How do we know that God's love is meant for everyone?
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God's love, while offered freely, is specifically for His elect, as indicated in Scripture.
It is commonly misinterpreted that God's love extends to all individuals without exception, while deeper theological reflection shows that God's love is directed towards His elect. In John 3:16, 'For God so loved the world' is better understood in the context of His chosen ones, comprised of both Jew and Gentile, who believe in Christ. The 'world' refers not to every individual but to those who are the objects of God's sovereign grace. Consequently, the implications of God's love point to assurance for believers that His purpose will indeed come to fruition in their lives, as Romans 8:30 affirms that those whom God predestined, He also called, justified, and glorified.
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