It's one of the most common experiences as a human person to feel condemned for your sin.

This is even true as a Christian.

Many Christians live a life where they vacillate in and out of a state of condemnation, feeling like God does not love them.

Their sin has separated them from God, and they have effectively forfeited their hold on God's grace.

We need to understand that in the Bible, in the New Testament in particular, there is beautiful

teaching that frees us, liberates us, and gives us great confidence in God.

One of the best verses in all of the Bible for fighting discouragement and fear and despair

is Romans 8.1, and we're going to talk about that in an epic two-part podcast series right here on

Grace and Truth. Before I dive into Romans 8-1, welcome to Grace and Truth. My name is Owen Strand.

I will be your host. Please subscribe to this podcast on all platforms. We are in our summer series.

You can see if you're watching this on YouTube or another platform, my surroundings,

very thankful to a family member who's helping me record in this summer session and

thrilled to be back with you all. Romans 8-1 reads this, there is therefore now no condemnation

for those who are in Christ Jesus. One of the most explosive verses in all the Bible.

There is therefore now for the Christian, no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Here's what I want to do today and in the episode to follow this one.

You ready?

I want to load you up with as much encouragement as I can give you in a biblically grounded

way.

Here's one reality of the Christian life.

Sometimes in the Christian life, you have two different sides.

You have those who are happy, clappy, and nice and kind and encouraging and affirming, but don't

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