What does the Bible say about God's love and judgment?

Scripture teaches that God's love is everlasting and foundational to how He interacts with His people. As stated in Jeremiah 31:3, 'I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.' This verse highlights that God's method of drawing people to Himself is rooted in love. In contrast, the approach that uses fear of judgment or hell to compel belief distorts the true message of the Gospel. The New Testament reinforces this by illustrating that Jesus came to save rather than to scare, as exemplified in verses like Matthew 11:4-6, where His ministry focused on healing and the good news to the poor.