We know God has saved us because He has called us with a holy calling and this was accomplished long before we existed.
The assurance of our salvation lies in the promises of Scripture, particularly in how God has saved His people according to His purpose and grace. In 2 Timothy 1:9, Paul writes, 'who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.' This highlights that God's act of salvation is rooted in His eternal purpose rather than our merit. Furthermore, Romans 8:30 describes the unbreakable chain of salvation, affirming that those whom God predestined, He also called, justified, and glorified. This assures believers that their salvation does not depend on fluctuating personal feelings but on God’s unchanging promise.
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