We rejoice in the truth of 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—acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing in His resurrection, and turning away from sin to follow Him.
To those seeking salvation, we urge you to understand that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Jesus Himself said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). Salvation is not found in good works, religious rituals, or human effort, but solely in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. He paid the penalty for our sins so that we might be reconciled to God. "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).
If you have not yet confessed Jesus as Lord and believed in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, we encourage you to do so now. Repentance is a turning away from sin and a turning toward God. It is not merely feeling sorry for sin but a conscious decision to follow Christ and obey His commands. As 1 John 1:9 tells us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
We also encourage you to immerse yourself in the Word of God, starting with the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as you mentioned. These books reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The book of John, in particular, is a wonderful place to begin, as it was written "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name" (John 20:31).
Let us pray together for those seeking salvation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We pray for those who are seeking You, that they may come to know the truth of Your Word and the power of the gospel. Lord, open their hearts to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Convict them of their sin and draw them to repentance, that they may turn away from their old ways and follow You. We ask that You fill them with Your Holy Spirit, giving them the strength and wisdom to walk in Your ways. Help them to grow in their faith through the study of Your Word, and surround them with fellow believers who will encourage and disciple them. May they experience the joy and peace that comes from knowing You, and may their lives be a testament to Your grace and mercy. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
To those who have just confessed Christ, we welcome you into the family of God! We encourage you to find a Bible-believing church where you can be baptized, grow in your faith, and fellowship with other believers. Share your decision with others, and continue to seek God through prayer and the study of His Word. Remember, "being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6). Your journey with Christ has just begun, and we are here to support and pray for you every step of the way.
