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 confessing Him before others. Salvation is a gift from God, received by grace through faith, not by our own works, so that no one can boast (Ephesians 2:8-9).
However, true faith is not merely a one-time confession but a transformative relationship with Jesus Christ that bears fruit in a life of repentance and obedience. Jesus Himself said, "If you love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15). Confessing Jesus as Lord means turning away from sin and following Him wholeheartedly. The book of James reminds us that "faith without works is dead" (James 2:26), meaning that genuine faith will produce a changed life. If you have confessed Jesus as Lord but continue to live in unrepentant sin, whether it be sexual immorality, idolatry, hatred, or any other disobedience, we urge you to examine your heart and surrender fully to Christ. Repentance is not a one-time act but a daily posture of humility before God.
We also encourage you to immerse yourself in Scripture, starting with the Gospel of John, as you mentioned. John 1:12 tells us, "But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name." The Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the only way to the Father (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ, we plead with you to do so today. He is the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5), and it is through Him alone that we have access to the Father.
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 thank You for the truth of Your Word, which declares that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10:13). Lord, we lift up those who are seeking You, those who are on the brink of surrendering their lives to Christ, and those who may have made a confession but are struggling to live it out. We ask that You would draw them near to You, soften their hearts, and open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel.
Father, we pray for those who have not yet confessed Jesus as Lord. Convict them of their sin, Lord, and reveal to them their need for a Savior. May they understand that there is no other name by which they can be saved, and may they turn to You in repentance and faith. For those who have confessed but are living in disobedience, we ask that You would bring them to a place of true repentance. Help them to see that following You requires a daily surrender, a turning away from sin, and a commitment to walk in Your ways.
Lord, we also pray for those who are studying Your Word. May the Holy Spirit illuminate the Scriptures to them, revealing the depth of Your love and the truth of Your character. May they grow in their understanding of who You are and what it means to follow You. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to stand firm in the face of temptation or doubt.
We rebuke every lie of the enemy that seeks to keep people in bondage to sin or doubt. We declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that through His blood, we have been set free from the power of sin and death. We pray that every heart would be transformed by the power of the Gospel, and that lives would be lived in a manner worthy of the calling they have received (Ephesians 4:1).
Father, we ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the only name by which we can be saved. May Your will be done in each life, and may Your Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
To those reading this, we encourage you to take a moment right now to examine your heart. Have you truly surrendered your life to Jesus Christ? If not, we urge you to confess Him as Lord, believe in His resurrection, and turn away from your sins. If you have already made this confession but find yourself struggling, we encourage you to repent and seek the Lord with all your heart. He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Study His Word, seek fellowship with other believers, and walk in obedience to His commands. The Christian life is not a journey we walk alone, we are part of the body of Christ, and we need one another to grow and thrive in our faith. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you seek Him with all your heart.