Fellowship, Full Joy, and Cleansing

1 John 1:7  •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 7
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In 1 John 1, we see a wonderful application of the precious blood of Christ. It is the basis of removing all that interferes with communion with the Father and the Son. It is our Christian privilege to make much of the blood of Christ. God is satisfied with the work of the cross and the efficacy of the blood of Christ to cleanse all sin and guilt. If awareness of sin in the walk rises to hinder our joy or fellowship, let us get into the presence of God and confess it.
Specific confession clears it all and frees our soul from the hindrance. A general sort of confession will not do, "he shall confess that he hath sinned in that thing" (Lev. 5:5). When there is such openness before God, it is cur blessed privilege to enjoy in a real way in our souls the sense of the cleansing power of the blood of Christ. The accuser's voice is stilled. The joy is full, and so is the fellowship.
"But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin." 1 John 1:7.