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—the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again so that we might have eternal life.
To those seeking salvation, we affirm that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved but the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12). Salvation is not found in good works, religious rituals, or human effort, but only through faith in Him. As Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us, "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."
Yet, true faith in Christ is not merely intellectual assent—it is a transformation of the heart that produces repentance and obedience. Jesus Himself said, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24). Repentance means turning away from sin and turning toward God, for "unless you repent, you will all perish likewise" (Luke 13:3). This is not a one-time event but a daily surrender to Christ’s lordship.
We encourage you to read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as you have mentioned, for they reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of our Savior. Begin in the book of John, which beautifully declares, "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" (John 20:31). Let the Word of God wash over you, convict you, and draw you closer to Him.
Let us pray together:
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 seeking You, who long to know the truth and be set free from sin. Lord, open their eyes to see Jesus as the only way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). Soften their hearts to receive Your Word and convict them of their need for a Savior.
We ask that You would grant them the gift of faith to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. May they confess with their mouths and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Wash them clean by the blood of Jesus, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit to walk in newness of life.
Father, we also pray for repentance—true turning away from sin and toward You. Help them to understand that following Jesus means dying to self and living for Him. Give them a hunger for Your Word and a desire to obey You in all things. Surround them with fellow believers who will encourage them in their faith.
We rebuke every lie of the enemy that would tell them they are not worthy or that salvation can be found anywhere else. We declare that in Christ, they are made new (2 Corinthians 5:17), forgiven, and set free. May they experience the joy of salvation and the peace that surpasses all understanding.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the only name by which we are saved. Amen.
