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How do we know we are one of God's elect?

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We know we are among God's elect if we believe in the Son of God and love Him (1 John 5:1, 1 John 5:2).

The assurance of being one of God's elect is grounded in the ongoing act of believing in Christ and loving Him. According to 1 John 5:1, confidence comes from a current state of belief—'whosoever believeth'—which implies that our faith in Christ is not simply a past event but a present reality. If one's heart inclines toward Jesus, affirming His identity as the Son of God, that person has an indication of being born of God. This divine love also naturally extends to love for His people, supporting the notion of one's election. In this way, genuine faith and love are indicators of the new birth that reignites fellowship and union with God.
Scripture References: 1 John 5:1-2, John 6:37, 1 Peter 1:2

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"Us-ward"
Wayne Boyd · May 19, 2019
Joshua

Joshua

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