We know God chose us by grace through the work of Christ and the witness of the Holy Spirit in our hearts.
The assurance that God chose us by grace is both a doctrinal truth and a personal experience of salvation. Ephesians 1:4-5 teaches us that God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, leading us to recognize our complete dependence on His grace for salvation. It's crucial to understand our election is not based on any merit found in ourselves but solely attributed to God’s mercy. When the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is experienced in our lives, the Holy Spirit bears witness to our hearts, affirming that we are indeed His chosen people, leading to a deep sense of acceptance and belonging in Christ. This assurance empowers believers to live confidently in their faith, knowing they are held by grace.
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