Overview
God's love is not merely an emotion but a purposeful commitment to redeem sinners through Christ. It is displayed in His selection of believers before the foundation of the world and perfected in His gracious salvation. This love reveals God's character and forms the basis for all Christian faith and practice.
Key Scriptures
"Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him" (Ephesians 1:4, NASB).
"He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus before times eternal" (2 Timothy 1:9, NASB).
"He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit" (Titus 3:5, NASB).
Application
Meditate daily on God's electing love in Christ, allowing this truth to transform your assurance, worship, and compassion toward others.