Romans 8:1-2–No Condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus!

Romans 8:1-2–"Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."

Praise God for what He has done in Christ Jesus!  Time here does not permit for the sheer amount of information I want to unload on this incredibly important and theologically-dense topic.  That being said, it needs to be said that this verse and the theology therein is at the very heart of the Christian message and it runs something like this:

The Law of God, which includes His perfect commands of righteousness for human begins to live by, condemns the person because on every person's own unrighteous, rebellious heart.  The Law, though, was never meant to save as much as it was intended to reveal God's perfect holiness as well as man's utter debauchery in our very hearts.  But God, who is rich in mercy and not wanting that we would be abandoned in our state, sent His Son, Christ Jesus, to die an atoning death on our behalf.  Now, through confession and belief in Jesus, we are freed!  Amen!

So, as Christmas season approaches, let us not forget this great mystery of God's grace in Christ Jesus!