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Condemation
Open directlyHastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
CONDEMA'TION. The term refers to the sentence pronounced upon an adjudged criminal. In the sight of God the race lies under condemnation because of Adam's inherited sin and their actual transgressions. Rom 5:16, 1 Sam 30:18. The law which convicts men of sin is called the "ministration of condemnation." 2 Cor 3:7, Gal 1:9. But the gospel announces deliverance from sin. John 3:18. Therefore it is truly "good tidings of great joy." Luke 2:10. By faith in Christ are we delivered from condemnation, and are brought into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Rom 8:21.
Scripture references
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
CONDEMA'TION. The term refers to the sentence pronounced upon an adjudged criminal. In the sight of God the race lies under condemnation because of Adam's inherited sin and their actual transgressions. Rom 5:16, 1 Sam 30:18. The law which convicts men of sin is called the "ministration of condemnation." 2 Cor 3:7, Gal 1:9. But the gospel announces deliverance from sin. John 3:18. Therefore it is truly "good tidings of great joy." Luke 2:10. By faith in Christ are we delivered from condemnation, and are brought into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Rom 8:21.