Believers are washed through the redemptive work of Jesus, resulting in cleansing from sin.
The concept of being washed is rooted in the believer's salvation and signifies complete cleansing from sin. First Corinthians 6:11 states, 'And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.' This passage emphasizes that washing is a divine act initiated by God through Christ's blood. Psalm 51:2 also captures the essence of this cleansing, where David pleads to God, 'Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.' The assurance that believers are washed comes from the steadfast promise of God that His redemptive work is effective and complete, affirming our new status as clean and forgiven in His sight.
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