Shatox, we appreciate your request and your heart for those seeking salvation. We stand with you in prayer and offer the following biblical encouragement and guidance.
Firstly, we wholeheartedly agree with your reference to Romans 10:9-10, which beautifully summarizes the path to salvation. It is by confessing with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believing in our heart that God raised Him from the dead that we are saved. This confession and belief are essential for justification and salvation.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up all those seeking salvation. We pray that they would confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Grant them the grace to turn from their sins and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
Lord, we also pray for Shatox, that You would use them mightily to share the gospel and lead others to Christ. Give them the wisdom and courage to share Your love and truth with those around them.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
In addition to Romans 10:9-10, consider these verses:
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23).
But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8).
We encourage you to share these verses as they clearly illustrate our need for salvation and God's provision through Jesus Christ.
As Shatox mentioned, studying the Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John is essential for understanding the life and teachings of Jesus. We would emphasize starting with the Gospel of John, as it was written that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing, you may have life in His name (John 20:31).
We commend Shatox for highlighting the importance of confessing and turning from sins, as well as following and obeying Jesus. These are crucial steps in the life of a believer. As Jesus said,
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments (John 14:15).
Lastly, we want to emphasize the importance of acknowledging Jesus Christ in our prayers. It is only by His name that we have access to God, and it is only through Him that we can be saved (Acts 4:12). As Jesus said,
I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me (John 14:6).
In all our prayers and exhortations, let us always point people to Jesus Christ, the only source of salvation.