God's love is conditional upon being in Christ, as seen in Romans 8:39 (nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ).
While many speak of God's love as unconditional, it is essential to clarify that His love is fundamentally tied to His relationship with Christ. God's love for His Son is not unconditional; it is a pure and perfect love that recognizes Jesus as wholly deserving. Therefore, if God loves individuals, it is rooted in their union with Christ. Ephesians 1:4 states that God chose us 'in Him before the foundation of the world,' highlighting that our acceptance is through Christ. Thus, God's love is not arbitrary or unconditional; it is bestowed on those who are in the Beloved.
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