As I preached on Romans 8 – I was struck by just how incredible the words – no condemnation – are. After several chapters describing how condemnation came to all men – how there is no escape – how the Law cannot help – finally Paul gives the great news.

For those in Christ – there is now no condemnation. And it is entirely due to the work of Christ on the Cross.

These words should drive us to want to please the One who saved us. The One who calls us to be holy.

These words should drive us to plead with family and friends and relatives who are under the sentence of condemnation. If they are not in Christ – they are lost forever.

These words should cause us to live lives of rejoicing and confident expectation of an eternity with Christ.

It is unlikely that we will ever hear any words that match these for their glory – for those in Christ – there is no condemnation.