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  CHRIST HIMSELF IS THE PROOF
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: Jesus Christ himself is the ultimate proof of his own gospel,
commanding respect and admiration even from his critics.

Topics: "The Divinity of Christ", "The Character of Jesus"
Scripture References: Matthew 7:29, John 10:30, John 14:6, Philippians 2:9, Colossians 1:15, Hebrews 1:3

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the character of Jesus commands respect
even from those who oppose his teachings, presenting a unique challenge
to critics who can refute his doctrine but cannot deny his divine
nature. Despite their attempts to criticize his teachings, they find
themselves unable to accuse him personally, as his life and character
stand as undeniable proof of his divinity. Spurgeon argues that Jesus
Christ himself is the ultimate evidence of his own gospel, silencing
objections and compelling admiration. The sermon highlights the profound
impact of Jesus' character on both believers and skeptics alike.

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The character of Jesus has commanded respect even from those who have
abhorred his teaching. It has been a stumbling-stone to all objectors
who have preserved a shade of candour. Jesus' doctrine they could
refute, they say; his precepts they could improve, so they boast; his
system is narrow and outworn, so they assert: but himself - what can
they do with him? They must admire him even if they will not adore him;
and having done so they have admired a personage who must be divine, or
else he wilfully left his disciples to believe a lie. How they surmount
this difficulty? They cannot do so by railing at him, for they have no
material for accusation. Jesus Christ himself silences their cavillings.
This is a file at which these asps do bite, but break their teeth.

Beyond all argument or miracle, Jesus Christ himself is the proof of his
own gospel.

From a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon entitled "The Jesus Christ
Himself," delivered December 9, 1877.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/christ-himself-is-the-proof/
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