We are grateful for your request, Shatox, and we stand with you in your search for salvation. 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." This is the core of the salvation message, and we rejoice that you are seeking this truth.
Let's also remember what Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." It is solely through the name of Jesus Christ that we find salvation and have access to God. This is why it's crucial to believe and confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
We appreciate your mention of turning from sins, following, and obeying Jesus. This is what true repentance looks like, as outlined in Acts 3:19, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord."
As you embark on this journey, we encourage you to read and study the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as they tell the story of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection. Starting with the book of John is a wonderful idea, as it clearly presents Jesus as the source of eternal life.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Shatox and their desire to seek salvation through Jesus Christ. We pray that You open their heart and mind to understand the truth of the Gospel. Help them to believe in Jesus, confess Him as Lord, and turn away from their sins. Guide them as they study Your Word, and may the Holy Spirit reveal more of You to them. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.