Election is affirmed in the scriptures, particularly in passages like Ephesians 1, which state that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world.
The doctrine of election is a vital aspect of sovereign grace theology and is clearly taught in scripture. Ephesians 1:4-5 articulates that God chose certain individuals in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him. This selection is not based on foreseen faith or works but purely on God's sovereign grace and purpose. The assurance that election is true lies in the fact that God’s choice is not arbitrary but is made according to His infinite wisdom and love. This doctrine provides believers with confidence in their salvation, knowing it is grounded in God's eternal plan.
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