Become New with John Ortberg 1. There is No Condemnation in Christ Jesus
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Jan 20, 2026 In a world steeped in condemnation and cancel culture, one message shines through: there is no condemnation in Christ. The discussion dives into how cultural judgment affects our lives and how friendship with Jesus liberates us from self-condemnation. A touching story of six-year-old Ruby Bridges highlights love and prayer over hate, as she faces hostility yet chooses to bless rather than curse. Listeners are encouraged to shift from judgment to blessing, embracing a life of grace and hope.
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No Condemnation In Christ
- Paul declares "there is now therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus," reframing identity under grace rather than judgment.
- John Ortberg says entering friendship with Jesus makes condemnation irrelevant and opens a new reality of blessing.
Culture Saturated With Condemnation
- Ortberg observes our culture is saturated with condemnation: cancel culture, outrage, self-judgment, and church politics.
- He contrasts that with Dallas Willard's claim that friendship with Jesus renders condemnation irrelevant.
A Dinner Moment Of Self-Judgment
- John Ortberg shares a dinner moment where self-condemnation quickly surfaced after a compliment about Nancy's impact.
- He uses it to illustrate how easily we slide into self-judgment even amid blessing.
