God's choosing is affirmed through His actions in history and the fulfillment of His promises as seen in Scripture.
The genuineness of God's choosing can be verified through His consistent actions and fulfilled promises throughout biblical history. Scripture repeatedly portrays God's sovereignty in the choice of individuals for specific purposes, such as His choice of Israel as a nation (Deuteronomy 7:7-8) and specific individuals like the disciples (Mark 3:13-14). This demonstrates that God's choosing is not arbitrary but based on His divine will and plan.
Moreover, God's choice aligns with His nature as merciful and just. He does not select based on human standards but according to His perfect wisdom, as articulated in 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, where God chooses the foolish and weak things of the world to confound the wise and the mighty. This intentionality in His choosing reflects His sovereign grace at work in the lives of the elect, as evidenced by their transformation and faith in Christ.
Lastly, assurance of God's choosing is also found in Romans 8:30, which promises that those whom He predestines, He also calls, justifies, and glorifies. This unbreakable chain of salvation affirms that God's choosing is genuine and leads ultimately to eternal glory for His people.
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