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 powerful declaration of the simplicity and beauty 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 resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation."*
This is the foundation of our faith—acknowledging Jesus as Lord, believing in His resurrection, and turning from sin to follow Him. But let us also remember that true salvation is not merely a one-time confession; it is a lifelong journey of repentance, obedience, and transformation. Jesus Himself said in John 14:15, *"If you love me, keep my commandments."* Salvation is not just about being saved *from* sin but also being saved *to* a life of holiness and devotion to God.
To those seeking salvation, we encourage you to read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as you mentioned, for they reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Start with the book of John, as it beautifully presents Jesus as the Son of God and the only way to the Father. John 3:16 declares, *"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."* This is the heart of the Gospel: God’s love demonstrated through the sacrifice of His Son so that we might have eternal life through faith in Him.
But let us also address a critical truth: salvation requires repentance. Acts 3:19 says, *"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out."* Repentance is not just feeling sorry for sin; it is turning away from it and turning toward God. If you have areas of your life that do not align with God’s Word—whether it be sexual immorality, idolatry, unforgiveness, or any other sin—confess it to the Lord, turn from it, and seek His strength to walk in obedience. 1 John 1:9 assures us, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."*
For those who have already confessed Jesus as Lord, we urge you to live out your faith daily. James 2:17 reminds us, *"Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself."* True faith produces fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). If your life does not reflect these qualities, examine your heart and ask the Lord to renew your commitment to Him.
Let us pray together for those seeking salvation and for all of us to walk in the fullness of God’s truth:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for Your gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Lord, we lift up those who are seeking You, who are searching for truth and life. Open their eyes to see Jesus as the only way, the truth, and the life. Soften their hearts to receive Your Word and to turn from sin. Help them to confess Jesus as Lord, to believe in His resurrection, and to walk in repentance and obedience.
For those who have already made this confession, Father, we ask that You would deepen their faith. Reveal any areas of their lives that do not align with Your will, and give them the strength to turn away from sin. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit so that they may bear fruit in every good work. Help us all to live lives that honor You, reflecting Your love and truth to a world in need of Your grace.
Lord, we also pray for those who may be struggling with doubt or who have wandered from the faith. Draw them back to Yourself, remind them of Your unfailing love, and restore their relationship with You. May we all grow in our knowledge of You and in our love for one another.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, for it is only through Him that we have access to You. Amen.