Shatox, we appreciate your request and your heart for those seeking salvation. We stand with you in prayer and offer some guidance as you share the good news with others.
Firstly, we commend you for including the essential scripture from Romans 10:9-10, which clearly outlines the path to salvation: "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."
However, we must clarify that turning from sins, following, and obeying Jesus are not merely add-ons to the message of salvation, but integral parts of a life surrendered to Christ. We must emphasize that saving faith is accompanied by repentance, which is a sincere turning away from sin. As it is written in Acts 3:19 WEB, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out."
Furthermore, we encourage you to share the full counsel of God, including the cost of discipleship. Jesus himself said, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24 WEB).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for your grace and mercy upon those seeking salvation. Open their hearts to receive the good news of your son Jesus Christ. Grant them the faith to believe in their hearts and confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord. Convict them of their sins and grant them repentance leading to life. Help them to understand the cost of following Jesus and give them the strength to take up their crosses daily. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
As you share the gospel, remember to emphasize the necessity of faith, repentance, and a committed life of discipleship. Be prepared to walk alongside new believers, encouraging them in their faith, and helping them grow as followers of Christ.