{Therefore now} (ara nun). Two particles. Points back to
the triumphant note in  7:25  after the preceding despair. {No
condemnation} (ouden katakrima). As sinners we deserved
condemnation in our unregenerate state in spite of the struggle.
But God offers pardon "to those in Christ Jesus (	ois en
Christ(9369) I(8873)ou). This is Paul's Gospel. The fire has burned on
and around the Cross of Christ. There and there alone is safety.
Those in Christ Jesus can lead the consecrated, the crucified,
the baptized life.