It seems that what the apostle John is describing here is “relational” forgiveness. All of our sins are forgiven “positionally” the moment we receive Christ as Savior.
Dhambi zetu zote zimesamehewa "hasa "wakati sisi humpokea Kristo kama Mwokozi. Huu msamaha halisi ndio unaotuhakikishia wokovu wetu na ahadi ya uzima wa milele mbinguni.