We know God has purposed to save because He promised a Redeemer and has been saving His people since creation.
The assurance that God has purposed to save sinners is multi-faceted. First, God did not destroy Adam after his sin, indicating His intention to redeem rather than condemn immediately. Genesis 3:15 offers the promise of a coming Redeemer, a clear demonstration of God's gracious plan for salvation. Additionally, the Apostle Paul affirms in 2 Thessalonians 2:13 that God has chosen certain individuals to salvation from the beginning, reinforcing the idea that salvation is His sovereign and intentional act. Throughout Scripture, the evidence of saved souls, from the Old Testament saints like Moses and Elijah to the multitudes in Revelation, highlights God's ongoing commitment to His salvific purposes.
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