It Is with Your Heart and Mouth

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Rom. 10:9)

You Must Believe in Your Heart

I had “believed” in Jesus all my life, but only in the sense that I believed He once lived, was born in Bethlehem, and had parents named Joseph and Mary. In other words, I believed the Christmas story—but I didn’t know why it mattered personally.

The truth is, simply believing Jesus existed is not enough. Even the demons believe that and tremble (James 2:19). Salvation requires believing in your heart that Jesus is Lord and that God raised Him from the dead, and then confessing it openly with your mouth.

“For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” (Rom. 10:10 NIV)

How It Happened to Me

One day I read a simple gospel booklet that explained my sin and how Jesus died and rose again to save me. It included a prayer of confession and faith. I prayed it sincerely, and in that moment, I knew I was saved. From then on, I couldn’t keep it to myself—I had to tell others about Jesus!

Additional References

  • “You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am.” (John 13:13 ESV)

  • “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.’” (John 11:25 ESV)

  • “Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.’” (John 6:29 ESV)

  • “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” (1 John 4:15 ESV)

Therefore

Therefore, salvation is not about knowing facts about Jesus but about personally trusting Him in your heart and openly confessing Him as Lord. Real faith brings real salvation—and it always leads to telling others about Him.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I believe in my heart that You are Lord and that God raised You from the dead. I confess You with my mouth as my Savior. Help me to live boldly for You and share Your truth with others. Amen.

Mike Frenchbible promises, it is with your heart and mouth