How do we know God's election and sovereignty in salvation is true?

The truth of God's sovereignty and election in salvation is firmly rooted in Scripture, which asserts that God chooses His people according to His divine purpose and grace. For example, in John 15:16, Jesus affirms, 'You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you,' indicating that believers are not saved on the basis of their own choosing but by God's sovereign will. Similarly, Ephesians 1:4-5 illustrates that believers are chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, highlighting God's initiative in salvation.

The story of Abraham's servant seeking a bride for Isaac serves as an allegory for how God sends forth His ministers to declare the gospel to those whom He has already chosen. As the servant prayed for guidance in finding Rebekah, so God oversees the calling of His elect. Romans 8:29-30 elaborates on this idea as it outlines the golden chain of salvation—foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification—emphasizing that all who are called will indeed come to salvation as a result of God’s sovereign election.