As I stated in my first grace post, grace is the unmerited work and favor of God in us, for us and through us. Justifying or saving grace is the grace God gives that allows us to gain salvation through Jesus Christ.
When I look at this concept closer, I see more than just a new birth. I see five areas of newness that come from a salvation experience. First, new standing, we are no longer guilty but we are justified. Then comes a new heart, we are regenerated. I also see that we have a new family; we are adopted into the family of Christ. Salvation gives us new confidence, we are assured. Finally, we have a new calling. We are called out of this world to a higher purpose and to sanctification.
Do we live in newness?
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