Now Are Ye Clean

I. Introduction (John 15:3)

“Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.”

A. A Powerful Statement from Jesus

1. Spoken to His disciples
2. At a critical moment
3. Revealing the Word’s cleansing power

B. What Does It Mean to Be Clean?

1. Not physically clean
2. Spiritually clean
3. Morally pure in God’s eyes

II. The Need for Cleansing

A. We Live in a Dirty World

1. Sin is everywhere
2. Temptation surrounds us
3. Contamination is constant

B. We Have Dirty Hearts

1. Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful
2. Sin nature is still present
3. We need continuous cleansing

C. Dirty Living Leads to Problems

1. Fellowship with God is broken
2. Joy is lost
3. Power is diminished

III. How the Word Cleanses

A. It Exposes Sin

1. Like a mirror showing dirt
2. Reveals hidden faults
3. Brings conviction

B. It Provides the Standard

1. Shows what is clean
2. Defines righteousness
3. Gives clear direction

C. It Washes Us

“That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word.” (Ephesians 5:26)

1. The Word is like water
2. It washes away impurity
3. It refreshes the soul

IV. Staying Clean

A. Daily Washing

1. Regular time in the Word
2. Consistent exposure
3. Ongoing application

B. Confession of Sin

1. 1 John 1:9 - Confess and be cleansed
2. Don’t let sin accumulate
3. Keep short accounts with God

C. Walking in the Light

1. Don’t return to the dirt
2. Avoid contamination
3. Stay close to the Cleanser

Conclusion

Jesus declared His disciples clean through the Word. The same Word can cleanse you today. Let it wash over you, expose your sin, and make you clean.