How do we know cleansing grace is essential for believers?
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Cleansing grace is essential because believers constantly need to seek forgiveness for their sins, reflecting the ongoing need for God's merciful cleansing.
David's plea for cleansing from secret faults underscores the believer's recognition of continuous need for God's grace. In Psalm 19:12, David prays, 'Cleanse thou me from secret faults,' acknowledging that there are sins of ignorance we commit without realizing it. This aligns with the New Testament teaching found in 1 John 1:9, where we learn that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. This illustrates that cleansing grace is not just a one-time act but an ongoing relationship whereby we consistently seek God's forgiveness and purification, ensuring our fellowship with Him remains unbroken.
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