God does not love everyone; His love is particular to His elect, and His justice requires punishment for sin.
The question of how a loving God could send someone to hell often demonstrates a misunderstanding of God's nature and attributes. God’s love is not universal; it is a holy, particular love for His chosen people, known as the elect. This is evidenced in Romans 9:13, which states, 'Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.' Furthermore, God's justice is a critical factor. While a loving God would desire to save all, a just God must punish sin and cannot clear the guilty, as stated in Exodus 34:7. The love of God is manifested through the sending of His Son to be a propitiation for our sins (1 John 4:10), meaning that those who reject Christ remain under the weight of divine justice.
Scripture References:
Romans 9:13, Exodus 34:7, 1 John 4:10
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