Therefore, there is now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn There is no condemnation declared against born-again Christians; instead, we are declared as righteous. Behind the Words This word “condemnation” is an interesting word. The Greek word is katakrima, which means, “the result of a...
Romans 5:18, 19 – Summing it Up
Romans 5:18, 19 Therefore, as through one man's offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man's righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one...
Romans 5:16 – One for the Many
Romans 5:16 And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned. For the judgment which came from one offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification. Truth to Learn God’s free gift of righteousness takes care of...
Romans 3:8 – Misrepresented Truth
Romans 3:8 And why not say, "Let us do evil that good may come"?—as we are slanderously reported and as some affirm that we say. Their condemnation is just. Truth to Learn All sin will be judged, no matter what our excuse may be. Behind the Words The phrase “Let...
2 Peter 2:3 – Snake Oil Preachers
2 Peter 2:3 In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping. Truth to Learn Not every message delivered from the pulpit comes from God. Behind the Words The word...