Read 2 Corinthians 5:7. A lack of feeling can be the result of many different causes, but need not be a hindrance to salvation. One farmer, standing under an awning during a rain storm, does not feel any moisture, while another farmer nearby experiences the rain soaking him. Both are in the rain and both will benefit from the rain on their crops. In the same manner a person might not feel anything happen when he asks Christ to come into his life. However, if he does this sincerely, then according to God's Word, he is definitely born again and will benefit eternally because of his decision of faith.
17. 'I'm trying to find Jesus, but I can't.'
Read Jeremiah 29:13; Isaiah 55:7 & 1 John 3:22. It would be true to say that a part of the unbeliever might honestly be trying to find Jesus. Inside of each man there is both a desire to go God's way and a desire to please self. A half-hearted desire to find God wilt not result in salvation. The unbeliever must be made aware that he has not really sought God as he should or he would have found the Lord. If he would turn to God with a full heart he would be saved.
18. 'I can't understand God or the Bible."
Read Romans 11:33; Psalm 25:14 & 1 Corinthians 2:14. There are parts of God that are past finding out, and that we cannot fully understand. Each man can, however, understand the Gospel of Christ sufficiently to be saved. When an unbeliever fears the Lord, he can comprehend God's wonderful plan of salvation. When he is born again, he can begin to spiritually discern other aspects of God and the Bible.
19. 'I can't break loose from my sins.'
Read Luke 13:3; Galatians 6:8 & Hebrews 7:25. Every person has the ability, through the Spirit of God, to break free from sin. With the command to repent also comes the power to turn away from evil. God declares He is able to save all those that come to Him. The feeling of bondage toward sin is developed as the unbeliever for years sows to his flesh and thus reaps corruption. If he turns to God, he will be able to sow to the Spirit and thereby reap life everlasting.
20. 'It doesn't make any difference what you believe as long as you're sincere.'
Read John 4:13,14; 6:48; 8:12; 14:6. The Bible is clear on the importance of Jesus. Throughout the Scriptures Jesus Is likened unto the following essential areas:
Bread John 4:13,14
Light John 6:48
Life John 14:6
He Is the only water that satisfies man's longing for thirst. He alone is the Bread of Life. Jesus is the true
Light of the world and Life itself. Without Him, sincerity will be of no use eternally.
21. 'I know I shouldn't give my life to Christ because it will hurt those whom I am close to.'
Read Matthew 19:29; 10:34-39. The Scriptures provide both a comfort and a challenge. God offers us 100 times whatever we give up for Him (this will be received either in this life on earth or later on In heaven). If it is necessary to sacrifice family and friends, for our relationship with Christ, then He promises to give us a new family and new friends. But this same God of all comfort tells us that He came to separate believers from their unbelieving families for the sake of this Gospel. At times, this tearing of relationships is the price taken for serving Christ.