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How do we know God's love is particular?

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God's love is particular and redemptive towards the elect, as seen in Scripture where He distinguishes between those He loves and those He does not.

The nature of God's love is often encapsulated in the phrase 'as many as I love,' found in Revelation 3:19. This indicates that God's love is not universal but specific to those He has chosen. The love He demonstrates is through correction and chastening, signifying a relationship with those who are His children. This love cannot be extended to all, as it is designed for those whom He has predestined to salvation. This theology underscores that His love is both selective and purposeful, affirming that salvation is a gift for the elect alone, rather than a blanket offering to all humanity.
Scripture References: Revelation 3:19, Ephesians 1:4, John 15:13, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:10, Romans 9:11-13, John 17:9, Romans 9:13, Jeremiah 31:3, Deuteronomy 7:7

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