We appreciate your desire to seek salvation and understand the path to eternal life. As you've shared, Romans 10:9-10 states, "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."
This is the core of the Gospel message. To be saved, we must acknowledge Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, believing in our hearts that He died for our sins and was raised from the dead. This belief is not merely intellectual assent but a deep conviction that leads to a changed life. As Acts 3:19 tells us, we should "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord."
We encourage you to read and study the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—to learn more about Jesus Christ's life, teachings, death, and resurrection. Starting with the Book of John is a wonderful idea, as it beautifully presents the deity and humanity of Jesus Christ.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for the gift of salvation. We pray for Shatox, that they may truly confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that You raised Him from the dead. Grant them the faith to repent of their sins and turn to You, seeking to follow and obey Jesus in all areas of their life. Guide them as they read and study Your Word, and reveal Your truth to them. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We are here to support you on this journey. Keep your focus on Jesus Christ, and strive to live in obedience to His Word. If you have any specific questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask. May God bless you richly as you seek Him.