There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus

Romans 8:1

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Romans 8:33-39

Statutes of limitation specify an amount of time (years) after which charges may not be brought against an alleged perpetrator of a crime. Part of the reason is to promote the speedy resolution of suspected violations of the law.

The Bible’s statute of limitations is spelled out in Romans 8:1: “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” That is, when a Christian sins, God does not have a certain time frame within which He must judge the sinner for his sins. Why? Because there is no judgment, and therefore no condemnation, for a Christian’s sins. The penalty for all our sins was heaped upon Christ in His passionate suffering before and during the crucifixion. Christ bore the judgment, condemnation, and penalty (death) for our sins. That is not to say our sins don’t matter—they certainly do. Our sins should be promptly confessed and fellowship with God restored. But there is no condemnation.

God’s “legalities” are not like those on earth. Take a moment today to thank God that you are free from condemnation—yesterday, today, and forever.

Bearing shame and scoffing rude, in my place condemned he stood; sealed my pardon with His blood. Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Philip Paul Bliss

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Judges 9–10

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