What does it mean to receive new life in Christ?

When a believer places their faith in Christ, they undergo total transformation, as articulated in Galatians 2:20 where Paul declares, 'nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.' This implies that the believer's identity is now fully integrated with Christ's life, leading to a new purpose and direction. This new life involves a continual process of sanctification where one seeks to reflect Christ’s character and instills a desire to live in obedience to His commands. The evidence of this new life is manifested through spiritual fruits such as love, joy, and peace, all derived from our relationship with Christ.