Election is of grace as it underscores that salvation is entirely initiated and executed by God, not based on human merit.
The doctrine of election being of grace is rooted in the understanding that all aspects of salvation, including faith and repentance, are gifts from God. Ephesians 1:4-5 illustrates that God chose His people before the foundation of the world, underscoring that this divine selection is not based on foreseen merit or actions of the individual but purely on God's sovereign will. Moreover, God's act of giving life and faith to the undeserving reveals His grace, affirming that this election is solely for His namesake and glory. Every believer therefore recognizes that they have done nothing to earn their standing before God; it is all by His unmerited favor.
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