“You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.” (Revelation 3:4)

We should understand this refers to regenerate saints who were supernaturally washed in the blood of Christ. The Greek word translated “worthy” is axios, which refers to “a self-evident proof”. We see this word in New Testament Scriptures where there’s a question as to whether or not someone is saved, or just faking it.

“He who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me” (Matthew 10:38). “Walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory” (1 Thessalonians 2:12). “Walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work” (Colossians 1:10). “Walk worthy of the calling with which you were called” (Ephesians 4:1). “Let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Philippians 1:27).

For the saint, walking worthy, by necessity, involves the cleansing of Christ’s blood.  Every time a saint sins, he proves he’s saved by axiomatic repentance, and the “blood … cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:7-9).

After regeneration, sanctification is a cooperative process between the saint and the Holy Spirit. “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 5:23).

You’ll walk with Christ in white only because He cleansed you by His blood, but “be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless” (2 Peter 3:14).