So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
— Romans 10:17 (KJV)
What does it mean to live a new life in Christ? Salvation causes good works; good works does not cause salvation. True repentance and dependence on Christ will produce an entire transformation in three areas - our values, attitudes and priorities. The new life that believers live is exceedingly counter-culture. We can only achieve it if we are truly born again, and if our heart of stone is replaced with a heart of flesh.