Our election by God is evident through our reception of the gospel and the resulting transformed lives marked by faith and the Holy Spirit.
The Apostle Paul indicates in his epistle that a believer's election can be recognized through their genuine response to the gospel message. In 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5, he emphasizes that their reception of the gospel was accompanied by the power of the Holy Ghost and much assurance, highlighting that such reception is not a mere intellectual agreement but a heartfelt acceptance transformed by God's grace. The evidence of their transformed lives—faith that sounded forth to the surrounding regions—serves as a testament to their election. This reflects the biblical truth that those chosen by God respond positively to the gospel and demonstrate their faith through action and witness.
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