re: “That is not a Biblical construct. The whole Jesus loves you thing is a modern phenomena.”
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son. That, whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
1 John 4:8
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.” Titus 2:11
“Jacob I have loved, Essau I have hated.” God.