In reply to your 3/01 post at http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/march2012/arlene31-2.htm in regards to how does God cleanse us by His Word, the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin; and if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  Please read 1 John 1:5-10.