We are assured of our salvation through the regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit, as described in Titus 3.
The assurance of our salvation, as articulated in Titus 3, relies on the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Paul explains that we are saved not due to our righteousness but because of God's mercy. When the Holy Spirit regenerates us, He opens our eyes to the truth of the gospel, leading us to a profound internal change marked by faith in Christ. This regeneration is instantaneous at the moment of salvation and establishes our relationship with God as justified individuals, empowering us to live lives devoted to good works. Thus, our salvation is evidenced in our belief and subsequent actions influenced by the Holy Spirit.
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