What is election? Based on Article 16 of the Belgic Confession this article explains what the doctrine of predestination is and how this is the hope for the salvation of mankind. It also respond to objections to this doctrine.

Only those who are elected will be saved. How do we know this? This article is based on Article 16 of the Belgic Confession, which explains the doctrine of election and reprobation. 

This article is about Article 16 of the Belgic Confession, and focuses on divine predestination.