The Bible teaches that God's love is universal and unconditional, extending to all people regardless of their background or actions. In Romans 5:8, we see that God demonstrated His love by sending Jesus to die for us while we were still sinners. The depth of this love is further revealed in John 3:16, where God gives His only Son for the salvation of the world, and in 1 John 4:8, which affirms that God is love itself. Jesus also instructs us in Matthew 5:43-48 to love our enemies, just as God loves and cares for all people, as noted in Proverbs 8:17, where wisdom is said to be available to those who diligently seek it.
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But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”