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How do we know that salvation is a new creation and not just a change of behavior?

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Salvation as a new creation reflects God's sovereign work, indicating that true change is a creation of something entirely new rather than merely an improvement of the old self (Ephesians 2:10).

The testimony of Scripture, particularly in 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Ephesians 2:10, asserts that true salvation reflects a foundational change of nature. The idea of being a 'new creation' illustrates that salvation is not limited to modifying behaviors or adopting new doctrines but rather involves the regeneration of the believer into something new. This necessitates the work of the Holy Spirit and is so central to the gospel message that without this transformation, a person is not truly in Christ. God does not simply reform the old man, but rather creates a new identity characterized by righteousness and true holiness, making salvation a profound act of divine intervention rather than a human decision.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:10

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A New Creation
Henry Mahan · Oct 19, 1997
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