Rom 8:1 | TNotes | STEP | 8:1 So now there is no condemnation: Paul concludes from the argument of chs 5–7 that neither sin (ch 6 ) nor the law (ch 7 ) can keep believers from having eternal life (ch 5 ). Paul can triumphantly proclaim that those who belong to Christ Jesus need not fear that they will be condemned for their sins.

‏ Romans 8:1

8:1 ^a So now there is no condemnation: Paul concludes from the argument of chs 5–7 ^b that neither sin (ch 6 ^c) nor the law (ch 7 ^d) can keep believers from having eternal life (ch 5 ^e). Paul can triumphantly proclaim that those who belong to Christ Jesus need not fear that they will be condemned for their sins.