How do we know God's love is central to our redemption?
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God's love is the foundation of our redemption, as demonstrated through the sacrificial love of Christ for His bride.
The centrality of God's love in our redemption is foundational to Reformed theology. In the romance of Ruth, we find love as the driving force behind redemption. From the moment of Ruth's loss and poverty, God's providence and love guide her to Boaz, who is emblematic of Christ’s love for His church. Romans 5:8 tells us that 'God demonstrated His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.' This profound statement underscores that our redemption is not based on our merit but solely on God's love and grace. Significant to note is that in our state of spiritual deadness, God’s love intervenes to awaken us and draw us into fellowship with Him.
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