Why can a believer have no condemnation even though they still fail?
Because Romans 8:1 declares there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, despite the believer's dilemma of doing what they know they should not do. The requirement is being in Christ, a position received by faith and faith alone in the Gospel, which is an act of God.
Les explains that Romans 8 follows Romans 7, where believers face the dilemma that the things they know they should not do, they find themselves doing betimes. In spite of that dilemma and those failures, God has promised there is no condemnation. The criteria or requirement is being in Christ Jesus, and no unbeliever is in Christ. A person may try to walk or behave like a Christian, but unless they are in Christ, they are not one. For those in Christ, that position comes by faith and faith alone in the Gospel, and it is an act of God. Les also notes that the word "law" in Romans 8:2 means a fact of life, not the Ten Commandments.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
More Questions
What does Romans 8:1 say in spite of our failures and dilemma?
Romans 8:1 declares that in spite of the dilemma of doing what we know we should not do, there is now no condemnation for the believer.
Why do some Christians reject the teaching that there is no condemnation for believers?
Many people who claim to be Christians cannot accept the security of "no condemnation"; they insist you must work and strive and be careful or you will lose your salvation.
Who does Romans 8 say has no condemnation?
Romans 8 declares that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ.