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DEALING WITH GUILT OF SIN

  1 John 1:7-9 “ But if we [really] are living  and walking in the Light, as He [God Himself] is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus  Christ His Son cleanses (removes) us from all sin  and guilt [keeps us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations].   8 If we say we have no sin [refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude  and lead ourselves astray, and the Truth [which the Gospel presents] is not in us [does not dwell in our hearts].   9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned  and confess our sins, He is faithful and just (true to His own nature and promises) and will forgive our sins [dismiss our lawlessness] and [continuously] cleanse us from all unrighteousness [everything not in conformity to His will in purpose, thought, and action].”   Dear people of God, the above Scripture was addressed by John the Evangelist to Christian believers.   There are s...