Bryant Wright, Founder

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1

Romans 8 is one of the most powerful, hope-filled chapters in Scripture. In just a few verses, it unpacks a series of life-altering truths—gifts, really—that every believer receives because of what Jesus accomplished through the cross and resurrection.

When Jesus took your place, He didn’t just erase your record. He adopted you. You’re not a parolee trying to stay out of trouble—you’re a beloved child welcomed home. Live in that freedom. Let it shape how you think, respond, and relate to others. If grace has covered your past, let it define your future.

Imagine a guilty person receiving a presidential pardon. The crime? Proven. The guilt? Obvious. But with the president’s signature, the slate is wiped clean—no prison, no punishment. That’s the power of a pardon. But it can feel controversial, especially when the one being pardoned doesn’t “deserve” it. Both President Biden, at the end of his term, and President Trump, at the beginning of his term, issued controversial pardons that many felt were irresponsible.

Yet when God issues us a pardon for the countless ways we’ve broken His law, the penalty of this crime has been removed. This pardon wasn’t signed with a pen but with the blood of Jesus. He took our place and penalty so we could be declared “not guilty” forever.

That’s what Paul is celebrating in Romans 8:1. Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, those who are in Christ are no longer under condemnation. We don’t have to fear God’s judgment or keep dragging around shame from our past. Jesus didn’t just cancel our sin—He absorbed it. Fully. Finally. Forever. It is perfectly just. He paid the penalty and gives us ultimate grace.

But let’s be real: even after forgiveness, the enemy loves to whisper, “You’re still guilty.” When that happens, stand on this truth: there is now (not later, not someday), no condemnation for those in Christ.

Have you truly accepted God’s pardon, or does a cloud of guilt still burden you? Remember, your forgiveness was costly—don’t cheapen it by ignoring it.

Live free, not because you’ve earned it, but because Jesus paid for it.

Stay with us tomorrow as we move into “Set Free to Live – Not Sin.”