Daily Post

There is therefore 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. Paul wants the glory of their salvation, rather than the depressing reminder just given of their continuing sinfulness, to fill his readers’ minds and bring joy to their hearts. The apostle’s concern here is pastoral. Paul is telling his readers, in light of the foregoing reminder of their continuing sinfulness; they must now recall their acceptance, immunity, and security in Christ. “No condemnation” was probably meant in both senses- the judgment and the punishment. The law of the Spirit means His operative power. The law of sin is the operative power of sin, or else the divine law as used by sin to produce death. When we feel condemned over sin it is a matter of the Holy Spirit working within us to make right through repentance that which we have done to offend our God. Following our repentance there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ! What has the Holy Spirit laid upon your heart?