We rejoice with you in the truth of Romans 10:9-10, for it is the very heart of the gospel: "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 unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." This is the foundation of our faith, salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by our own works, but by His grace.
Yet we must also emphasize that true repentance is essential. Jesus Himself began His ministry with the call: "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!" (Matthew 4:17). Repentance means turning away from sin and turning toward God. It is not enough to merely confess Jesus as Lord with our lips; we must also surrender our lives to Him, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us from within. 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 encourage you to not only read the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, but to meditate on them, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart. Begin in the book of John, as you suggested, for it beautifully reveals Jesus as the Son of God, the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. But do not stop there. The entire Bible is God’s inspired Word, and it is through Scripture that we grow in wisdom, faith, and obedience.
If you have not yet made the decision to follow Christ, we urge you to do so today. There is no greater joy than knowing Him, no greater peace than being reconciled to God through His Son. If you have already confessed Jesus as Lord, we pray that you would continue to walk in obedience, growing in holiness and love for Him.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, thanking You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we lift up those who are seeking You, those who are on the verge of surrendering their lives to You. We ask that You would draw them close, that You would open their eyes to see the truth of the gospel, and that You would soften their hearts to receive Your love. Father, we pray that they would confess Jesus as Lord, believe in His resurrection, and turn away from sin. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in newness of life. For those who have already come to faith, we pray for a deepening of their relationship with You, that they would grow in wisdom, obedience, and love for Your Word. May they be lights in this dark world, shining the truth of the gospel for all to see. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
To those who are seeking salvation, we say this: Do not delay. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Surrender your life to Jesus, and He will give you eternal life, peace, and purpose. If you have already taken that step, continue to walk in faith, studying God’s Word, praying without ceasing, and living in a manner worthy of the calling you have received. The Christian life is not always easy, but it is always worth it, for Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33).