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How do we know that election is based on grace?

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Election is based on grace as the Bible reveals that no one can merit salvation, and it is entirely a work of God's mercy.

In Romans 9, Paul clarifies that election is according to grace; it is not about what we have done but solely about God's choice. By contrasting the lives of Jacob and Esau, he shows that God's selection was made not based on their actions or moral standing but rather as an act of divine grace. This underscores the Reformed doctrine that salvation is a gift from God, not earned or deserved. Without understanding that election is rooted in grace, we risk falling into the belief that we can influence our salvation through our works, which diminishes God's sovereignty and glory.
Scripture References: Romans 9:11-12

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