Believers are assured of their union with Christ through the life-changing power of God that brings a person from death to life (Ephesians 2:5).
The assurance of being 'risen with Christ' is grounded in the transformative work of God in the believer's life. Ephesians 2:5 speaks of how God, 'even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ.' This signifies a spiritual resurrection that occurs through faith in Jesus. Thus, the believer experiences an awakening to new life, which is intrinsically connected to Christ's own resurrection. The certainty of this transformation is manifested in the fruits of faith and obedience that follow. Additionally, the ordinance of baptism serves as a public declaration of this reality, symbolizing death to sin and a new life in Christ.
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