Christ's affection is a profound theme woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the depth of love and commitment that Jesus has for His followers. In John 15:13, Jesus declares, 'Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends,' highlighting the ultimate expression of His affection through His sacrificial death. This love calls believers to respond with their own affection, as seen in Matthew 22:37, where Jesus commands, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' Such love is not merely an emotional response but a commitment that can experience awakening, decline, and revival, as explored in the sermon 'Affection for Christ – Its Awakening, Decline, and Revival.' The Apostle Paul further emphasizes this relational aspect in Romans 8:38-39, assuring us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. As believers, we are encouraged to cultivate this affection through prayer, worship, and obedience, as expressed in 1 John 4:19, 'We love because he first loved us.' Ultimately, Christ's affection invites us into a transformative relationship that shapes our lives and propels us to share His love with others.
C.A. Coates preaches about the importance of maintaining affection for Christ, emphasizing the need for the hidden spring of affections that satisfy Christ's heart above all else. The true evangelist seeks a present result for Christ, desiring a people whose affections are solely for Him. The sermon