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How do we know that mortification is necessary for salvation?

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Mortification is essential as it reflects a believer's reliance on the Holy Spirit to overcome sin, which is evidence of true faith.

The necessity of mortification in the life of a believer is rooted in their identity in Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:12-13 helps illuminate this by stating that believers owe nothing to the flesh but are debtors to the Spirit. This mortification process is not a means to earn salvation but a demonstration of the transformative work done by the Spirit in the believer's heart. It is a result of regeneration, which allows the believer to recognize the nature of their sins and to turn away from them toward Christ, who provides perfect righteousness.
Scripture References: Romans 8:12-13, Galatians 5:24

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