When Are the Filthy Garments Removed?

Our filthy garments are taken away when we come to God in true contrition, repent of our sins, and reach out by faith to lay hold of the righteousness of Jesus Christ4BC 1178.6+2. This removal of sin is a tangible reality that occurs during our hours of probation as we afflict our souls and seek purity of heart4MR 249.3+2.

The Timing of Deliverance 🕊️

• During Probation: The removal of filthy garments takes place while we have the opportunity to confess our sins with contrition of soul4MR 249.3.

• Upon Repentance: When the sinner realizes their destitution and comes to God in humility, the Lord commands His angels to take away the defiled clothing4BC 1178.6+1.

• In the Present Time: We are encouraged to seek this transformation now, for it is a present truth that church members and the world need today4MR 303.1+1.

• The Final Seal: For those who sigh and cry for the abominations in the land, Jesus changes their appearance and removes their filthy garments before they stand eternally secure4MR 250.1+1.

Conditions for the Change of Raiment ✨

• Sincere Repentance: We must cease to sin and seek pardon for our transgressions to be represented in the company that receives the change of raiment4MR 250.1+1.

• Living Faith: It is through simple, living faith that we reckon ourselves dead to sin and are enabled to receive the gift of God's righteousnessFW 91.1+1.

• Afflicting the Soul: Those who worship God in sincerity and truth, afflicting their souls as in the great day of atonement, will have their robes washed in the blood of the LambST June 2, 1890, par. 3+1.

• Cooperation with God: While God works in us to will and to do, we must also work out our salvation with fear and tremblingBEcho June 1, 1892, par. 4+1.

The Transformation and Result 🛡️

• Transfer of Iniquity: When the filthy garments are removed, our iniquity is transferred to the pure and holy Son of God4BC 1178.6+1.

• A New Creature: This change is not a mere formality but a radical transformation known as the new birth, resulting in a clean heart 2 Corinthians 5:17CHR 65.2.

• Imputed Righteousness: In place of our own righteousness, which is as filthy rags, we are covered with the robe of Christ’s righteousness Isaiah 64:616LtMs, Ms 125, 1901, par. 39+1.

• Future Promise: After the garments are removed, if we walk in the ways of the Lord and keep His charge, we are promised a place among the heavenly angels Zechariah 3:74LtMs, Lt 51, 1886, par. 20+1.

Jesus stands as our Advocate, ready to rebuke the accuser and say, "Take away the filthy garments from him" Zechariah 3:4CE 159.2+1. He makes up for our unavoidable deficiencies and clothes us in garments woven in the loom of heaven1MR 351.1+1.