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How do we know God's love is effectual?

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God's love is effectual as it accomplishes the purpose of salvation for His elect, demonstrating His sovereignty and grace.

God's love is described as effectual in the sense that it does not merely make salvation possible but actively brings about the redemption of His chosen people. In Jeremiah 31:3, the Lord states, 'I have loved thee with an everlasting love,' indicating that His love is not contingent upon human actions but is rooted in His sovereign will. This means that those whom God loves will surely come to faith, as He has decreed both their salvation and the means by which they will be saved. Furthermore, the covenantal promise found in Ezekiel 36 underlines that God's initiative in salvation is driven by His grace and mercy, affirming that His love ensures the fulfillment of His promises to His people.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 31:3, Ezekiel 36:22-32, John 6:39, John 6:44, Romans 8:29-30, Malachi 3:6, Romans 8:38-39, Ephesians 1:4

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