How do we know that God chooses some for salvation?
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Scripture affirms that God predestines whom He saves, as seen in passages like Ephesians 1 that detail His election.
The doctrine of election, foundational in Reformed theology, asserts that God sovereignly chooses certain individuals for salvation before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:4 states, 'He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world.' This choice is not based on foreseen merit or actions but solely on God's grace and will. The story of Ruth serves as a powerful illustration of this, as Ruth, a Moabite, is included in God's redemptive plan despite her background. This shows that God's grace extends beyond the Jewish people and illustrates that salvation is offered to those whom He has chosen, regardless of their past. Thus, the transformative grace evident in Ruth's life reflects the sovereign grace of God at work.
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