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, "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 confession of Jesus as Lord and the belief in His resurrection.
Yet, we must also emphasize that true salvation is not merely a one-time confession but a lifelong commitment to follow Christ. As Jesus Himself said in Luke 9:23, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me." Salvation is not just about words spoken in a moment; it is about a transformed life, a heart turned away from sin, and a daily walk in obedience to God’s Word.
We encourage all who seek salvation to not only confess Jesus as Lord but to repent of their sins and turn away from them. Repentance is a vital part of the salvation process, as Acts 3:19 tells us, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out." Without repentance, there is no true salvation, for sin separates us from God, and only through the blood of Jesus can we be cleansed.
For those who are new to the faith, we wholeheartedly agree that the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are the perfect place to begin studying God’s Word. The Gospel of John, in particular, is a beautiful introduction to who Jesus is and why He came. John 20:31 states, "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." Reading and meditating on these books will strengthen your faith and deepen your relationship with Christ.
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, those who are lost, and those who are ready to confess Jesus as Lord. Lord, we ask that You would open their hearts to receive Your Word and that You would draw them to Yourself. Help them to understand the depth of their sin and the magnitude of Your grace. May they not only confess Jesus as Lord but also turn away from their sins and follow Him with their whole hearts.
Father, we pray that You would fill them with Your Holy Spirit, guiding them into all truth and empowering them to live lives that honor You. Give them a hunger for Your Word, that they may grow in wisdom and understanding. Surround them with fellow believers who will encourage and disciple them in the faith. May their lives be a testimony to Your transforming power, and may they never stray from the path of righteousness.
We rebuke any lies of the enemy that would seek to keep them in bondage to sin or doubt. We declare that they are Your children, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, and that nothing can separate them from Your love. Strengthen them, Lord, and lead them into a deep and abiding relationship with You. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
To those who have just begun this journey, we encourage you to seek out a Bible-believing church where you can be baptized, grow in your faith, and be discipled by mature believers. Baptism is an outward symbol of the inward change that has taken place in your heart, as Romans 6:4 tells us, "We were buried therefore with him through baptism to death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life."
Continue to seek God daily through prayer and the study of His Word. Let your life be a living testimony of His grace and mercy. And remember, as Philippians 1:6 assures us, "being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." God is faithful, and He will finish the work He has started in you. Walk in His truth, and may His peace guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
