Topical Encyclopedia Condemnation, within the biblical context, refers to the declaration of guilt and the pronouncement of punishment upon those who transgress God's laws. The concept of condemnation is deeply rooted in the justice of God as revealed through the Law. The Law, given through Moses, serves as a divine standard that testifies to the righteousness and justice of God, highlighting the inherent sinfulness of humanity and the consequent need for divine judgment.The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Romans, articulates the role of the Law in bringing awareness of sin and the just condemnation that follows. Romans 3:19-20 states, "Now we know that whatever the Law says, it says to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the Law. For the Law merely brings awareness of sin." Here, the Law functions as a mirror, reflecting the moral failures of humanity and underscoring the justice of God's condemnation. The Old Testament provides numerous instances where the Law testifies to the justice of condemnation. In Deuteronomy 27:26 , it is written, "Cursed is he who does not put the words of this Law into practice." This pronouncement of a curse upon those who fail to uphold the Law illustrates the inherent justice in God's condemnation of sin. The Law, therefore, is not merely a set of rules but a testament to God's holy standard, which, when violated, justly results in condemnation. The justice of condemnation is further emphasized in the prophetic writings. The prophet Ezekiel, speaking to the house of Israel, declares in Ezekiel 18:4 , "Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die." This passage underscores the personal responsibility each individual bears before God and the just consequence of sin, which is death. The Law, as a reflection of God's character, demands justice, and thus, the condemnation of sin is a necessary aspect of divine justice. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ affirms the justice of the Law and its role in condemnation. In John 3:18 , He states, "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." Here, the condemnation is not only a result of failing to adhere to the Law but also of rejecting the provision of salvation through Christ. The Law, therefore, continues to testify to the justice of condemnation, even as it points to the necessity of faith in Christ for redemption. The epistle to the Galatians further elucidates the purpose of the Law in relation to condemnation. Galatians 3:10 declares, "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 passage highlights the impossibility of achieving righteousness through the Law alone, as it inevitably leads to condemnation due to human inability to fully comply with its demands. In summary, the Law serves as a divine witness to the justice of condemnation. It reveals the holiness of God, the sinfulness of humanity, and the righteous judgment that follows. Through the Law, God’s justice is manifested, and the need for a Savior is made evident, pointing ultimately to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Torrey's Topical Textbook Romans 3:19Now we know that what things soever the law said, it said to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 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