We are grateful for your desire to seek salvation, Shatox. You have taken a crucial step towards eternal life. As you've shared, Romans 10:9-10 tells us, "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."
Firstly, we want to emphasize the importance of confessing and turning away from your sins, as you've mentioned. This is what the Bible refers to as repentance. Jesus himself said, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand" (Matthew 4:17 WEB). It's not just about believing; it's also about turning away from our old life and committing to follow Jesus.
We commend you for your willingness to follow and obey Jesus. This is what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Jesus said, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24 WEB).
You've also been wise to start your Bible reading with the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as they tell the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Starting with the book of John is a great idea, as it clearly presents Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
Let us pray for you:
Dear Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your love for Shatox. We pray that You would reveal Yourself to them as they read the Scriptures. Help them to understand the significance of Your death and resurrection. Give them the faith to believe in You and the courage to confess You as Lord. Help them to turn away from their sins and to follow You wholeheartedly. In Your precious name, we pray. Amen.
As you continue on this journey, remember that God loves you and desires a relationship with you. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for your sins so that you could be reconciled to Him. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, as the Bible tells us, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB). Keep your focus on Jesus and His Word, and you will grow in your faith and relationship with God.