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The subject here is no longer Christ's work for us, but the Spirit's work within us. In the Garden of Eden, God cursed the serpent, saying that the offspring of the woman would “bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15). Oh, for an overpowering faith that shall get the victory over doubts and fears, and make us enjoy the liberty with which Christ makes men free! The Christian is both saint and sinner. We like to get into the beauty and victory of Romans 8, but tend to skip over the struggle and heartache of Romans 6 (see notes) and Romans 7 (see notes). When one is truly condemned there is no hope. The water was running all the while below the rocks. (See related resource - in Christ and in Christ Jesus). They are in Him vitally, as the branch is in the vine (John 15:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) or, as the head and members of the body are in vital union (1Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 1:23-note). We are warned to remember that there is no separable “Gospel of the Spirit.” Not for a moment are we to advance, as it were, from the Lord Jesus Christ to a higher or deeper region, ruled by the Holy Ghost. However, the law failed even its chief guardians, the scribes and Pharisees. Romans 8:1 - definition and verses of Bible references on Romans 8:1 using Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Bible Concordance online. Then venerable commentator Matthew Henry writes that.. It can never be raised again. This came into play in the case of a man who confessed to a Wisconsin judge that 2 years earlier in the same court he had been charged with murder and was found innocent. In other words, it is what God has made the believing sinner that insures the fact that there is no cause for condemnation in him. But not only are we to be on our guard; we are to rejoice in the thought that the mighty, the endless work of the Spirit is all done always upon that sacred Field, Christ Jesus. Paul's call to obey the Spirit makes no sense at all if the Spirit is only an impersonal power or force. This negative thus denies absolutely and objectively the possibility in this case of condemnation by God. ", Oh, for faith to lay hold on this! • Loves to imagine that it is the captain of its ship, and refuses to acknowledge its dependence on God or acknowledge Christ as Lord. And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their deeds were evil. -- Rom 8:1. The heavenly water has been seen and heard in its flow; as in a limestone country the traveller may see and hear, through fissures in the fields, the buried but living floods. 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if it is so that the Spirit of God dwells in you (plural). He writes... here we find the secret that is to “stint the strife” which we have just witnessed, and which in our own souls we know so well. you say. As the debts of a wife must be discharged by her husband, and as, by her marriage, all her previous obligations are at once transferred to him, so the believer, being married to Christ, is no longer exposed to the curse of the law. Will Christ Jesus? In chapter 7, Paul spoke of the limitations of the law. Earlier, Paul contrasted Adam, whose trespass resulted in death for many, and Christ, whose life brought about “the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness” for many (5:17). All that Paul has been saying comes to a grand and glorious climax in this chapter. After all, it was not Torah law that was faulty, but “sinful flesh” that kept it from being fully effective (v. 3). The just penalty incurred by the sins of the human race was paid by the death of Christ. Afterwards, in express terms, he denies that they can be either accused or condemned—which they might be, were there any ground for either. He assures them that they are not in the flesh, but are in the Spirit. The fact that He is there and that you are seen by God in Him is the fullest possible testimony to your freedom from all condemnation. “God did, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh” (v. 3). But those in the right place, whether a rescue module or spiritually in the storm. It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? When I seek to love people who are unlovable in my own energy, I find that I cannot do it. It follows from the nature of this union that it must transform the character of those who are its subjects. All the blessings which thou wouldst have had if thou hadst kept the law, and more, are thine, because Christ has kept it for thee. If we are in Christ, we need not wait in doubts and fears for the verdict of the great white Throne. In earlier times, God dwelled among his people in the tabernacle or temple. The question is not at all now one of justification, but one of position, in Christ Risen, "where condemnation is not, and cannot be." (1Corinthians 4:5). I am not condemned! Oh, the peace of simply knowing Bold I approach th’ eternal throne, Charles Hodge addresses the question of "In what sense are believers 'in Christ Jesus?'" All the love and the acceptance which perfect obedience could have obtained of God, belong to thee, because Christ was perfectly obedient on thy behalf, and hath imputed all his merits to thy account, that thou mightst be exceeding rich through him, who for thy sake became exceeding poor. In the majority of its occurrences in Romans 8, it quite certainly denotes the Holy Spirit, and in two of them it clearly does not. Christ possesses all blessings and eternal life: they are thenceforward the property of the soul. This is Paul’s Gospel. “Those who are in the flesh can’t please God“ (v. 8). They are also freed from bondage to sin by the Holy Spirit, a product of the payment of the penalty by Christ. 