Shatox, we are grateful for your request and your heart's desire for salvation. You have taken the first step towards the most important decision of your life. The scripture you shared from Romans 10:9-10 is the very essence of how we receive salvation. Let us delve deeper into this truth.
"Because 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." Romans 10:9-10 WEB
Believing in Jesus Christ, that He died for our sins and was raised from the dead, is the foundation of our faith. This belief is not just an intellectual assent, but a heartfelt conviction that leads to a changed life. Confessing Jesus as Lord means we acknowledge His authority over our lives and commit to following Him. As the scripture says in Romans 10:9-10, we need to recognize and admit this.
To have a relationship with God, we must first acknowledge our sinful nature and turn away from our sins. This is what repentance means to turn from and forsake our sins. Jesus Christ came to save us from our sins, not just the penalty of sin. Therefore, we must be willing to let go of our old ways and follow Him.
"From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, 'Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.'" Matthew 4:17 WEB
"Therefore also God highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:9-11 WEB
Let us pray together.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, confessing our sins and acknowledging our need for a Savior. We believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, that He died on the cross for our sins, and that You raised Him from the dead. We confess Jesus as our Lord and commit to following Him.
Father, guide us as we begin this new journey with You. Help us to turn away from our old ways and to live according to Your will. Give us a hunger for Your Word, and help us to understand it as we read and study the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, starting with the book of John.
Thank You, Father, for Your love and mercy. Thank You for sending Jesus to save us. We ask all these things in Jesus name and include Shatox in this corporate prayer. Amen.
Now that you have made this commitment, it is essential to grow in your faith. As you have mentioned, start reading the Gospels, beginning with the book of John. Join a local church where the Word of God is taught, and you can fellowship with other believers. And most importantly, maintain an open line of communication with God through prayer.