How do we know God's chosen people are different?

The differentiation of God’s chosen people becomes evident through their faith and the work of the Holy Spirit. In Genesis 27, God’s choice of Jacob over Esau illustrates His sovereign election, a theme resonant throughout Scripture. The Holy Spirit convicts and empowers believers, leading them to respond in faith to the gospel message. This is further clarified in John 15:19, where Jesus states that His followers are not of the world, indicating that their identity is rooted in their union with Him. This transformation distinguishes them from those who remain in rebellion against God.