One of the clearest changes salvation makes in our lives is the ability it gives us to forgive those who have betrayed, abused or deeply hurt us. We do it because we are forgiven by Christ, because we know the danger of bitterness and because it most clearly reflects the love of Christ in us.

Does faith in Christ make a difference. If it does not then we have only religion. But faith in Christ does make a difference: It changes fear to courage. Courage to serve God and trust Him with our whole life. Paul, writing from prison under the sentence of death, writes word of instruction and encouragement to Timothy. In 2 Timothy 1 he tells Timothy of the promises and process of God to change fear to courage.

Real salvation makes a very positive change in our whole life and outlook. We see God in all and stop complaining and begin to praise and thank Him.