Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 John 1:7

7 But if we walk in the light , as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another ; and the blo[illegible: 1 letter]d of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all Sin .

Which is a continued and progressive motion, i. e. do persevere and improve in Holiness.

Being transformed into the Holy Image and Likeness of God, and shewing themselves the Children of Light, as he is Light, and the Father of Lights.

Have fellowship with him, [non-Latin text not transcribed] (as one Copy reads.) However we must comprehend God, and this the Contexture of Discourse shews▪

[non-Latin text not transcribed], lest our Purity and Holiness should be thought to have deserved such a Priviledg; 'tis cautiously added, and the Blood, &c. is that which alone expiateth, or makes atonement for our Sins. (The proper notion of cleansing here) Our former sinfulness and present imperfect Holiness, render it impossible God should admit us to Communion with him for our own sakes, or without such an intervening Sacrifice; [non-Latin text not transcribed] usually signifying expiations. And if we further extend the notion of cleansing, so as to comprehend internal subjective purification (which also the word may admit) the further meaning is, that even that purifying influence, whereby we are qualify'd for present holy walking with God, and for final Blessedness in him, we owe to the merit and procurement of the Redeemers Blood.

Marginal references: Heb. 9.14. 1 Pet. 1.19. Rev. 1.5.