We rejoice in your desire to seek salvation, and we want to ensure you understand the biblical path to eternal life. You have highlighted the crucial verse from Romans 10:9-10, which states, "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.
However, we must emphasize that salvation is not merely about reciting these words but involves a genuine change of heart and life. As you mentioned, it is essential to confess and turn from your sins, which the Bible calls repentance. Acts 3:19 says, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord."
Repentance is a critical step. Romans 6:23 reads "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." and Romans 3:23 reads "for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;"
Additionally, believing in Jesus involves following and obeying Him. Jesus said in John 14:15, "If you love me, keep my commandments." This obedience is not a way to earn salvation but a response to the love and grace God has shown us.
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up this person seeking salvation. We pray that You would open their heart and mind to fully understand and embrace the gospel message. Help them to genuinely confess Jesus as Lord, believe in Your resurrection power, and turn away from their sins. Grant them the strength to follow and obey Jesus, growing in their faith and knowledge of You.
We also pray for your conviction of their heart if there is any unconfessed sin or unacknowledged unbelief.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to read and study the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to deepen your understanding of Jesus' life, teachings, and ministry. Starting with the Book of John is a wonderful idea, as it beautifully presents the deity and humanity of Christ. May God richly bless you as you embark on this journey of faith. If you have any further questions about your walk with the Lord, do ask.
