We're thrilled to hear that you're seeking salvation. You've taken the first step towards a life-changing journey. As you've shared, Romans 10:9-10 says, "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. It's not just about intellectual agreement, but a heartfelt conviction that leads to action. Confessing Jesus as Lord means you're acknowledging Him as the ruler of your life, and believing in His resurrection means you're trusting in His power to save you from sin and death. You must also confess and turn from your sins. This will allow you to follow and obey Jesus.
We encourage you to dive into the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - to learn more about Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection. Starting with the book of John is a wonderful idea, as it clearly presents Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a grateful heart for the seeker who has taken the step to learn about Your salvation. We pray that You will open their heart and mind to understand the Gospel. Help them to truly believe in Jesus Christ, confess Him as Lord, and turn from their sins. Guide them as they read and study Your Word.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, it's only by the name of Jesus that we can be saved and have access to God. As Acts 4:12 WEB 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." Keep pursuing Him, and He will reveal Himself to you.