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Romans 8
No Condemnation—Really

If you’ve ever wondered whether God is disappointed in you, you’re not alone. Condemnation is subtle. It disguises itself as guilt, shame, and self-doubt. But Romans 8 opens with a bold declaration: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Not a little. Not someday. Right now—none.

This doesn’t mean we’re perfect. It means our standing has changed. The sentence has been lifted. The shame doesn’t belong to us anymore. Because “through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”

That’s not theory—it’s truth. Real freedom. Not just from punishment, but from the weight of trying to carry our past on our own.

This isn’t about pretending we’ve never messed up. It’s about knowing those mess-ups don’t define us anymore. Christ has already dealt with them.

If you’re still walking under the weight of old guilt, hear this: you are not condemned. You are not disqualified. You are not alone. Jesus carried what you couldn’t—and He invites you to walk in freedom.