![]() ![]() ![]() “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. Like Madeline dancing for joy that her son’s life has been spared, we can rejoice that Jesus gave up his own life willingly for us while we were against him. Yet spiritually, do we trust in the finished work of Jesus on the cross? Time is running out and there is not another hearing before God (see Hebrews 9:27-28 and Acts 4:12). We may not be on death row or behind bars physically. Please join us as the fight continues to free Julius Jones. He deserves to walk out of jail and go home to his family, to be surrounded in love. Though his life was spared, Julius remains in prison, serving life without the possibility of parole. Without further intervention, he will remain locked up for the rest of his life. Novemmarks one year since Julius was taken off of death row. “We’ve only just begun”, she said, as the family now turn their attention to continue the fight for justice. Julius has spent roughly half of his life behind bars. Madeline Davis-Jones, mother of Julius, praised God for the outcome and was filmed dancing with joy, surrounded by those who have tirelessly campaigned for her son’s life. When one person turns from their sin to Christ, there is much rejoicing in heaven (Luke 15:7). The penalty of sin is death and Jesus paid the price in our place. Through Jesus’ death on the cross in our place, we can have life and hope, both in this life and in the next. When we look to the cross, we see both justice and mercy on display. Julius’ case points us to our desperate need for hope in both life and death. He said with confidence and elation that he would see Julius tomorrow. ![]() ![]() On the news of Julius’s life being saved, the Justice for Julius Instagram account proclaimed:Ī post shared by Julius Jones advisor to Julius, Minister Keith Jossell was preparing to be with him in his final moments, and “ready to help escort him to the doorsteps of heaven.” After the verdict was delivered, he shared that Julius “has gone from death to life”. Facing national and international pressure, he reviewed material on both sides, and commuted the sentence to 'life imprisonment without the possibility of parole'. With just over four hours until the execution, Governor Stitt finally released his decision " after prayerful consideration”. Cece Jones-Davis said, “Where there is life, there is hope.” Founder of the Justice for Julius campaign Rev. Supporters rallied together in those final hours demonstrating their faith and hope. They held prayer vigils leading up to the planned execution and proclaimed “There is power in the name of Jesus to break every chain” outside Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Influencers from Kim Kardashian to TD Jakes have used their platforms to help, students participated in mass walkouts in support of Julius and the #JusticeforJulius hashtag on social media was used to generate awareness.įor the Jones family, faith in God has been central to their campaign. The plight of Julius Jones featured in a popular 2018 documentary series The Last Defense, and more than six million people signed a petition asking Governor Stitt to stop the execution. 25 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, the Church still has a vital role to play.Matt Redman: ‘Reverence in worship has become my lifelong pursuit’.Rev Les Isaac: ‘I get bored if I’m in church too much.™ & © 2021 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. If the latter, Jones’ sentence will be commuted to life in prison with the possibility of parole. It is now up to Stitt whether Jones is put to death or gets clemency. They have found no claim which necessitated the granting of relief.” “The courts have heard multiple appeals in multiple forms and at multiple levels from Julius Jones. “For the past twenty-one years, both the state and federal judicial system have been involved in scrutinizing this case,” the website says. Because Jones’ case has received so much publicity and support, the family has set up its own Justice for Paul Howell website. Relatives of the victim, Paul Howell, however, remain convinced of Jones’ guilt. Julius Jones,” wrote Stavros Lambrinidis, the EU Ambassador to the US. “We respectfully urge you to exercise all powers vested in your office to grant clemency to Mr. Support for Jones has also gone international, with representatives from the European Union writing letters to the Oklahoma governor. Share #JuliusJones story and tweet at to ask him to release this innocent man,” Washington tweeted. Reality TV star Kim Kardashian - who has long advocated against Jones’ death sentence - actors Kerry Washington and Mandy Patinkin, professional athletes including Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and others, have been using their voice in calling for the governor to spare Jones. Celebrities have also joined in the effort in urging Gov. The case has garnered much attention, in part due to the 2018 ABC documentary series “ The Last Defense,” which spotlighted it. ![]()
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