How do we know that God's people are elected for salvation?

The doctrine of election is firmly rooted in scripture, as shown in 1 Peter 1:1-2, where Peter addresses the 'strangers' chosen by God according to His foreknowledge. This theological framework asserts that God, in His mercy, selects people to receive salvation through the work of the Holy Spirit and the obedience of Christ. This sovereign choice underscores the grace of God that ensures that His elect will ultimately receive mercy and be kept until the final day when their inheritance is revealed, affirming God's active role in the salvation of His people.