God has a general love for all mankind, and a special love for his elect. The general love of God is universal, but in the case of the non-elect, it is only temporary and will pass away, whereas his just wrath will abide on them eternally (John 3:36). The special love of God which is given only to those whom God has, from all eternity, chosen for eternal life, is an eternal love and will supersede all wrath and will be the possession of God's elect forever.Johannes Geerhardus Vos, “God is Love,” Torch and Trumpet 1.3 (August–September, 1951): 14.
4. Does God love all men equally and in the same way? No. The Bible speaks of two kinds of divine love. First, there is a general love of God which is bestowed on all men. This general love of God conveys many blessings, but it does not bring about their eternal salvation. Second, there is a special love of God which is not given to all, but is reserved for the elect. This special love of God carries with it the eternal salvation of those on whom it is bestowed. For Scripture proof of the special love of God for the elect, read Romans 9:13, John 17:9, Jeremiah 31:3.Johannes Geerhardus Vos, The Westminster Larger Catechism: A Commentary, ed. G. I. Williamson (Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 2002), 147.
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