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How do we know that God's purpose is to save His elect?

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God's purpose of salvation for His elect is established through His sovereignty and is evident throughout Scripture.

The sovereignty of God plays a crucial role in understanding His purpose to save the elect. In Zechariah 9, God communicates His intention to call the Gentiles and create a unified people out of them, depicting His divine plan for salvation. Historical examples from Scripture, such as Ruth and Rahab, illustrate that God has consistently chosen individuals from various backgrounds to be part of His elect. Paul affirms in Acts 13:48 that 'as many as were ordained to eternal life believed,' emphasizing that salvation is not based on human decision but on God's sovereign decree. This indicates that God's electing purpose ensures that all He intends to save will, in due course, come to faith through the appointed means of grace.
Scripture References: Zechariah 9, Acts 13:48, Ephesians 1:4-5

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