How do we know election is true according to the Bible?
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The Bible affirms election through passages like Ephesians 1 and Romans 8, where God’s sovereign choice and predestination of the elect are clearly articulated.
The doctrine of election is rooted in Scripture, particularly in Ephesians 1:4-5, where it states that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world. This indicates that the decision for salvation rests entirely with God's sovereign will, rather than any foreseen merit in individuals. Moreover, Romans 8:29-30 outlines the golden chain of salvation—foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification—affirming that all whom God predestines are assured of their salvation. This reinforces the historic Reformed understanding that election is an act of God's grace, fully independent of human actions or decisions.
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