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How do we know the doctrine of election is true?

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The doctrine of election is affirmed in Scripture, as seen in passages like Ephesians 1:4-5, which states that believers are chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world.

The truth of the doctrine of election is substantiated throughout the Bible, with Ephesians 1:4-5 providing a clear statement of God's choosing: 'He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world.' This demonstrates that God's plan for salvation is not a reaction to human decisions but is rooted in His sovereign will and purpose. Additionally, the historical narrative of the plagues in Exodus presents a vivid portrayal of God’s elective love, distinguishing His people from others through acts of divine sovereignty. The assurance found in God's election offers believers comfort, knowing their salvation is by His grace and not based on their own merit or will.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:4-5, 2 Timothy 1:9, Romans 9, 1 Corinthians 2:7, Romans 8:29-30, Romans 8:30, Romans 8:28-30, John 17:6, Romans 9:11-13, Romans 11, Ephesians 1:4, John 17, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Romans 9:10-13, Isaiah 43:20, Jonah 2:9, Matthew 12:41, Matthew 13:10-11, John 6:37, 1 Peter 1:1-2, Isaiah 42:1, Acts 15:14, Romans 8:29, John 10:26, Romans 9:11, Matthew 23:37-38, Romans 11:1-7, Romans 9:11-16, Romans 8, John 6:37-39, John 17:2-12, Ephesians 1:3-4, Titus 1:1, Romans 9:6-7, Acts 16:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3, Matthew 15, Luke 7, Acts 9:15, Romans 9:15-16, 1 Peter 4:6, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Peter 3:14, Genesis 41:14, John 6:44, Romans 11:5, John 15:16, 1 Peter 2:4-6, Romans 9:6-18, Romans 9:15-21, Romans 9:11-12, Acts 13:48, 1 Thessalonians 1:4, 2 Peter 1:10, Psalm 148, Romans 8:33, John 10:27, Revelation 21:12, Titus 1:1-4, Deuteronomy 7:7-8, Romans 9:13, Revelation 21, Hosea 3:1-3, Romans 9:10-16, Romans 9:16, Psalm 33:12, Romans 16:26, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Matthew 25:34, Isaiah 65:9, 1 Timothy 1:15, 1 Peter 2:9, Ezra 9:8, Romans 9:18, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, Luke 2:10, Ephesians 2:1, Isaiah 49:24-26, Romans 9:6-16, John 10:14-16, Romans 8:33-34, John 6:39, Exodus 32:32-33, Romans 9:15, Deuteronomy 7:6-7, Psalm 22:30-31, Judges 1:1-3, Ephesians 1, John 6, Isaiah 41:8-9, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:11, Isaiah 62:12, Exodus 6:7, Ephesians 2:8-9, James 1:18, Romans 9:13-16, 1 Corinthians 1:29, 1 Timothy 1:9, Acts 4:12, Romans 9:16., Exodus 12:29-42, 2 Timothy 2:10, Malachi 1:2-3, Romans 9:8, John 10:14-26

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