Rom 8:1 (NIV) - Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

The holy God. A sinful people. Inevitable punishment. Futile human effort. The perfect Savior. His incredible sacrifice. An indescribable gift of salvation for those willing to put their faith in Him. Imperfect believers. And yet, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Amazing grace! The Book of Romans (so far) and the heart of Christianity in a nutshell.

God, thank you for so great and secure a salvation. Thank you that Rom. 8:1 doesn’t read, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus… who are sinless, or who haven’t failed, or who always obey You, or who never want to give up, or who never doubt. Thank you that it simply says, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…period!” And if You are so unwilling to condemn me because of Your Son, then please don’t let me condemn anyone else, especially those closest to me, because of Him as well.

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