What does it mean that we are 'quickened' in Christ?

Ephesians 2:1 states, 'And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.' This doctrine is foundational to the understanding of regeneration, where God, in His mercy, sovereignly awakens us from spiritual death. Being quickened signifies not just an initial act of making us alive but also encompasses the entire transformation that takes place in the believer's life, affirming our new identity in Christ. This new life is a gift, rooted in grace, marking the transition from being under condemnation to being adopted into God's family.