We know God knows His people because He has declared, 'I know my sheep' (John 10:14) and calls them by name.
The assurance that God knows His people is firmly rooted in Scripture, particularly in John 10:14, where Jesus declares, 'I am the good shepherd, and I know my sheep.' This means that God's relationship with His people is deeply personal and intimate. The knowledge here refers not just to awareness, but to a loving and protective relationship. God's foreknowledge and predestining love confirm that He has chosen and called His people for salvation. This divine relationship assures believers that they are secure in His grace and mercy, fostering genuine faith and obedience.
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