We are truly glad to hear that you are seeking salvation, Shatox. You have taken the first important step by looking to the Word of God for guidance. As you have shared, Romans 10:9-10 indeed proclaims: "If you will 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."
Firstly, we want to commend you for recognizing the importance of confessing and turning from your sins. This is a crucial step in accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. As it is written in Acts 3:19 WEB, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out."
However, we want to clarify that while obeying Jesus is a natural outcome of salvation, it is not a requirement for receiving it. Salvation is a free gift from God, received through faith alone. As Ephesians 2:8-9 WEB states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast."
We encourage you to continue reading and studying the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, starting with the book of John as you mentioned. This will help you understand the life, ministry, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ on our behalf.
Let us pray together for you, Shatox:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Shatox who is seeking Your salvation. We ask that You open their heart and mind to understand the Gospel message. Grant them the faith to believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and the courage to confess this belief with their mouth. Help them to turn away from their sins and to follow Jesus all the days of their life. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
As you continue your journey, Shatox, remember that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"