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  THE FULNESS OF THE BLESSING OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of experiencing the
blessing of Christ Himself, rather than just His blessings or benefits.

Topics: "Personal Relationship with Christ", "True Blessings in Christ"
Scripture References: John 15:5, Ephesians 1:3, Philippians 3:8, Colossians 2:9

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DESCRIPTION
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A.B. Simpson emphasizes that many Christians miss the true essence of
the blessings found in Christ, often seeking salvation, grace, or
answered prayers without truly knowing Him. He warns against being
attached to doctrines, churches, or even friendships, which can lead to
a lifeless faith. The true blessing comes from a personal relationship
with Jesus, who is the source of all blessings and the one who sustains
us when everything else fails. Simpson encourages believers to seek
Christ Himself rather than merely the benefits He offers.

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CONTENT
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Many Christians fail to see all the blessings that are centered in
Christ. They want to get the blessing of salvation, but that is not the
Christ. They want to get the blessing of His grace to help, but that is
not Him. They want to get answered prayer from Him in order to work for
Him. You might have all that and not have the blessing of Christ
Himself. A great many people are attached to the system of doctrine.
They say, "Yes, I have the truth; I am orthodox." That is not the
Christ. It may be like the cold statue in the fountain with the water
pressing from the cold hands and lips, but having no life.

A great many other people want to get the blessing of joy, but this is
not the blessing of Christ personally.

Many people become attached to their church and pastor, or to dear
Christian friends, but that is not the Christ. The blessing that alone
will fill our hearts when all else fails is the loving heart of Jesus
united to us, the fountain of all our blessings and the unfailing One
when all others wither and are exhausted-Jesus Christ Himself.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/the-fulness-of-the-blessing-of-the-gospel-of-christ/
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