How do we know Christ loves His people?

We understand Christ's love for His people through the biblical doctrine of election and His sacrificial work on the cross. Romans 8:31-39 reassures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God, while also affirming that all whom the Father gives to Christ will be saved. His love is particular and effectual—meaning that it leads to the redemption of those He loves. As stated in Ephesians 1:4, believers were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, further supporting the claim that His love is directed toward His elect, not a generalized affection for all humanity.