Can we earn God's love through our actions?

The prevailing belief within sovereign grace theology is that God's love cannot be earned through human actions or obedience. The sermon articulates that the very nature of love is that it is a gift freely given, not a transaction. Attempts to earn God's favor diminish the essence of grace and put us at the center, rather than acknowledging Christ's central role in our salvation. The idea of grace as a free gift underscores our total reliance on Christ, who has already accomplished the work required for our salvation and declares us worthy through His righteousness and not our own deeds.