Should we tell a rebellious unsaved person, that God loves him?

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Herman Hoeksema:
"To say that God loves the reprobate, is to contradict the very nature of divine election and reprobation."

John Owen:
"To affirm universal redemption, is to say that God loves all alike, which is plainly contrary to the Word of God."

Arthur Pink:
"To tell the rebellious sinner that God loves him, is to misrepresent God and the facts of his condition. The truth is, that God is angry with the wicked every day."

R.C. Sproul:
"God does not love all men in the same way. If He did, then all would be saved. His redeeming love is particular, set upon His sheep."

Charles Spurgeon:
It is a misrepresentation of the Gospel to tell a man that God loves him, and yet that God will condemn him to Hell at last. He has a salvific love only towards His elect, redeemed and believing people.

God's Word:

"You hate all evildoers." Psalm 5:5

"The Lord abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit." Psalm 5:6

"God is angry with the wicked every day!" Psalm 7:11

"The wicked and those who love violence, His soul hates!" Psalm 11:5

"There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him . . . a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who sows discord among brothers." Proverbs 6:16 & 19

"The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished." Proverbs 16:5

"The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and maintains His wrath against His enemies!" Nahum 1:2

"Whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him." John 3:36

"You are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God's wrath, when His righteous judgment will be revealed." Romans 2:5

"But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil--there will be wrath and anger!" Romans 2:8

"Just as it is written: Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated." Romans 9:13

"What if God, choosing to show His wrath and make His power known, bore with great patience the objects of His wrath--prepared for destruction?" Romans 9:22

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