Topical Encyclopedia Condemnation, within the biblical context, refers to the judgment and resultant penalty that comes as a direct consequence of sin. It is a theme that runs throughout Scripture, illustrating the inherent justice of God and the moral order He has established. The concept of condemnation is deeply intertwined with the nature of sin and the holiness of God, highlighting the chasm between human imperfection and divine righteousness.Biblical Foundation The Bible consistently presents sin as an act of rebellion against God, which inevitably leads to condemnation. In the Book of Genesis, the narrative of the Fall (Genesis 3) sets the stage for understanding condemnation. Adam and Eve's disobedience resulted in immediate spiritual death and eventual physical death, marking the entrance of sin into the world and the beginning of humanity's estrangement from God. Romans 5:12 states, "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned." This passage underscores the universality of sin and its consequence—death, both physical and spiritual, which is the ultimate form of condemnation. The Law and Condemnation The Mosaic Law further elucidates the relationship between sin and condemnation. The Law was given to reveal sin and to demonstrate the standard of holiness required by God. Romans 3:20 explains, "Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin." The Law, while holy and good, serves to highlight human inability to achieve righteousness on their own, thus bringing awareness of condemnation. Galatians 3:10 adds, "All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.'" This curse is a form of condemnation, emphasizing that failure to uphold the Law in its entirety results in judgment. Christ's Redemptive Work The New Testament reveals the solution to the problem of condemnation through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Romans 8:1 declares, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." This profound statement encapsulates the heart of the Gospel: through faith in Christ, believers are freed from the condemnation that sin incurs. Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection provide the means by which believers are justified and reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 states, "God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God." This exchange—Christ bearing the condemnation deserved by sinners—demonstrates the depth of God's grace and the sufficiency of Christ's atonement. Eternal Implications The Bible also speaks to the eternal implications of condemnation. Those who reject the offer of salvation through Christ remain under condemnation. John 3:18 warns, "Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son." This verse highlights the critical choice each person faces: to accept or reject the salvation offered through Jesus. Revelation 20:12-15 describes the final judgment, where those not found in the Book of Life are cast into the lake of fire, the ultimate expression of eternal condemnation. This sobering reality underscores the urgency of the Gospel message and the necessity of faith in Christ for salvation. Conclusion Condemnation, as an inseparable consequence of sin, is a central theme in the biblical narrative. It serves as a reminder of God's holiness, the seriousness of sin, and the profound need for redemption through Jesus Christ. The Bible presents a clear dichotomy: condemnation for those who remain in sin and justification for those who are in Christ. Torrey's Topical Textbook Proverbs 12:2A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. Torrey's Topical Textbook Romans 6:23 Library God's Love to Fallen Man Wesley -- God's Love to Fallen Man The New Hampshire Baptist Confession. AD 1833. On the Fall of Man Zwingli's Distinctive Doctrines. The Form of Concord, Concluded. Exposition of the Doctrines of Grace The Permanent Significance of the Old Testament Letter clxiv. (AD 414. ) P??dobaptism. Its Accordance with the Institution of Christ, and ... Resources What are indulgences and plenary indulgences and is the concept biblical? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Tatian of Adiabene? | GotQuestions.org Does God punish us when we sin? | GotQuestions.org Condemnation: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Condemnation of the Wicked, an Example Condemnation: According to Men's Deserts Condemnation: Apostates Ordained To Condemnation: Chastisements are Designed to Rescue Us From Condemnation: Conscience Testifies to the Justice of Condemnation: Increased by Hypocrisy Condemnation: Increased by Impenitence Condemnation: Increased by Oppression Condemnation: Increased by Pride Condemnation: Increased by Unbelief Condemnation: Inseparable Consequence of Sin Condemnation: Saints are Delivered From, by Christ Condemnation: The Law is the Ministration of Condemnation: The Law Testifies to the Justice of Condemnation: The Sentence of God Against Sin Condemnation: Unbelievers Remain Under Condemnation: Universal, Caused by the Offense of Adam Related Terms Transgression (70 Occurrences) Licentiousness (10 Occurrences) Lasciviousness (9 Occurrences) |
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