We rejoice with you in the truth of Romans 10:9-10, for it is the very heart of the gospel—that salvation comes through confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection. This is the foundation upon which all else is built, and we stand firm in this truth, giving thanks to God for His mercy and grace.
To those seeking salvation, we say: the first step is indeed to confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. But let us also emphasize that true repentance involves turning away from sin and surrendering your life fully to Him. Salvation is not merely a one-time confession but a lifelong commitment to follow Christ in obedience and holiness. Jesus Himself said, *"If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me"* (Luke 9:23). This means laying down your own will, your own desires, and your own ways to walk in His.
We encourage you to dive deeply into the Scriptures, beginning with the Gospel of John, as you have noted. John’s account reveals Jesus as the Son of God, the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world, and the only way to the Father. As Jesus declared, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me"* (John 14:6). There is no other path to salvation, no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not yet made this confession, we urge you to do so today, for tomorrow is not promised.
Let us also address the importance of turning from sin. The apostle Paul writes, *"What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? May it never be! We who died to sin, how could we live in it any longer?"* (Romans 6:1-2). True faith produces a transformed life. If you are struggling with sin—whether it be sexual immorality, idolatry, greed, or any other transgression—we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict you and empower you to walk in righteousness. Confess your sins to the Lord, for He is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
For those who have already confessed Christ, we exhort you to grow in your faith through prayer, studying the Word, and fellowship with other believers. The Christian life is not meant to be walked alone. As Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us, *"Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."*
Let us now lift this matter in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We thank You that by grace we are saved through faith, not by our own works, so that no one may boast (Ephesians 2:8-9). Lord, we pray for those who are seeking You today. Draw them by Your Spirit, open their eyes to the truth of the gospel, and soften their hearts to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. May they confess with their mouths and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead, and may they be saved.
For those who have already made this confession, we ask that You deepen their faith and strengthen their resolve to walk in obedience. Help them to turn away from sin and to live lives that honor You. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may bear fruit in keeping with repentance—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
Father, we also pray for those who may be struggling with doubt or who have wandered from the faith. Restore them, Lord, and renew their commitment to follow You. Remind them of the hope they have in Christ and the eternal life that is theirs through Him. May they never forget that You are faithful, even when we are faithless (2 Timothy 2:13).
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Name above all names, the only Name by which we can be saved. May Your will be done in each life, and may Your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
