But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
Coffman says, "This great verse is the source of incredible joy, assurance and consolation to the child of God. He never needs to fear that some impulsive, unintentional, or atypical conduct might overtake him with the result of eternal condemnation" (362). Let us be clear about this matter of constant cleansing. Only those who are walking in the light as the general direction of their lives can claim this cleansing. This cleansing is not for those who habitually order their lives in darkness.