How do we know the doctrine of God's election is true?

The doctrine of election underscores the belief that God chooses certain individuals for salvation, a truth reaffirmed in Matthew 24 when Christ speaks to the elect. In verses 22 and 24, He emphasizes that for the elect’s sake, the days of tribulation will be shortened, indicating that God's care and providence are specifically extended to His chosen ones. This doctrine is also supported by other scriptural references, such as Romans 8:28-30, where the sequence of foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification highlights the divine initiative in salvation. Knowing that God's elect are secure in His grace encourages believers in their faith and assures them of their belonging to God's family.