How do we know that God's election is unconditional?
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God's election is unconditional because it is based solely on His sovereign will, not on any merit of individuals (Romans 9:11-12).
The doctrine of unconditional election posits that God's choice of certain individuals for salvation is not influenced by any foreseen actions or characteristics of those individuals. Romans 9:11-12 illustrates this point, showing that God's choice stands independent of human merit. Before Jacob and Esau had done anything good or bad, God chose Jacob. This demonstrates that election is entirely based on God's sovereign choice. It affirms that salvation is a result of God's grace alone, emphasizing that no one can claim to deserve salvation based on their works or status, reinforcing the theological stance that all glory belongs to God.
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