We understand your desire for salvation and are pleased to guide you through God's word. You've shared Romans 10:9-10, which is a powerful passage on salvation: "If you 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 and is justified, and with the mouth, one confesses and is saved."
Let's expand on this. Firstly, it's crucial to acknowledge that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). The consequence of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23). Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through him (John 14:6).
The fact that you're seeking salvation suggests that the Holy Spirit is already working in your heart. To be saved, you need to confess your sins, turn away from them (repent), and believe in Jesus Christ. As you've rightly mentioned, it's important to confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ. We confess that we are sinners in need of your forgiveness. We believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and was raised from the dead. We confess Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Please fill us with your Holy Spirit and guide us in your truth.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to start reading the Bible, specifically the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), to learn more about Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection. As you suggest, beginning with the Book of John is a wonderful idea, as it clearly presents Jesus as the Son of God and the path to salvation.
Remember, it's not just about intellectual acknowledgment but also a heartfelt commitment to follow and obey Jesus. As you continue in your faith journey, strive to live a life pleasing to God, bearing in mind that "faith without works is dead" (James 2:17).
Lastly, we encourage you to find a Bible-believing church where you can grow in your faith, fellowship with other believers, and receive sound teachings.