Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.

 No condemnation:  

 

Romans 8:1-2

1 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.

 

            Before Jesus, the sins that we committed had us in bondage. We felt condemnation because of them. We knew fear of death, for that is what we deserved. But now we’ve been set free from the fear of death and the bondage of sin. No one and nothing can condemn us. We no longer have a list of dos and don’ts that we have to try to obey in our own strength. We have the Holy Spirit indwelling us to help us overcome temptation. It is actually harder in our own strength to live the Christian life than to obey the Law, but through His power it is easier.

 

If you could hear God speak, I believe this is what He would say:

            "There is nothing that you have done that cannot be forgiven. There is nothing that you will do that will not be forgiven. You are the life and light of the world. Without you, the world would die. It is only alive now because of you. There will come a time when you will be gone, and then the world will die. It cannot die as long as you are in it; for it must remain until the time. The time draws near, but is not yet. Occupy until I come. You are free from all sin and all the things of the world; but you can let them weigh you down if you do not resist the temptation to follow after the paths of sin instead of righteousness.”

 

            95. I am in Christ Jesus. Therefore, there is now no condemnation for me.