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How do we know Christ's love for the elect?

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Christ's love for the elect is shown in His actions and ministry, specifically in His choosing to save certain people.

In John 11, it is stated that 'Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.' This love is not merely emotional but is part of His sovereign saving grace, as He chooses to save certain individuals based on His divine purpose. The narrative emphasizes that Jesus came to save those He loves—from their sickness of sin to eternal life. The question of how God can love someone while allowing them to face judgment is countered by the understanding that God's love is particular and active in the lives of His chosen, demonstrating that He indeed has a purpose for each of their sufferings and afflictions. This assurance of Christ’s love is foundational to the belief in predestination and the limited atonement articulated in Reformed theology.
Scripture References: John 11:5, Romans 8:29-30

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