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How do we know God's will is to save His elect?

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Scripture assures us that God's will is to save His elect, as seen in John's declaration that none will be lost whom the Father has given to the Son.

The assurance of salvation for God's elect comes from the very nature of God's promises and purposes as revealed in Scripture. Jesus articulates this in John 6:39, where He states, "This is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me, I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day." This passage emphasizes that the Father has given certain individuals to the Son, highlighting the sovereign grace of God in salvation.

Moreover, the consistent testimony throughout Scripture reinforces this truth. Ephesians 1:4-5 elaborates on this, indicating that believers were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, asserting that God's election is both intentional and purposeful. The eternal God has a redemptive plan that will inevitably come to fruition, ensuring that all whom He has called will come to faith and be preserved in Christ. This underscores the hope and assurance that believers can possess, knowing that their salvation rests not on their efforts, but solely on God's sovereign grace.
Scripture References: John 6:39, Ephesians 1:4-5

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Whom Seek Ye
Marvin Stalnaker · Feb 21, 2016
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