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The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Obuobi, has emphasised that Jesus Christ came to earth not to condemn sinners, but to save them from the guilt and consequences of sin.

Delivering a sermon titled “Now No Condemnation” during the Holy Saturday service of the Taifa Zone in the Achimota Area, as part of this year’s Easter Conventions, Apostle Obuobi explained that Jesus is not concerned with the sinful state people find themselves in. Rather, He is focused on redeeming them. “That is why all who put their faith in Him are not condemned,” he said.

Using Romans 8:1 as his foundational text, Apostle Obuobi stated, “There is now no condemnation for those who believe in Christ.” He clarified that to be condemned means to be declared guilty and deserving of punishment.

He pointed out that freedom from condemnation requires two key conditions, that is, being in Christ, and walking according to the Spirit, not the flesh.

Tracing the origin of condemnation to the Garden of Eden, he cited Romans 6:23 and Romans 5:12 to show that humanity fell under condemnation through Adam’s disobedience. “When Adam sinned, all humanity was condemned with him. Death spread to all through his disobedience,” he stressed.

“In the Garden of Eden, mankind was declared guilty and worthy of punishment. That punishment was death—the consequence of disobedience,” he added.

However, Apostle Obuobi proclaimed the good news that in Christ Jesus, humanity has been released from this condemnation. “Through Christ, we are freed from the guilt and punishment of sin,” he said.

He reiterated that Jesus did not come to judge or condemn sinners, but to save them. As a result, those who believe in Christ are no longer condemned but are now justified.

He explained that justification is a remissive act, in which God forgives and cancels sin completely. He further noted that justification is a restorative act, in which the forgiven sinner is restored to God’s favor through the imputed righteousness of Christ.

“God now sees the believer through the lens of Christ. He no longer sees us as sinners, but as righteous. This gives us the confidence to come before Him,” Apostle Obuobi said.

He emphasized that the foundation of justification is the atoning work of Jesus—His death and resurrection—as stated in Romans 5:9 and Romans 4:25. “When a person accepts Christ, God places their sin on Christ and credits them with His righteousness,” he explained.

He further noted that justification does not mean the punishment was simply withheld. “The punishment for sin was executed—but not on us. Jesus took our place and bore the punishment on our behalf,” he said.

Apostle Obuobi concluded with an appeal to those who have not yet accepted Christ to do so, in order to be freed from the guilt and consequences of sin, and to experience the peace that Christ alone can provide.

The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has declared that the power demonstrated in the resurrection of Jesus Christ makes every believer unstoppable.

Preaching on the topic “The Power of the Resurrection” at the climax of the 2025 Easter Convention of the Teshie-Nungua Area (Teshie Zone) held at Salem Park, Teshie, Apostle Obuobi stated that nothing could hold Jesus back—not the sealed stone, the Roman soldiers, nor the efforts of religious leaders. In the same way, he affirmed, nothing can stop the believer who walks in the power of Christ.

“Every attempt was made to prevent Jesus from rising,” he said. “Religious authorities schemed, and the enemy strategised to keep Him in the grave. But all of it failed. The power of God triumphed over every opposition.”

Quoting 1 Corinthians 15:14, Apostle Obuobi emphasized that the resurrection is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. “If Christ had not risen, our faith would be futile, and the gospel would be meaningless,” he explained. “But because He rose, we have a living hope and a firm foundation.”

He noted that the resurrection is not just a historical event but a present reality that assures believers of victory over sin, Satan, and death. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead, he stressed, is active and available to every believer today.

“The strategy of the devil was to keep Jesus in the grave permanently,” he said. “But God displayed His surpassing power by raising Him back to life. That power still works today—it lives in us!”

Apostle Obuobi also highlighted the resurrection as a guarantee of the believer’s future resurrection. “Death is not the end for the Christian,” he said. “Just as Christ rose, we too will rise again (1 Corinthians 15:21-22).”

He urged Christians to walk in the confidence that the Spirit of the Living God dwells within them, and that Christ reigns now and forever. 

Apostle Obuobi concluded by inviting those who have not yet accepted Christ to do so without delay, assuring them that encountering Jesus is the only way to experience the true power of the resurrection.