Being declared clean by God means being justified, sanctified, and accepted because of Christ's sacrifice, assuring eternal union with Him.
To be declared clean by God signifies the transformative work of Christ in our lives through the Holy Spirit. It means we are justified and accepted, not based on our merit but solely through the sacrificial death of Christ. As asserted in the sermon, just like the leper who, after being pronounced clean, could return to the community, believers can now approach God with confidence. This declaration by God also implies a new identity; we are no longer seen as sinners but as holy, beloved children of God. Thus, our status before God is irrevocably changed, which should impact our daily lives and walk of faith.
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