Understanding the Blotting Out of Sin and Judgment

The blotting out of sin takes place during the investigative judgment in the heavenly sanctuary, a process that began in 1844 at the end of the 2,300-day prophecy and concludes just before the second coming of ChristGCB April 2, 1903, page 53.10+2. This work is the final act of Christ's high priestly ministry in the most holy place, occurring after an individual has already been forgiven during their probationary timeGCB April 2, 1903, page 53.10+2.

The Timing and Context of Blotting Out Sins

This solemn event is intrinsically linked to the closing scenes of earth's history and the final atonement for God's people.

• The Investigative Judgment: The blotting out of sins occurs as each case is decided during the investigative judgment, which is currently in progress in the heavenly sanctuarySBBS 22.3+2.

• End of the 2,300 Days: This specific ministry began at the termination of the prophetic period of 2,300 days in 1844, when Jesus entered the most holy place Daniel 8:14SBBS 22.3+1.

• The Times of Refreshing: Scripture associates the blotting out of sins with the "times of refreshing" and the outpouring of the latter rain, which prepares a people to stand through the final crisis Acts 3:19-20EVRR117+1.

• Prior to the Second Advent: The entire process must be completed before Christ appears in the clouds of heaven, as He brings His reward with Him to give to every person according to their works Revelation 22:12CCh 349.1+1.

Forgiveness vs. Blotting Out

It is vital to understand that there is a distinct difference between the current forgiveness of sins and the final blotting out of the record of sinGCB April 2, 1903, page 53.10+1.

• Forgiveness at Conversion: When a person repents and accepts Christ as their Savior, their sins are forgiven, and the guilt is removed immediately 1 John 1:9EVRR117+1.

• Blotting Out at the Judgment: The literal blotting out of the record of those sins from the books of heaven happens only at the conclusion of one’s probation, once the individual has been shown to be an overcomerJEO 13.3+2.

• Condition of Overcoming: Only those who have fully repented, confessed their sins, and are found "worthy" through the righteousness of Christ will have their sins blotted out Revelation 3:5JEO 20.4+1.

The Result of the Blotting Out

Once this work is finished, the sanctuary is cleansed and the destiny of every person is eternally fixedSBBS 22.3+1.

• Clean Records: For the righteous, the books of remembrance will be left as clean as if the record of sin had never existedSOTC 40.1.

• Transfer of Guilt: After the sins are blotted out from the sanctuary, they are placed upon the head of the scapegoat—Satan—who will ultimately bear the guilt for the sins he caused God's people to commit Leviticus 16:21BDOC 20.39+1.

• End of Probation: When this final act of the High Priest is complete, the decree is issued that "he that is righteous, let him be righteous still," marking the close of human probation Revelation 22:11CCh 349.1+1.

It is our privilege today to live in harmony with this heavenly work, confessing our sins so they may go beforehand to judgment and be blotted out forever1888 575.2+1. 📖✨