What does the Bible say about God's love for the elect?
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The Bible declares God's love for His elect as eternal, stating that He has loved them with an everlasting love.
According to Jeremiah 31:3, God expresses His love for His elect, saying, 'Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love.' This love is not contingent upon the actions or affections of the elect but is grounded in God's eternal purpose. His love for His chosen ones does not begin at their conversion or their love for Him; rather, it has existed from eternity. This timeless love serves as the very foundation for their calling and deliverance from sin, as God first loved us, motivating our response of love towards Him (1 John 4:19). Thus, God’s love is not merely an expression of sentiment but a powerful and effective force that draws His people to Himself.
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