How do we know that believers are not appointed to wrath?

Romans 5:9 and 1 Thessalonians 5:9 affirm that God has not appointed believers to wrath but to obtain salvation through Jesus Christ. This underscores the sovereign grace doctrine that salvation is a purposeful act of God rather than a mere chance event. Those who have faith in Christ are considered vessels of mercy, chosen for salvation rather than left to suffer the consequences of sin. This assurance serves as a cornerstone of comfort for believers, emphasizing God's grace and the effectiveness of Christ's sacrifice (Ephesians 2:3-5).