4:8 “BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.”. To insist on feeling guilty is but another way of insisting on helping God with our salvation. But then, He does possess it; and the Christian, so possessing and so possessed, is not only bound but enabled, in humble but practical reality, in a liberty otherwise unknown, to “fulfil the just demand of the Law,” “to please God,” in a life lived not to self but to Him. Notice this. Now Paul is looking to Jesus and is finding his standing in Him. No Condemnation. ‘There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus’ “ (Ro 8:1). Those for whom there is not now and never will be any condemnation are described first in their relationship to Christ and second in their character. Martin Luther said if the Bible were a ring then Romans would be a the gem that enhanced that ring. The person whose mind is set on the flesh will love the things of the flesh instead of God. New International Dictionary of NT Theology. Dr Harry Ironside has an interesting thought on the variation in translations remarking that "Careful students of the original text discover that the last part of Romans 8:1 in the King James version is an interpolation properly belonging to verse 4 [Romans 8:4]. Those who are with God should not fear anything else of the world because God is greater than all things. But here the truth of the Spirit, like those floods, finding at last their exit at some rough cliff’s base, pours itself into the light, and animates all the scene. ", No condemnation now I dread: In such an order and manner of treatment there is a spiritual and also a practical lesson. Again, this does not only describe their present state but their permanent position. Robert Haldane in his classic commentary on Romans comments on the wonderful phrase "in Christ Jesus" writing that... To be in Christ Jesus is to be one with Him, as united to Him by faith. In Christ Jesus believers are safe from the "flood" "in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God" (see Romans 2:5-note) which in fact is already being "revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness" (see Romans 1:18-19-notes) and holy wrath that will one day come to full ripeness in Revelation 6-19 and in the eternal Lake of fire. It is not here said that Christ is with His people, or at their right hand, but that they are in Him, in order that they may know that, being in Him, they have nothing to fear; for what evil can reach those who are one with the Son of God? Romans 8:1-11 8There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. This union is represented in Scripture by various terms and by many similitudes; its efficacy and power are shown, when it is said, “He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit.” It is in virtue of this union that the sufferings and obedience of Christ are imputed to His people, they being one with Him who fulfilled the law, and satisfied the justice of God. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, Barton, B. (Jn 3:18,19). However, the mind that is set on the flesh: • Loves the things of the flesh, and so is loath to give them up. It is a legal technical term for the result of judging, including both the sentence and the execution or the sentence followed by a suggested punishment (The suffix -ma makes it the result of judgment). Victor, MacArthur, J: Romans 1-8. When you were IN ADAM, you were CONDEMNED (Ro 5:18-note) no matter how good you thought you were but NOW that you are IN CHRIST, there will never be condemnation again. Condemnation has buried in it the word judgment; literally … Continue reading "Commentary on Romans 8:1-11" A person is either in Christ or not in Him (1Cor 15:22 "For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall be made alive."). He who gave his only Son in order to save all humans will surely give those who have accepted Christ great things. F B Meyer in Our Daily Walk has the following devotional... "There is, therefore, now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus." Thou couldst not speak with him: but now thou hast access with boldness. Hide all my transgressions from view.". The “if” at the beginning of this sentence is not intended to introduce doubt about the spiritual condition of the people to whom Paul is writing. Noteworthy indeed is the manner of the introduction of this glorious truth. The believer will never stand before God as Judge to be condemned or punished for his sins. Jesus, and all in Him, is mine! The key word of this section is which, while it is used only five times in chapters 1 to 7 and eight times in chapters 9 to 16, occurs twenty-one times in chapter 8, that is, much more often than in any other single chapter in the whole New Testament. Romans 8:1-11. They are not mine. ca 1839). The scribes were obviously motivated to add such qualifications (interpolated from v4), for otherwise Paul’s gospel smelled too much of grace."