But folks can be wrong about their assurance.
At least I’ve been told so. Other people can be they tell me. Not me, but the other guy can be wrong.
The elect peservere, if they don’t persevere, they weren’t really elect.
Logically it would seem you have the same, er, “gamble”. You’ll know for sure when you get there.
There is no gamble. I’m counting on God’s being true to His word, word such as Rom 10:9-10.