We know God's grace transforms us because it brings about a new nature and new desires, evidenced by the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives (2 Corinthians 5:17).
The assurance of God's transforming grace lies in the tangible changes it produces within believers. Paul asserts that being a new creature involves not just a change in status, but a complete renewal of the heart and mind. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, we receive new affections, ambitions, and a desire to serve and follow Christ. This evidence of transformation is pivotal to understanding the biblical promise that redemption leads to a new way of living that aligns with God's character.
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