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What does the Bible say about God's love for everyone?

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The Bible teaches that God's love is particular and not universal; it extends to the elect whom He predestined.

While Arminianism posits that God loves every individual without exception, the biblical perspective, particularly from a sovereign grace viewpoint, emphasizes that God's love is particular and discriminating. Jeremiah 31:3 states, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love,' which indicates that God's love is directed toward His chosen people, not indiscriminately towards all humanity. In Romans 8:35-39, Paul affirms that nothing can separate the elect from the love of God, highlighting its particular nature. The idea that God loves every individual equally, including those destined for hell, undermines the meaningfulness of His love, as it offers no eternal benefit to many who perish.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 31:3, Romans 8:35-39, Romans 9:11, John 3:16, Romans 9:8-23, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 9:13, 1 John 2:2, Jeremiah 23, Psalm 5:5, Matthew 7:21, Romans 9:10-13, Psalm 11:7, Romans 9:11-14

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