The Problem of Condemnation
Now there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1
And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
Hebrews 9:22
There is no condemnation for a believer. For the sinner, condemnation is assured (John 3:18), but for those who are justified by faith, we live in the freedom of Christ (Galatians 5:1).
So we have a distress. We find that we do sin. And, this may bring guilt, pain, shame, regret. Yet, these are not the right of the New Testament believer. We come to a conjunction, a crossroads of choice. Do I believe the Scriptures, or do I believe the pain of the shame, the guilt, and the condemnation.