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What does it mean for God's love to be effectual?

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God's love is effectual in that it causes a true change in the believer, leading to repentance and a lasting relationship with Him.

God's love is described as effectual because it brings about real transformation in the hearts and lives of those He loves. In Hosea, after Gomer is redeemed, she is not only restored but is promised to remain faithful, signifying the transformative power of God's love. Effectual love means that when God chooses to love, it results in genuine repentance and a new heart, aligning with the concept of regeneration. Such love is not passive; it actively works to change the sinner's nature, ensuring that they will love and serve Him faithfully. This is confirmed by the promise that true believers will not continue in sin but will abide in Christ, displaying a new nature born from God's saving love.
Scripture References: Hosea 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

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Salvation in Love
Frank Tate · Dec 20, 2015
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