Does God love everyone or just Christians?

Quick answer

God loves everyone, but only those who follow God can experience the fullness of His love for them.

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

God does love everyone, as shown by His enduring love, His relationship with humanity, and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ dying for all humanity. However, while His love is universal, those who have not accepted Christ are still under the weight of their sin and His divine wrath. The fullness of God’s love can only be experienced through a relationship with Him, made possible by faith in Jesus. God desires for all to turn to Him and escape His wrath, but only those who are saved by grace through faith will experience the complete measure of His love and eternal life. Thus, while God's love is extended to all, it is fully realized and experienced only by those who have accepted Christ as Savior.

FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT

IMPLICATIONS FOR TODAY

Recognizing that God’s love extends to all people should motivate us to share His love and this message of hope and redemption with those around us, understanding that while everyone is valued by God, not everyone already knows the depth of His love. Engaging with others through compassion and evangelism reflects our gratitude for the grace we've received and our desire for others to experience it as well. This perspective encourages us to live out our faith actively, showing God’s love in our actions and conversations. By doing so, we reflect God’s eternal love and participate in His mission to help bring others into a saving relationship with Him, so they, too, can experience the fullness of His love and grace.

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