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The love of Christ towards His saints is a central theme in Christian theology, underscoring the steadfast and unwavering nature of His affection and commitment to those who believe in Him. This love is not subject to the fluctuations and changes that characterize human emotions but is rooted in the eternal and immutable nature of Christ Himself.

Biblical Foundation

The unchangeable love of Christ is vividly portrayed in the Scriptures, where His commitment to His followers is depicted as enduring and constant. In the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul eloquently affirms this truth: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38-39). This passage highlights the comprehensive and unbreakable nature of Christ's love, emphasizing that no external force or circumstance can sever the bond between Christ and His saints.

Eternal Nature

The eternal nature of Christ's love is further emphasized in the book of Hebrews, where Jesus is described as "the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). This declaration underscores the consistency and permanence of His love, assuring believers that the affection and grace they receive from Christ are not subject to change over time. His love is as steadfast today as it was during His earthly ministry and will remain so throughout eternity.

Covenantal Love

Christ's love for His saints is also covenantal, rooted in the promises and commitments He has made to His people. In the Gospel of John, Jesus assures His disciples of His enduring presence and love: "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you" (John 14:18). This promise reflects the covenantal nature of His love, which is based on His faithfulness and the assurance that He will never abandon those who belong to Him.

Demonstrated Through Sacrifice

The ultimate demonstration of Christ's unchangeable love is found in His sacrificial death on the cross. As Paul writes in his letter to the Romans, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). This act of selfless love is the foundation upon which the unchangeable nature of His love is built, providing a tangible and historical testament to His unwavering commitment to His saints.

Security and Assurance

The unchangeable love of Christ provides believers with a profound sense of security and assurance. In the Gospel of John, Jesus declares, "My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand" (John 10:27-28). This promise assures the saints of their eternal security in Christ, grounded in His unchanging love and sovereign power.

Conclusion

The love of Christ for His saints is a cornerstone of Christian faith, offering believers an unshakeable foundation of hope and assurance. Through His eternal, covenantal, and sacrificial love, Christ provides His followers with the confidence that they are cherished and secure in His unchanging embrace.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

John 13:1
Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them to the end.
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The Unchangeable Christ
All Saints' Day and Other Sermons. <. ... Christ is the witness to us also of the
eternity of Love,"Of God's love- -the love of the Father who wills ...
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The Triumph of Faith Or, Christ's Unchangeable Love. Rom. 8:33Ff.
... Rom. 8:33ff. LM The triumph of faith or, Christ's unchangeable love. Rom.8:33ff. ...
O'er all their sins divinely rolls. Who shall adjudge the saints to hell? ...
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The Triumph of Faith; Or, Christ's Unchangeable Love, Rom. 8 33 &C ...
... 2 Who shall adjudge the saints to hell ... 'Tis Christ that suffer ... He lives, he lives,
and sits above, For ever interceding there: Who shall divide us from his love? ...
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The Unchangeable Christ
... will sing of "free grace and dying love", while others ... let me go where they praise
Jesus Christ and him ... Amen." That is what the first-century saints sing; ay ...
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Hymns and Spiritual Songs
... Hymn 1:135. The love of Christ shed abroad in the heart, Eph. 3. 16 &c. ... 1. 9 10.
Hymn 1:138. Saints in the hands of Christ, John 10. 28 29. Hymn 1:139. ...
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The Introduction to the Work, with Some Account of the Nature of ...
... our honoring of God, the vigor of our love, thankfulness, and ... upon this work, and
take God in Christ for thy ... is the portion and rest of his saints, make these ...
/.../baxter/the saints everlasting rest/chapter i the introduction to.htm

Love in the Old Covenant.
... His promise to and for His disciples and for all His saints. And in this connection
Christ speaks of the new commandment, that they should love one another ...
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An Index to Find any Hymn by the Title or Contents of It.
... attributes, 2:51, 2:166, 2:169; glorified by Christ, 2:126; 3:10; the avenger of
his saints, 2:115 ... 87, 2:170; his kingdom supreme, 2:115; his love in sending ...
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Indexes and Tables
... [1753]126; iii. [1754]10; the avenger of his saints, ii. [1755]115; ... [1911]158. Jealousy
of our love to Christ, i. [1912]78. Jesus, see Lord, Christ. ...
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The Unchangeableness of God
... With him there is no variableness, nor shadow of turning.' The best saints have
their eclipses and changes. ... His love to Christ is unchangeable; and he will ...
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