How do we know God chooses some for salvation?

The doctrine of election emphasizes that God's choice to save certain individuals is based solely on His sovereign will and not on any foreseen faith or merit. In the Old Testament, God's dealings with Israel serve as a type for His dealings with the Church, highlighting that while many are called, few are chosen (Matthew 22:14). The example given in Ezekiel 16 illustrates how Israel, portrayed as an unwanted infant, was chosen by God despite its abhorrent condition. This reinforces the truth found in scripture that God initiates salvation: 'For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end' (Jeremiah 29:11). It is God's eternal purpose and grace that guide His choices.