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The love that believers hold for Jesus Christ is deeply rooted in His personal excellence and divine attributes, which are vividly portrayed throughout the Scriptures. This love is not merely an emotional response but a profound recognition of His unparalleled nature and the redemptive work He accomplished.

Divine Nature and Attributes

Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, embodies the fullness of the divine nature. Colossians 2:9 states, "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form." This declaration affirms His divine essence, making Him worthy of the highest love and adoration. His eternal existence, omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence are attributes that set Him apart as deserving of our deepest affection.

Moral Perfection

Christ's moral excellence is another compelling reason for believers' love. He lived a sinless life, perfectly fulfilling the law and embodying righteousness. Hebrews 4:15 notes, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin." His purity and holiness are unmatched, drawing believers to love Him for His perfect character.

Sacrificial Love

The sacrificial love of Christ is perhaps the most profound demonstration of His personal excellence. John 15:13 declares, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." Jesus' willingness to endure the cross for the redemption of humanity is the ultimate act of love, compelling believers to respond with love and devotion in return.

Wisdom and Teaching

Christ's wisdom and teaching further illustrate His excellence. His parables, sermons, and interactions reveal a depth of understanding and insight that surpasses human wisdom. In Matthew 7:28-29 , it is recorded, "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes." His teachings continue to guide and inspire believers, fostering a love for His wisdom and truth.

Compassion and Mercy

The compassion and mercy of Christ are evident throughout His earthly ministry. He healed the sick, comforted the brokenhearted, and forgave sinners, demonstrating a love that transcends human limitations. Matthew 9:36 describes His compassion: "When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." His tender care and mercy evoke a loving response from those who follow Him.

Faithfulness and Sovereignty

Christ's faithfulness and sovereignty assure believers of His trustworthiness and control over all things. Revelation 19:11 portrays Him as "Faithful and True," a testament to His reliability and sovereign rule. His unwavering commitment to His promises and His ultimate authority over creation inspire love and reverence from His followers.

In summary, the personal excellence of Jesus Christ, as revealed through His divine nature, moral perfection, sacrificial love, wisdom, compassion, and sovereignty, makes Him supremely deserving of the love and devotion of all believers. His attributes and actions not only command respect and admiration but also draw the hearts of His followers into a deep and abiding love for their Savior.

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What is your beloved more than another beloved, O you fairest among women? what is your beloved more than another beloved, that you do so charge us?
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Concluding Reflections. Faith and Criticism.
... of men, conquered by force, and, after having persecuted his religion for ... church
now numbers four hundred millions, conquered by the love of Christ, and is ...
/.../section 102 concluding reflections faith.htm

Elucidations.
... the blessedness of its fruits, I see his austere spirit reflecting the spirit
of Christ so tenderly and so faithfully, in the love of children ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/elucidations.htm

The Clementine Homilies
... Chapter IV.--It is Asserted that Christ's Teaching is Different ... Chapter XII.--The
Fear and Love of God ... Chapter XI.--Simon Professes to Utter His Real Sentiments ...
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The Priesthood of Christ
... that union, and should pour it out on his own people ... token as well as the testimony
of the love of God ... us, and the earnest of our inheritance, Christ could not ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/oration iv the priesthood of.htm

The Chorus of Angels
... this delightful exercise of worship, love, and gratitude ... immediately convinced, that
either Jesus Christ is the ... the necessity and efficacy of His mediation, and ...
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The Use of Fear in Religion.
... who has the fear of God before his eyes is ... may and should end in the perfect love
that casteth ... welcome the sweet and thrilling accents of Christ saying, "Come ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/shedd/sermons to the natural man/the use of fear in.htm

The Formation and Order of the Primitive Church.
... of Christ, and were united by sincere and ardent love. ... for the truth of the resurrection
and exaltation of Christ. ... the grave, and exalted him to his right hand ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture iii the formation and.htm

Letter vi. To Anastasius, Bishop of Thessalonica.
... The brotherly love of our colleagues makes us read with ... a wife before he obtained
the grace of Christ, and on ... he has the right of ordaining in his province, so ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter vi to anastasius bishop.htm

Election no Discouragement to Seeking Souls
... Have courage, look to the cross of Christ and live ... emotions of gratitude, what
throbbings of love does this ... because I deserved it, but because his loving heart ...
/.../spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/election no discouragement to seeking.htm

From the Close of the General Conference of 1824 to the ...
... peace, and he died in the triumph of faith and love. ... being found a pupil in the school
of Christ, yet he ... The cross of his redemption was his theme, and in life ...
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