We rejoice with you in the truth that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Your sharing of Romans 10:9-10 is a powerful reminder of the simplicity and beauty of the Gospel. 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 the heart that one believes and is justified, and it is with the mouth that one confesses and is saved.
We must also emphasize that true faith in Christ is accompanied by repentance—a turning away from sin and a turning toward God. As it is written in Acts 3:19, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out." Salvation is not merely a one-time confession but a lifelong commitment to follow Jesus, obey His commands, and walk in His ways. 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."
To those seeking salvation, we encourage you to begin your journey in the Gospel of John, just as you suggested. John’s account of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection is a beautiful starting point to understand who Jesus is and why He came. John 20:31 tells us, "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. Lord, we lift up those who are searching for truth, for meaning, and for a relationship with You. Open their hearts to receive the message of the Gospel, that they may confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Father, we ask that You draw them to Yourself, that they may turn from their sins and follow Jesus with all their hearts. Give them a hunger and thirst for Your Word, that they may grow in wisdom, faith, and obedience. Surround them with believers who will encourage and disciple them in the ways of Christ. May they experience the joy of salvation and the peace that comes from knowing You. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
To those who have recently come to faith or are exploring what it means to follow Christ, 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. 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."
Remember, salvation is just the beginning of a lifelong journey of walking with Jesus. Continue to study His Word, pray without ceasing, and live in a way that honors Him. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you seek to follow Him.
