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How do we know God's election is true according to the story of Cain and Abel?

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The willingness of God to accept Abel's offering while rejecting Cain's exemplifies His sovereign choice in election.

The account of Cain and Abel illustrates the doctrine of election in that God chose to accept Abel's offering over Cain's. This was not due to any merit in Abel but solely by God’s sovereign grace. Ephesians 1 speaks of God choosing a people for Himself before the foundation of the world, reflecting that the difference between individuals is rooted in God’s gracious decision rather than human action. The rejection of Cain’s offering serves to underscore that God does not accept worship based on human effort or self-righteousness but on faith and obedience to His divine requirements. Thus, Cain’s anger illustrates how a denial of God's sovereign election can lead to self-righteousness and ultimately destruction.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:4-5, Genesis 4:5

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Cain & Abel
Paul Mahan · Aug 12, 2012
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