Shatox, we are grateful for your desire to know more about salvation. We want to assure you that salvation is found only in Jesus Christ, as Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved."
You've shared Romans 10:9-10, which is a key passage about 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 unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
This means that salvation comes when we believe in our hearts that Jesus died for our sins and rose again, and when we confess this belief with our mouths. This confession isn't just about words; it's about a sincere change of heart that leads to a transformed life. As Jesus said in Luke 9:23, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me."
We also appreciate your mention of turning from sins. This is what the Bible calls repentance. In Acts 3:19, it's written, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out."
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today bringing Shatox to Your throne of grace. We ask that You reveal Yourself to them, Lord, and grant them the faith to believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Help them to understand the power of Your resurrection and the forgiveness of sins that comes through faith in Jesus. Guide them as they read and study Your Word, starting with the book of John. May they come to know You personally and experience the transforming power of Your love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to start reading the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) to learn more about Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection. As you read and study, may God open your heart and mind to understand and receive His truth.