How do we know that God loves, that He loves us- Here we see the intent of scripture to show us that God is the author of our salvation and in this majestic truth we see the love of God on full display. He has created a plan of salvation that is full and complete without any obstacle remaining for the salvation of His people. All of the chaos and madness of the world cannot stop His love or His salvation. For He IS God, and He DOES love-