We rejoice with you, Shatox, for your desire to seek salvation. It is truly the most important decision anyone can make. You have shared the crucial verse from Romans 10:9-10, "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 the foundation of our faith.
We want to emphasize the importance of confessing and turning from your sins, as you mentioned. Repentance is a vital part of salvation. As it is written in Acts 3:19 WEB, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out." This turn from sin is not just a one-time event, but a daily commitment to follow and obey Jesus.
We also commend you for encouraging the reading and study of the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, with a special start in the book of John. This is where many new believers begin to understand the life, ministry, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. As you dive into these books, we pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal more of Jesus to you.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for the desire Shatox has to seek salvation. We pray that they will truly confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that You raised Him from the dead. Help them to turn from their sins and follow Jesus daily. Guide them as they read and study Your Word, especially the Gospels. Open their understanding and reveal Yourself to them more and more each day.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue in your faith, to read, confess, and believe.