God's love is eternal because it is based on His purpose and covenant made before the foundation of the world, assuring salvation for His elect.
God's love is expressed as eternal and unchanging in the Scriptures, particularly in relation to His elect. Romans 5:8 emphasizes that God demonstrates His love for us in that the Christ died for us while we were still sinners. This eternal love is connected to a covenant made before the world's foundations—a promise that guarantees the salvation of His chosen ones. The love of God is not universal; it is specific, aiming at those He has chosen, and it acts powerfully and effectively. Therefore, the assurance of His love is not contingent upon our actions but rests firmly on God’s sovereign will and eternal plan.
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