No Condemnation In Christ

The American Heritage Dictionary defines CONDEMN as "1. To express
disapproval of; censure; criticize. 2. To pronounce judgement against;
sentence." By these words we understand that something that has been
condemned, is something that has been determined to no longer be of use.

When speaking of a building, we understand that it no longer holds up to
a certain standard with respect to building codes. It is "judged" to have
failed to maintain those codes, either because of neglect or possibly
because of some other fault (earthquake, fire, etc.) Whatever the reason,
the building no longer is suitable for use. It is "disapproved" with
respect to functioning for it's original purpose.

When speaking of humans, we recognize that to be condemned means we have
a judgement against us. We too have failed to maintain some standard of
code or law. We are then "censured" or blamed: found to be at fault. With
respect to our spiritual relationship, it means we have failed to honor God
and obey His will. We have sinned, and are at fault for our sins.

When one finds oneself in Jesus Christ, they have no fear of condemnation.
There is no fear of one day finding oneself judged or criticized as having
failed to maintain one's status. In Jesus Christ, there is no "disapproval"
there is only Approval. God approves all who are in Christ, and no one
need fear ever being rejected, because we walk according to God's ways,
and not that of the flesh. In so doing, Christ takes away our sins and
we have no fault or blame laid against us!     [JW]

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them
 which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the
 flesh, but after the Spirit."  (Romans 8:1)