For there is therefore now, no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of Life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2
A friend of mine and I have started a 40-day memorization/meditation process through the 8th chapter of Romans. Little did we know, the 8th chapter of Romans is a favorite for BOTH of us! So when we stumbled up on this gem, we said, “Why not?!” Scripture memory is NOT one of my strong spiritual disciplines, but that is still not an excuse to cultivate it, right? So far, I have found it INCREDIBLY encouraging and mind-changing (as it should be).
I love Romans 8 so much because Paul gives a thorough run-down of how Jesus fulfills the old covenant with the new covenant, and then he explains what that means for us who are in Christ Jesus. And he starts by saying that we are NO LONGER in condemnation. Isn’t that wonderful news?! If we, by faith, believe in Jesus Christ as the Messiah, sin no longer holds any judgment over us.
No guilt.
None.
Then in verse 2, Paul begins to explain WHY there is no condemnation. Sin equals death (Rom. 3:23) and the law shows us that we have already sinned EVEN BEFORE we received the law. So, the law shows us that we have sinned and deserve death (Hell; the wrath of God). BUT because of Christ’s death (defeat of sin) and his resurrection (new life), He gives us this same Spirit of Life. Christ has FREED us from death and has given us life. His Spirit. The Spirit of Life. Sin no longer has any right or say-so in our lives. Our God is greater. Sin is defeated! Glory to God!
