Overview
Quickening is the act by which God gives spiritual life to those who are dead in sin. It is God's work of resurrection power applied to believers, both in their initial salvation and ongoing spiritual vitality. This quickening is inseparable from the work of the Holy Spirit and demonstrates the supernatural nature of Christian life.
Key Scriptures
"But God, who is rich in mercy, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ" (Ephesians 2:1, NASB). "The Spirit is the One who gives life; the flesh doesn't help at all. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and are life" (John 6:63, HCSB). "But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, then He who raised Christ from the dead will also bring your mortal bodies to life through His Spirit who lives in you" (Romans 8:11, HCSB).
Application
Recognize that your spiritual growth and perseverance come not from self-effort but from God's quickening power, responding to His life-giving work through daily surrender to the Holy Spirit.