How can I know if I am counted among God's children?

The assurance of being counted among God's children comes through faith in Jesus Christ. John 6:40 expresses this explicitly: 'This is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life.' To be counted means to recognize Christ's sacrifice as the sufficient ransom for your sins. It is crucial to understand that this assurance is not based on personal merit or feelings but on the promise of God through Scripture. As you see your need for a Savior and lean on Christ alone for salvation, you can have confidence that you are part of God's chosen people. The Holy Spirit affirms this status in your heart, enabling you to cry out, 'Abba, Father,' as seen in Galatians 4:6.