should all sin be removed before close of probation?

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 Yes, according to the sources, it is explicitly stated and repeatedly emphasized that all sin must be removed before the close of probation. This purification is a vital work that occurs during the "hours of probation" allotted to humanity.

Here's how the sources elaborate on this crucial concept:

  • Necessity of Perfection:

    • Those who will ultimately stand before God and enter heaven must be "without spot or wrinkle or any such thing". Every "defect in the moral character must first be remedied, every stain removed by the cleansing blood of Christ, and all the unlovely, unlovable traits of character overcome".
    • This includes the removal of "every sinful tendency, every imperfection".
    • "No sin can be tolerated in those who shall walk with Christ in white". The church Christ presents before His throne is to be "without spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing".
    • Holiness is foundational to God's throne, and sin is its opposite; therefore, if one is to be a saint in heaven, they must "first be saints upon the earth".

  • The Process of Sin Removal and Blotting Out:

    • The removal of sin is a work of sanctification, which is a continual, progressive, and lifelong process.
    • Confession and Forsaking: Sins must be "honestly confess[ed]" so they "may be pardoned and blotted out". This is done by laying hold of Christ's merits through faith and cooperating with divine power.
    • Sanctuary Work: The "investigative judgment and the blotting out of sins is to be accomplished before the second advent of the Lord". Christ's work in the heavenly sanctuary involves the removal or blotting out of the sins of His people from the heavenly records. This process requires a "special work of purification, of putting away of sin, among God's people upon earth".

  • No Second Chance After Probation:

    • The sources emphatically state that there will be no "second probation" or opportunity to prepare for eternity after the close of probation.
    • When Christ's mediation ceases and He leaves the sanctuary, the solemn declaration goes forth: "He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still; and he that is holy, let him be holy still".
    • At this point, "no work will then be done for them to remove their defects, and give them holy characters". The "Refiner does not then sit to pursue His refining process and remove their sins and their corruption".
    • Any failure to achieve a complete character transformation during this probationary time will result in eternal loss.

In summary, the sources convey a strong message that the present probationary period is the sole time for individuals to address and remove all sin from their lives. This is accomplished through sincere repentance, thorough confession, and a consistent effort to live in harmony with God's will, with Christ's atoning blood providing the means for cleansing and transforming the character.

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