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How does Christ's love differ for Peter and Judas?

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Christ's love for Peter was redemptive, while Judas experienced a common grace that did not lead to salvation.

The sermon highlights a crucial distinction between Christ's love for Judas and Peter. In John 13:1, it is mentioned that Jesus loved His own until the end, indicating a particular and redemptive love for His elect, like Peter. This love extends to those whom He has chosen, ensuring their salvation through His sacrifice. However, Judas, although he was physically close to Jesus and partook of His ministry, did not receive this same salvific love. Instead, Judas's heart remained unrepentant, showing that his experience of Christ's love was not transformative and did not lead him to salvation. This difference emphasizes that God's love is specific and effectual for His elect, highlighting the necessity of sovereign grace in salvation.
Scripture References: John 13:1

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