While a sometimes difficult doctrine, all of scripture shows us that God is sovereign over the salvation of those whom he chooses for the purpose of carrying out his plans and decrees.  It’s God’s gift of election that determines our faith, and for those in Christ, this gives us great assurance of our faith.  Far from being blind, true faith is trust with all of the knowledge that he’s revealed to us. 

 

Scripture: Psalm 135, Romans 9:1-13