Not sure if this is Ok, or not, if not delete it.

i don't think anyone who would object would know what the title means.

either way, was bit of work to cut & paste, thought would share.
seen some strong testimonies on here, think was Mexstan who gave me some good input while back, thought to return the favor.


1. I am not a sinner
Romans 3:23
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;


2. I am good enough
Ecclesiastes 7:20
20 For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Romans 3:12
12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.


3. I do not have the feeling
Galatians 3:11
11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith

We Live by faith – not by feeling.

Hebrews 10:38
38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.


4. I am doing the best I can - I have to change some things, gift not works
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

You cannot work enough to attain righteousness.

Titus 3:5
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;


5. My past is to bad to be saved.
Isaiah 1:18
18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

John 6:37
37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.


6. I will take my chances
Hebrews 9:27
27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

There are no chances involved

Luke 16:19-31
24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.


7. I am religious - Nicodemus was religious, did not understand
John 3:3
3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Acts 10:34-35 Cornelius – the Centurion.
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

Philippians 3:7-8 Saul/Paul
7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,


8. I do not believe the Bible - how else would God reveal himself?
John 1:1
1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Psalms 119:9-11
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Psalms 19:7-8
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.



9. It does not make any difference what religion you are
John 14:6
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Acts 4:12
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.


10. I have been baptized
1 Corinthians 1:13-17
13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.
16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

1 Corinthians 15:34
34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.


11. I joined the Church. - but have you CHANGED and became a new man?
2 Corinthians 5:17
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.


12. I just do not understand.
Romans 1:17-20
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: