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How do we know we are among God's elect?

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We can know we are among God's elect if we have genuinely received the gospel and experienced its transformative power in our lives.

The Apostle Paul emphasizes in 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 that the evidence of being God's elect is seen through the reception of the gospel, which is accompanied by power and the Holy Spirit. Paul states he recognized the congregation's election through the way they responded to the gospel—a response characterized by faith, love, and hope, even amidst persecution. This assures us that true believers exhibit a change in heart and life, confirming their status as elect through the grace of God working in them.
Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5, Acts 17, 1 John 5:1, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 6:17, Matthew 7:16-20, 2 Peter 1:10, Romans 8:28-30, John 6:44, 1 John 4:7-8, Romans 8:29-30, John 10:27, Luke 18:13, John 10:27-28, John 3:16, John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4

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Acts 17
Paul Mahan · Jun 8, 2008
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Don Fortner · Mar 9, 2019
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