How can I be certain of my election and salvation?
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Certainty of election and salvation comes from believing the truth of the gospel and bearing the fruit of that belief.
The assurance of one’s election and salvation is intricately tied to the individual's response to the gospel. In 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5, the apostle Paul speaks of the beloved's election, which manifests through their reception of the word in power and the ensuing transformation in their lives. This transformation produces evidence of faith, such as love for God, desire to do good works, and a longing to share the gospel. Believers can take comfort in the fact that their faith and works are not the grounds of their salvation but evidence of the grace that God has already bestowed upon them through His sovereign choice.
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