Jesus is the perfect Savior because He was without sin and perfectly fulfilled God's law, as seen in His response to temptation.
Jesus embodies perfection in His obedience to God’s commands, which is evident during His temptation in the wilderness. Despite being hungry after forty days without food, He did not succumb to the devil’s temptations because He was entirely sinless. As noted in Hebrews 2, Jesus took on human flesh and experienced temptation, yet He was without sin. This perfect obedience qualifies Him as our Savior, as He not only resisted temptation but also fulfilled the law on our behalf, providing a righteous standing before God for all who trust in Him.
Scripture References:
Hebrews 2:14-17, Luke 4:1-13, Luke 23:14-15, Isaiah 53:7, Hebrews 4:15
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