God's love is not unconditional, as exemplified by Jesus' perfect obedience, which is the condition for His Father's love.
The sermon emphasizes the idea that God's love is conditioned on holiness and perfection. For instance, in Hebrews 1:9, the Father loves the Son because of His righteousness, stating, 'Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity.' This shows God’s love correlates with a standard of perfection that is necessary for divine acceptance. Since God cannot overlook sin, His love is extended as we are found in Christ, who meets the conditions of righteousness on our behalf.
Scripture References:
Hebrews 1:9, John 10:17, 1 John 4:8, Romans 8:39
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