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What does Malachi say about God's love and judgment?

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Malachi highlights the contrasting fates of Jacob and Esau, demonstrating God's love for the elect and judgment upon the reprobate.

In the book of Malachi, particularly in chapter 1, God reveals His love for Jacob while rejecting Esau, saying, 'I have loved Jacob, and I hated Esau.' This stark contrast illustrates God's sovereign choices in election and judgment. Esau represents the reprobate—those who are destined for condemnation—while Jacob symbolizes the elect, chosen for God's mercy and grace. This dichotomy emphasizes not only God's love but also His righteousness in dispensing justice, reminding believers of the holiness and sovereignty of God in all matters of salvation.
Scripture References: Malachi 1:2-3, Romans 9:13

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God's Last Word
Don Fortner · Jul 3, 2009
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