How do we know that God's love is sovereign and unconditional?

God's sovereign love is not based on any merit or number but is an act of His grace. In Deuteronomy 7:7-8, Moses reminds Israel that they were chosen, not because they were more numerous than other nations, but because God loved them. This sovereign love signifies that God's affection is rooted in His will and purposes, not contingent upon human actions or worthiness. Thus, the grace seen in His dealings with Israel foreshadows His unchanging love for His spiritual Israel, the Church, as affirmed in Romans 8:30, where His foreknowledge and predestination are outlined.