How do we know the distinction between God's loves is true?

The distinctions in God's love can be verified by examining Scripture and theologians' interpretations throughout history. For instance, the love of benevolence is seen in God's kindness toward all creation, but specific passages detail that only believers enjoy the love of complacency that leads to salvation. Scriptural evidence supports the idea that God's love is not universally equal; rather, it is conditional based on union with Christ. Teaching on this subject helps clarify how various aspects of God's love inform our understanding of salvation, divine judgment, and our relationship with God.