Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
CONDEMA'TION. The term refers to the sentence pronounced upon an adjudged criminal. In the sight of God the race lies under condemnation because of Adam's inherited sin and their actual transgressions. Rom 5:16, 1 Sam 30:18. " 2 Cor 3:7, Gal 1:9. But the gospel announces deliverance from sin. John 3:18. " Luke 2:10. By faith in Christ are we delivered from condemnation, and are brought into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Rom 8:21.