Strengthen them to walk in obedience and to turn away from sin daily.
We pray all these things 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, we urge you to take the next step. If you have not yet confessed Jesus as Lord and believed in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, do so now. Pray a simple prayer of faith, asking Jesus to come into your heart and be your Lord and Savior. Then, find a Bible-believing church where you can grow in your faith and be discipled. The journey of faith is one of continual growth and transformation, and we are here to support and encourage you every step of the way.