John 3:18a – “He who believes in Him Jesus is not judged”
The Bible is very clear in its declaration that individuals who are not “in Christ” are lost and under condemnation. If you are not “in Christ Jesus” you have not escaped the condemnation and the wrath of sin. The sole basis of this justification and declaration of “no condemnation” is the assurance found in the words “in Christ Jesus.”
We were all condemned in Adam, but in the last Adam there is no condemnation. Christians do sin and fail to bring glory to God, and we do suffer the natural consequences of our sins. However, we do not suffer condemnation because Christ was condemned in our stead. The legalist tries desperately to please God by obeying the law in his own strength, however it is impossible.
On the other hand, the Christian who is under the control of the Holy Spirit experiences the sanctifying work of the Spirit in his daily life. God has placed the believer in a living vital union in Christ. We have been made one with Christ through a living relationship. “He is our representative and we are one with Him, and what He is that we are. Our union is inseparable, and therefore our condemnation is impossible.”
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Pastor Josh Laryea