In these four verses there is a wonderful shout of truth from Paul – ‘There is Now No Condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus’. This is great liberating truth for us that inspires worship and praise. It’s wonderful news knowing that ‘In Christ’ we are saved from the punishment our sins deserved, because sin was condemned in the flesh of Jesus – what an outrageous thing – that he who ‘knew no sin was made sin for us’.

Sermon Questions for Life Groups:

1. What do you understand condemnation to mean?

2. How does being free from condemnation affect how you live your life?

3. When we sin as Christians we affect our enjoyment of our relationship with God but it doesn't change our status as those 'in Christ' - discuss

4. Do you think we/you have a reputation for loving people? Discuss the answer to this question