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How can I know if I am one of God's elect?

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You can know you are among God's elect through your belief in the truth of Christ and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in your life.

While the doctrine of election may seem daunting, assurance of being among the elect comes through faith in Jesus Christ. According to 2 Thessalonians 2:13, God has chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth. If you have come to faith in Christ and have experienced the work of the Holy Spirit in your heart, such as a desire to obey God's commands and love His Word, you can be confident in your standing before God. Ultimately, those who truly believe in the gospel and acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Lord exhibit evidence of being elect, as they display a transformed life consistent with the work of grace (Ephesians 2:10).
Scripture References: 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Ephesians 2:10, John 6:40, Romans 9:6, Philippians 3:3, Psalm 24:6, Acts 13:48, Romans 10:13, 1 Peter 1:2, John 6:37, Isaiah 65:10, Romans 9:30, John 3:3, Ephesians 2:4-9

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CT9 Election
Peter L. Meney · Jul 15, 2018
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