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How do we know that Peter was chosen by God?

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The scriptures affirm Peter's election in John 1:42, where Jesus renames him, signifying his divine calling.

Peter's selection by Jesus is poignantly illustrated in John 1:40-42 when Jesus, knowing Peter's identity and future, renames him from Simon to Peter. This renaming signifies not just a change in identity but a profound calling and purpose set forth by God. Furthermore, scripture teaches that God’s selection of individuals for salvation is not based on foreseen faith or actions, but according to His sovereign will and grace, as seen in Ephesians 1:4-5, where we learn that believers were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world. Peter's journey from failure to restoration reveals the truth of God's saving grace operating in the lives of His chosen ones.
Scripture References: John 1:40-42, Ephesians 1:4-5

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Peter's Denial
Todd Nibert · Jan 22, 2017
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