born of water

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Originally Posted by mfblume

The blood is never said to be applied at any given point in particular compared to other points in salvation. I don't know who started the idea otherwise. It's certainly not biblical any more than God being unable to dwell in an unclean temple is biblical.

The blood being applied is a figurative term that simply refers to when an individual first begins to receive the redemptive benefits (sins forgiven, cleansing, pardon, etc....) of the blood of Christ. I believe this happen when we repent and trust in Christ's redemptive sacrifice as an atonement for our sins. I don't believe anyone can be filled with the Holy Ghost without the application of the blood as I mentioned earlier. I do agree with you in that the application of the blood is an ongoing process as you referenced in 1 John 1:7, the blood of Christ cleanseth us from all sins. (cleanseth refers to an ongoing process)