Believers experience God's salvation as a transformational work of grace in their hearts.
The experience of salvation is not merely a one-time event but an ongoing transformation. According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, 'If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.' This glorious work of grace is what sets believers apart. They rejoice in their Savior because salvation is not only acknowledged intellectually but felt deeply in the heart. As Paul writes in Galatians 2:20, 'I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.' This personal relationship with Christ is the foundation of a believer's faith and assurance, leading them to love and cherish their salvation.
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