What is meant by the effectual love of God?

The effectual love of God refers to His love that not only desires the salvation of His people but ensures it will happen. This attribute of God’s love is rooted in His sovereign purpose, as seen in Romans 8:30, where it states: 'Moreover whom He predestinated, them He also called: and whom He called, them He also justified: and whom He justified, them He also glorified.' This sequence illustrates that God’s love is actively engaged in the redemption of His chosen ones. All whom God loves will certainly experience His saving grace, resulting in a transformation into the likeness of Christ. This effectual nature gives believers confidence that they will not only be called to salvation but will also persevere in their faith until glorification.