Topical Encyclopedia Condemnation, in the biblical context, refers to the divine judgment and sentence pronounced by God against sin and unrighteousness. It is a central theme in Scripture, highlighting the holiness of God, the seriousness of sin, and the need for redemption through Jesus Christ.Nature of Condemnation Condemnation is the righteous judgment of God upon sin. It is not merely a human or societal judgment but a divine decree that reflects God's perfect justice and holiness. The Bible consistently portrays God as a just judge who cannot tolerate sin. In Romans 1:18 , it is written, "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people who suppress the truth by their wickedness." The Universality of Sin and Condemnation Scripture teaches that all humanity is under the sentence of condemnation due to sin. Romans 3:23 states, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." This universal condition of sin results in a universal need for salvation. Romans 5:12 explains, "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." The Law and Condemnation The Law of God, given through Moses, serves to reveal sin and bring awareness of condemnation. Romans 3:20 declares, "Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin." The Law acts as a mirror, reflecting humanity's sinful nature and the impossibility of achieving righteousness through human effort alone. Condemnation and the Role of Conscience The human conscience also plays a role in the experience of condemnation. Romans 2:15 describes how the law is written on the hearts of people, with their consciences bearing witness. This internal moral compass often accuses individuals, reinforcing the reality of condemnation apart from divine intervention. Deliverance from Condemnation through Christ The New Testament reveals that deliverance from condemnation is possible through faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 8:1 proclaims, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." This deliverance is not based on human merit but on the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus, who bore the penalty of sin on behalf of humanity. The Final Judgment The Bible speaks of a final judgment where God's sentence of condemnation will be executed upon those who have rejected His offer of salvation. Revelation 20:12-15 describes the great white throne judgment, where the dead are judged according to their deeds, and anyone not found in the Book of Life is cast into the lake of fire. The Call to Repentance In light of the reality of condemnation, Scripture calls all people to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Acts 17:30-31 urges, "Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead." Condemnation, therefore, serves as a sobering reminder of the gravity of sin and the necessity of seeking God's grace and forgiveness through Jesus Christ, who offers redemption and the promise of eternal life to all who believe. Torrey's Topical Textbook Matthew 25:41Then shall he say also to them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: Torrey's Topical Textbook Library "And for Sin Condemned Sin in the Flesh. " "There is Therefore Now no Condemnation to them which are in ... The Condemnation which Condemns the Judges The Helpless State of the Sinner under Condemnation. 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Resources What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ (Romans 8:1)? | GotQuestions.orgHow can an elder come under the same condemnation as the devil (1 Timothy 3:6)? | GotQuestions.org Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation? | 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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