There is no condemnation now. Condemnation is in every sense out of the question! [But there are some qualifiers! See note on James 2:19.] In chapter 6, Paul shows us that in BAPTISM, the Christian dies to sin. In chapter 7, he shows us that this death terminates our "marriage" to the Law. In chapter 8, he shows us that the Holy Spirit living in each CHRISTIAN (John 7:38-39; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Ephesians 2:22) breaks the power of sin and makes it possible to choose to obey God. For those who live in union with Christ Jesus. "No condemnation" applies only to those who are united to Christ in a living union. Compare 1 John 1:7; 2 Corinthians 5:17.

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