We know God's love is for us because He chose us before the foundation of the world and demonstrated His love through the sacrifice of Christ, as seen in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14.
In 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, the Apostle Paul proclaims that God has chosen His people from the beginning for salvation, highlighting that His love is eternal and not based on our merit. This reflects the Reformed understanding that God's love is sovereign and electing. Additionally, Scripture makes clear that God demonstrated His love for us in Christ; Romans 5:8 tells us that 'God commended His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.' It is this unconditional love and choice, independent of our actions or decisions, that underscores the depth and certainty of God's love for His people.
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