How can someone be sure they are among God's elect?

The doctrine of election assures believers that they are chosen by God for salvation, as stated in 2 Timothy 1:9, which mentions that God has saved us and called us according to His own purpose and grace. Assurance of being among the elect is linked to genuine faith in Jesus Christ and the resultant change in one's life, marked by a desire to follow God's commandments and a life transformed by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of regeneration—such as love for God, a new perspective on sin, and a longing for holiness—provides assurance of one’s election. Additionally, persistent reliance on God's grace affirms that it is through Christ alone that any believer can have confidence in their salvation.