The Way to God and How to Find It · Chapter
A Divine Saviour explained
Moody argues for the divinity of Christ, presenting scriptural evidence and logical reasoning to counter those who doubt it.
What happens
Moody argues for the divinity of Christ, presenting scriptural evidence and logical reasoning to counter those who doubt it. He emphasizes that Christ's claims, works, and acceptance of worship prove He is God incarnate, and warns against the danger of rejecting this truth.
Themes in this chapter
The Divinity of Christ
The entire chapter is devoted to proving that Jesus Christ is God, using scripture and logic to counter objections.
Faith and Belief in Christ
Moody encourages readers to believe in Christ's divinity as essential for salvation, warning against the deception of the enemy.
Characters to notice
- Moody
Moody presents his personal journey to believing in Christ's divinity and offers logical arguments and scriptural proofs.
- Jesus Christ
Christ's divine claims, miracles, and acceptance of worship are central to the chapter's argument.
- Peter
Peter's confession, 'Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God,' is cited as a foundational declaration of Christ's divinity.
- John the Baptist
John's testimony is referenced in the context of the chapter's opening verse, though not extensively discussed.
Key passages
“Now what brought me to believe in the Divinity of Christ was this: I did not know where to place Christ, or what to do with Him, if He were not divine.”
Moody explains that his belief in Christ's divinity arose from the impossibility of categorizing Jesus as merely human.
Highlights Moody's personal reasoning and the central argument of the chapter.
“If Jesus Christ is a mere man, we are all guilty of a great sin in worshipping Him.”
Moody argues that if Christ were not divine, worshiping Him would be idolatry, a violation of the first commandment.
Emphasizes the logical consequence of denying Christ's divinity.