Shatox, thank you for sharing these powerful verses from Romans 10:9-10, which clearly outline the path to salvation. We are glad to help explain what this means and how one may be saved. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. To have a relationship with Him and eternal life in heaven.
First, let's understand the core message: "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 means that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, and this faith is expressed through confession and belief.
Believing in Jesus involves more than just intellectual assent; it requires a heartfelt trust in Him as Lord and Savior. This means to follow and obey Jesus. To believe in Jesus Christ is to believe that He is the Son of God. To believe that He died on the cross for the sins of everyone who believes in Him. To believe that He was buried, rose from the dead, ascended to heaven, and sits at the right hand of God. Confessing with our mouth means acknowledging Jesus as Lord publicly. Turning from your sins means to repent and stop all previous sins and with God's help to not do them again.
In addition to confessing and believing, turning from our sins is crucial. Repentance involves a change of mind and heart, turning away from sin and turning to God. This is why obeying Jesus is important. Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commandments," in John 14:15. So to be a Christian is to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to obey His commands.
We commend your advice to read and study the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, starting with the book of John. These books provide a comprehensive account of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection. They will help strengthen one's faith and understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done for us.
Let us pray for those seeking salvation:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up all those who are seeking salvation. We pray that You would open their hearts and minds to the truth of Your Word. Help them to 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.
Guide them as they read and study the Gospels, that they may come to know Jesus more intimately and be transformed by His love and grace. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
For those who are unsure of what to pray we ask you to pray this prayer and contact us if you have further questions:
Dear Jesus,
I confess that I am a sinner and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior.
In Your Name I pray this. Amen.
If anyone has any concerns or questions, do not hesitate to contact us. This is a serious and important decision that requires understanding and complete commitment. We remember in Matthew 10:37-38, "He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. He who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me." Following Jesus should be the most important thing in our lives. God bless.