What is election and why is it good news?
Election means God chose us in Christ before we could choose Him, before the foundations of the world were laid. His choice was not based on our works or our potential. It was based on His grace and purpose. This humbles our pride and steadies our hearts. Our salvation rests on God’s mercy, not our performance. That is good news for sinners who would never chose Him. See Ephesians 1:3–6; Romans 9:11–16.
What is justification by faith?
Justification is God declaring a guilty sinner right in His eyes. It is a legal term. He does this on the basis of Christ’s obedience and blood. We receive this verdict by faith, not by works. Christ is our righteousness. Faith unites us to Him. The boast is gone. Peace with God as in the Garden is restored. See Romans 3:21–28; Galatians 2:16.
How does sanctification differ from justification?
Justification is a once-for-all verdict. It changes our status. Sanctification is an ongoing work. It changes our character. God sets us apart in Christ, then grows us in holiness by the Spirit. We fight sin. We pursue obedience. We stumble and repent. Over time, He makes us more like Jesus. See 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 10:10, 14.
Will true believers persevere to the end?
Yes. Jesus keeps His sheep. No one can snatch them from His hand. The Father completes what He begins. The Holy Spirit seals believers for the day of redemption and is Himself the guarantee of our inheritance. God preserves us, and we persevere. Real faith endures through trials and bears fruit. Our hope rests in God’s faithful promise, not our strength. See John 10:27–29; Philippians 1:6; Ephesians 1:13–14; 4:30.