! The Spirit is personal, and this leads to the commands to respond to the Spirit in a fully personal manner. Obeying the Spirit means a personal loyalty and obedience to Christ which expresses itself by following the leadership of the Spirit in all life's decisions. “It is impossible,” Luther remarks, “for a man to be a Christian without having Christ, and if he has Christ, he has at the same time all that is in Christ. This is not the righteousness of perfect conduct, but the righteousness with which God credits Christians because of their faith. While Paul has assured these Christians that the Spirit of God dwells in them, he must also acknowledge another reality—that “the body is dead because of sin.”. But when I put my faith in Christ, I begin to realize that HE can forgive THROUGH me. “because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be“ (v. 7). What gives peace to the conscience is, that by faith our sins are no more ours, but Christ’s, upon whom God hath laid them all; and that, on the other hand, all Christ’s righteousness is ours, to whom God hath given it. Guilty -- that's our status. Spurgeon comments: “assuredly it is according to divine equity, even if it be not according to human law. 'Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit' (Romans 8:1) Guilt, shame and remorse are debilitating. Broadman & Holman Publishers, Brown, Colin, Editor. The Spirit has produced some genuinely beautiful and holy lives—none perfect, to be sure, but beautiful and holy nevertheless. (Romans 8:1-4 Power of the Indwelling Spirit). The seat belts protect the occupants from the impact with the water. "But I was guilty," he admitted. The characteristics of this glorious standing. (Bruce, F F, The Epistle of Paul to the Romans: Tyndale Press, 1966), NIDNTT - The noun katakrima, is first found in the 1st cent. Those and those only who are the one with Him are the persons to whom there is no condemnation. And every day we are to draw upon the indwelling Giver of Life to do for us His own, His characteristic work; to show us “our King in His beauty,” and to “fill our springs of thought and will with Him.” (Moule, C. G. The Epistle of St Paul to the Romans), "BLESSED ARE THOSE WHOSE LAWLESS DEEDS HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN, AND WHOSE SINS HAVE BEEN COVERED. They still think that condemnation can come upon them. 3. Romans Summary by Jay Smith. (Romans 8 - Ironside's Notes on Selected Books). (ed. Epistle to the Romans Summary. My Saviour's obedience and blood No (3762) (oudeis from oude in turn from ou = not + dé = but + heis = one) literally means "but absolutely not one". Now Paul offers a similar metaphor, contrasting the mind that is set on the flesh (which he equates with death), and the mind that is set on the Spirit (which he equates with life and peace). Katakrima is always an adverse verdict. On the other hand, let him be careful not to overdraw his theory, and to prescribe too rigidly the methods of experience. Note also that there are not different degrees of being in Christ. We were judged guilty of breaking the law (sin) but sin has been judged in the propitiatory sacrifice and substitutionary atonement of Jesus. It was intended to keep Israel from shame—to help them to praise God—to help them live in such a way that God would not forsake them—to keep them pure—and to keep them from sinning against God (Psalm 119:5-12). NLT: So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. It is God's Spirit producing righteousness in and through my life surrendered to Him (cf Phil 1:11-note). What up, Romans? Christ lives in me. To achieve this mindset requires a spiritual transformation—the kind of transformation involved in being “born anew” or “born from above”(John 3:3). (translated from Textus Receptus). Who then will condemn us? (Romans 8 - Hodge's Commentary on Romans). The condemnation has once and for all fallen fully and finally upon Christ our Substitute. Reach my blest Savior first, 8 T here is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, a who 1 do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 8:1, NIV: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus," Romans 8:1, ESV: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." This includes high moral standards (Ro 8:4-note) and more. But whenever my flesh comes out in my thoughts, words or actions it proves to result in nothing but death. Glory! “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage!” warns Paul in Gal 5:1 (NKJV). Since we have found peace with God by looking to the finished work of the Redeemer on the cross, we are now to find the peace of God by looking to His unfinished work on the throne, of which the Holy Spirit is the sign, seal, and executor. Christ is the sphere of safety for all who are identified with Him by faith. Everything which Christ has, becomes the property of the believing soul: everything which the soul has, becomes the property of Christ. New Testament Commentary Set, 12 Volumes. In view of the fact that "therefore" leads us to expect some result that flows logically from the preceding text what specifically is Paul pointing back to by using this term of conclusion? 9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. Thus, as we shall see in detail as we proceed, the Apostle, while he still firmly keeps his hand, so to speak, on Justification, is occupied fully now with its issue, Holiness. Nashville: Thomas Nelson), A T Robertson writing on no condemnation notes that "As sinners we deserved condemnation in our unregenerate state in spite of the struggle. Jesus called them a brood of vipers (Matthew 3:7) and hypocrites (Matthew 23:13-29). If health is buoyant and the heart is full of song, they are sure of their acceptance with God; but if the sun is darkened and the clouds return; when the heart is dull and sad, they imagine that they are under the ban of God's displeasure. 