How do we know if someone is genuinely saved?

Determining genuine salvation involves observing the life change that follows a profession of faith. According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, anyone in Christ is a new creation; the old has passed away, and the new has come. Genuine faith in Christ leads to a heartfelt desire to follow Him and obey His commandments. It is not merely about intellectual assent but involves a heart change energized by the Holy Spirit. Additionally, the presence of the Spirit of God in a believer’s life often manifests as a conviction of sin and a growing desire for holiness (Romans 8:9-11), indicating that the person indeed belongs to Christ and has been transformed through His grace.