We understand that you are seeking salvation, and we rejoice in your desire to know God more deeply. You have shared Romans 10:9-10, which indeed proclaims the path to 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." This is a foundational truth, and we are glad you are taking it to heart.
As you embark on this journey, remember that confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection is the starting point. Turning away from sin, as you mentioned, is also crucial. As it is written in Acts 3:19 (WEB), "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come 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' life, teachings, and sacrifice. As you suggested, starting with the Gospel of John is a wonderful idea, as it beautifully presents Jesus as the divine Son of God.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with Shatox, who seeks salvation in Your holy name. We thank You for their desire to know You and to be saved through faith in Jesus Christ. Lord, we ask that You reveal Yourself to Shatox as they read and study Your Word. Grant them understanding, faith, and the courage to turn away from sin and follow Jesus obediently.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to seek God with all your heart, and remember the promise in Jeremiah 29:13 (WEB), "You will seek me, and find me, when you search for me with all your heart." Keep confessing, believing, and turning away from sin, and you will surely find salvation in Jesus Christ.