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

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The Bible does not teach that God loves every individual indiscriminately; rather, His love is particular to those in Christ.

Many false teachings proliferate the idea that God loves everyone equally, but a careful study of Scripture reveals a more nuanced understanding. The sermon references John 3:16, explaining that while God loved the world in a general sense, it does not mean He loves every individual in it. Instead, God's love is uniquely directed towards those He has chosen in Christ—those who are redeemed and made righteous through Him. The mention of Jacob and Esau in Romans is illustrative of this point; God favored Jacob while expressing His hatred toward Esau, demonstrating that His love is selective and tied to His sovereign purpose rather than a blanket affection for all humanity.
Scripture References: John 3:16, Romans 9:13, 2 Corinthians 1:2, Romans 9:8, Romans 8:15

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