How does God choose those who will be saved?

In Reformed theology, the doctrine of election teaches that God chooses individuals for salvation according to His sovereign will, as confirmed in Ephesians 1:4-5, which states that He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world. This choice is not based on foreseen faith or good works but is a result of God's grace and mercy. The idea of unconditional election emphasizes that salvation is entirely a work of God and not contingent on human merit, aligning with the truth expressed in Romans 9:11-13, where God’s purpose in election is shown to stand independent of human effort.