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How do we know God's love is not for everyone?

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The Bible clearly distinguishes between those God loves and those He does not, indicating a special affection for the elect.

The Bible distinguishes God's love explicitly, showing that it is not for everyone without exception. Verses like Psalm 5:5 state, 'Thou hatest all workers of iniquity,' and Malachi 1:2-3, where it says, 'Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated,' provide biblical evidence that God's love is selective. Furthermore, in Romans 9 and Matthew 7:23, we see the reality of God's judgment, affirming that there are those whom God does not love in a saving way. To assert that God's love is universal would mean rendering His love meaningless and contradicting the clear scriptures that affirm His sovereign choice and intent in loving those whom He has chosen for salvation.
Scripture References: Psalm 5:5, Malachi 1:2-3, Romans 9, Matthew 7:23

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Who Does God Love
Todd Nibert · Dec 29, 2013
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