How do we know we are among those whom God loves?

The assurance of God's love for us is deeply rooted in our belief in His Word and the gospel of Christ. In John 5:24, Jesus affirms that those who hear His word and believe in the Father have eternal life. This belief is indicative of being among those whom God loves and for whom Christ died. Additionally, true love for God is evidenced by our affection for Him and the character of Christ, as stated in 1 John 4:19, "We love Him because He first loved us." This reciprocal relationship of love cannot be self-manufactured; it is a response to the divine love already demonstrated to us.