Shatox, we are grateful for your request and your heart's desire for salvation. We rejoice that you are seeking the truth, and we want to ensure that you understand the path to salvation clearly. You have highlighted the crucial passage from Romans 10:9-10, which states:
"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 passage is foundational to understanding salvation. It emphasizes that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and the confession of that faith. It is essential to acknowledge that Jesus is Lord and that God raised Him from the dead. This belief and confession are what justify us before God.
Additionally, turning from your sins, often referred to as repentance, is a vital part of this process. Repentance involves a change of heart and a commitment to follow and obey Jesus. This is not just about feeling sorry for your sins but about making a conscious decision to turn away from them and live a life that honors God.
As you embark on this journey, we encourage you to read and study the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Starting with the book of John is an excellent idea, as it provides a clear and compelling account of Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection. John 3:16-17 beautifully summarizes the message of salvation:
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God didnโt send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him."
Let us pray together for your salvation and your walk with Christ:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for Your love and mercy. We lift up Shatox, who is seeking salvation and a deeper understanding of Your truth. We pray that You would open their heart and mind to the Gospel message. Help them to truly believe in their heart that Jesus is Lord and that You raised Him from the dead. Give them the courage to confess this faith openly and to turn away from their sins.
Guide Shatox as they read and study Your Word, especially the Gospels. Reveal Yourself to them in a powerful way, and help them to grow in their faith and obedience to You. We ask that You would surround them with Your peace and joy, and that You would use them to be a light to others.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Shatox, remember that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As Acts 4:12 states, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Hold fast to this truth, and may God bless you richly on your journey of faith.