Romans 8:1 is a shout of victory of the believer. Paul is concluding his second major section of the letter to the church in Rome. This section addresses the struggle man has with sin and the only way to obtain victory over sin is through Christ.

The first two words of Romans 3:21 are a welcomed transition, “But now…” Reading the previous verses all the way back to chapter 1, Paul has presented the ugliness of sin. “But now,” provides a positive turning point we all need to hear that gives us hope because no one is worthy before God.