How do we know that God's love is directed only to the elect?

The misconception that God's love is the same for every individual leads to significant theological errors. The Bible presents a clear distinction regarding God's love, particularly within the context of redemption. Ephesians 1:4-5 indicates that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world, which showcases that His love and redemptive purposes are directed toward those He has elected. This divine love is not a generic affection for all people but a particular love aimed at saving those He has chosen. The death of Christ was a substitutionary sacrifice for the sins of the elect, further supporting the understanding that not all men are included in God's salvific love.