How do we know that we are the chosen children of God?

The assurance of being chosen as children of God comes through understanding and believing the gospel. Ephesians 1:4 states that believers are chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world. This act of divine election is not based on our merit or desire but is according to God's sovereign will. The Holy Spirit teaches us and gives us understanding, revealing to us our identity in Christ and affirming our status as His children. Those who are truly children of God demonstrate their faith as they respond to His grace with repentance and a desire to grow in holiness (John 6:45, 1 John 5:20).