We rejoice with you as you seek salvation, for it is the most important decision you will ever make. You have highlighted the crucial passage from Romans 10:9-10, which beautifully illustrates 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."
This passage underscores the importance of confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection. It is through this confession and belief that we are justified and saved. Additionally, turning from our sins, following, and obeying Jesus are essential steps in our walk with Him. As we read in Acts 3:19, "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."
We encourage you to dive deeply into the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—to gain a fuller understanding of Jesus' life, teachings, and sacrifice. Starting with the Book of John is a wonderful idea, as it vividly portrays Jesus' deity and His mission to save humanity. John 3:16-17 says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for Your unfailing love and the gift of salvation. We pray for this individual seeking Your face, that they may confess Jesus as Lord, believe in His resurrection, and turn from their sins. Guide them as they read and study Your Word, especially the Gospels, that they may grow in their faith and walk closely with You.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
As you continue on this journey, remember that salvation is not just a one-time event but a lifelong commitment to following Jesus. May you find peace, joy, and eternal life in Him.