King James Bible
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

The #Bible says we are to hold forth the word of life? To what purpose do you think? Philippians 2:16.

New International Version
as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

Hold firmly so that

You live a confident life rooted in Jesus as Savior
You live an inspired life guided by the Holy Spirit
You live a life so confident, so inspired, that one day you will hear
Well done, my faithful servant
Life reflects commitment to Jesus
Life reflects a pure life with minimal moments of sin
Life reflects many souls saved, in part, by your outreach to others.

Holy Spirit initiates
A test of who is convicting? You or the Holy Spirit?
Follow you in prayer? Maybe literally following only you
Ask them if they are ready to apologize to God and they say yes
Apologize for not recognizing Jesus Christ as God and Savior

Apologize: genuine; not as little kid
Apologize as an adult: from now on, with your help, I live for you.
Salvation: decide to trust Christ’s atoning death on the cross