How do we know election is true according to Scripture?
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Election is established by Scripture, particularly in Romans 9, where it is shown that God's choosing is based on His purpose, not on human merit.
The doctrine of election is a foundational aspect of sovereign grace theology, profoundly articulated in Romans 9. Paul establishes that God's choice is not based on foreseen merit or actions of individuals but on His divine purpose and mercy. The verse 'the elder shall serve the younger' exemplifies this, demonstrating that God's decree occurred even before their birth (Romans 9:12). Scripture affirms that those who believe were 'chosen before the foundation of the world' (Ephesians 1:4), reinforcing that divine election is an act of sovereign grace, unconnected to any human effort.
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