1986. 3For what the law couldn’t do, in that it was weak through the flesh (Greek: sarkos—from sarx), God did, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh; 4that the ordinance of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit (Greek: pneuma). (MacDonald, W., and Farstad, A. Believer's Bible Commentary: Old and New Testaments. He does not say, "There is no cross, no affliction to them or no displeasure in the affliction,’’ for this there may be; but no condemnation. ), which the WEB has updated. With me can have nothing to do; M Model (Romans 4:1-25) – Abraham as a model for saving faith Charles Wesley Play, God's principles of "Double Jeopardy" (Guilty but not subject to re-trial) - Double jeopardy is a legal concept that protects a person from being prosecuted more than once for the same offense. That nothing will ever separate them from the love of God is Paul’s triumphant conclusion. (NASB: Lockman). It is not by nature that we enjoy this union, since by nature we are “children of wrath” and “without Christ.” The means by which we are united to Christ are on His part by His Spirit, and on our part by faith. This mystic union with the Son of God is only possible to faith working by love (1Jo 3:23, 24). This force, as the apostle now unfolds, is the Holy Spirit, by Whom Christ crucified and risen reproduces Himself in the believer (Php 3:10-note). It can be translated so, then, consequently. The two particles together strengthen each other and indicate a conclusion drawn with immediate force from what has just been said. There cannot be degrees here: men either are in Christ, or not in Him. "The Eighth Chapter of Romans is the instinctive goal of the Christian. We may stumble, we may fall, we may trip, we may make a thousand mistakes, we may sin and we do, we may get off the path, we may go astray, we may have a thousand problems, but for the believer in Jesus Christ, there is, therefore now, no condemnation because God has said it is so. Read more Share Copy Show footnotes . He casts His mantle upon us, and we are clothed; for He is the glorious Savior, blessed for ever.” This union was typified under the law in the person of the high priest, who carried on his breast the twelve stones, on which were engraved the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel; so that, when he appeared before God, all the people appeared in him, thus showing that all believers are before God in Jesus Christ, their great High Priest. And if sometimes your sins rise, say, "I know you, but you are all gone forever. The believer's "no condemnation" state is found in union with Christ Jesus, the keystone of Pauline theology, and the place of safety and liberty. (Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament), "But wait!" Now he dwells in us. [THERE IS] THEREFORE NOW NO CONDEMNATION: Ouden ara nun katakrima: OUR FOREVER POSITION: My responsibility is to put to death the deeds of the flesh by His Spirit (Ro 8:13-note) and to daily walk in the energy and power of His Spirit (Gal 5:16-note, Ga 5:25-note, cf Gal 6:8). Elsewhere, Paul speaks of Christians as being “in Christ Jesus” (3:24; 6:11, 23; 8:1, etc. Oh, doubting one, look away then altogether from self and state, look away from frame and feelings to Christ. Freedom from condemnation is given to all who are in Christ, and to be in Him means to be of the new creation. Hey! There and there alone is safety. We should choose "the Spirit of life'' (Ro 8:2-note), "the Spirit'' (Ro 8:4-note), "the Spirit of Christ'' (Ro 8:9-note), "the Spirit of Him Who raised Jesus'' (God, Ro 8:11-note), "the Spirit of God'' (Ro 8:14-note), and "the Spirit of sonship'' (Ro 8:15-note). It is present: "Now.". The confidence and peace of Romans 8 follows the confusion and conflict that marked Romans 7. --A. P. Cecil, We are brought to God "in Christ Jesus," and so all question of judgment is forever settled. But as far as the penalty of the law is concerned, Jesus' death places us in a wonderful position of being exempt from eternal punishment. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House). Nothing is mechanical, automatic; we are fully persons still; He who annexes and possesses our personality does not for a moment violate it. Paul uses references of the "Spirit" and the "Flesh" to communicate his ideas. He does not say, "There is no accusation against them,’’ for this there is; but the accusation is thrown out, and the indictment quashed. (1Co 1:30), Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. (Disciple's Study Bible) (Bolding added). Paul here. 10If Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the spirit is alive because of righteousness. It is of the utmost importance to see this. What a glorious salvation we have! Victory is not in ourselves but in the Holy Spirit, Who indwells, motivates and empowers us now to deny ungodliness and live sensibly, righteously and godly in this present age (see Titus 2:11, 12, 13, 14, 15 notes Titus 2:11, 12, 13-15), T J Bach wrote that “The Holy Spirit longs to reveal to you the deeper things of God. In Romans 6 believers are shown to be identified with Christ in His representative death to Sin in the crucifixion of the old man which subsequently gave way to a walk in newness of life (Ro 6:4, 5, 6 - notes). X (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2002), Copyright 2008, 2011, 2017, Richard Niell Donovan, “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. 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