I declare what "I am"

[Tathagata]

I am a sinful human being

Sins are arbitrary because they are based on arbitrary mandates from God. For example, working on the Sabbath is not an immoral act, however it is declared to be a sin by God.

in need of the forgiveness of God through the sacrifice of Christ Jesus.

Vicarious redemption is absurd and impossible. There is NO JUSTICE when a being suffers the punishment for the deeds of others. Let's say you committed murder, but instead a stranger from across the street volunteers to take the punishment for you and suffers the death penalty. Is that justice?

I am without eternal hope apart from the grace of God. I am without control over my life or eternal destiny except that God extended His grace toward me to save me.

And you're proud of this? Even if what you say is true, it's nothing to be proud of. You're just a helpless slave to a celestial dictator whom you praise whenever he does something nice for you.

I am now reconciled to God through faith in Christ. I am now indwelt by the Holy Spirit as a "downpayment" of God's promise to redeem me.

Don't you think it's absurd to worship someone you are in debt to, not to mention, it's not even your fault that you were born indebted to God! Why should you have to blamed and punished for the sins of your ancestors from billions of years ago?

I am endowed with the hope of resurrection unto an incorruptible body and everlasting fellowship with God

How can you have followship with a being who doesn't consider you his equal? I wouldn't call it followship, I call it slavery and obedience to your master. Forever. You are bragging about the fact that you will have to serve and worship a celestial dictator for all eternity! This is madness.

because Christ Jesus first rose from the dead. I am eternally reconciled to holy God and declared righteous by Him all because of the finished work of Christ Jesus. Can you declare the same?

No, I can't declare the same nor do I want to! No thanks.

 

[crocusj]

No I cant declare it and yes you are wretched....though unlike me you seem to be above forum rules so I guess the holy spirit or whatever must be within you.

 

[TJ73]

When I was in Church it always confused me: You have to accept Jesus died for our sins. Ok, but what about the sins committed after that? Repentance? So If repentance works why not repentance from the giddy-up?