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Chapter 1
To the Reader
Moody introduces his book, explaining its purpose to point readers to the Way to God. He outlines the structure: first addressing the Love of God, then meeting the needs of various seekers, and finally speaking to backsliders. He expresses his hope that readers will be strengthened and settled in the faith of Christ.
Chapter 2
The Way to God and How to Find It
This chapter presents the central message of the book: the way to God is through Jesus Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life. It emphasizes the necessity of the new birth, true repentance, and faith in Christ for salvation. The chapter also addresses the assurance of salvation, the dangers of backsliding, and the hope of restoration for those who have strayed.
Chapter 3
I: “Love That Passeth Knowledge”
Moody opens his book by focusing on the profound truth of God's love, which surpasses human understanding. He illustrates how a simple message like 'God is Love' can pierce the heart of a prodigal, and he contrasts human love, which is conditional and changeable, with divine love, which is unchangeable and unfailing. He uses the powerful analogy of a mother's enduring love to help readers grasp the depth of God's affection, and he encourages sinners to approach Christ with the same boldness and faith as a little girl who sought a pardon from Abraham Lincoln.
Chapter 4
II: The Gateway Into the Kingdom
Moody expounds on the necessity of the new birth as the gateway into God's kingdom, emphasizing that it is the foundation of Christian hope and the only means of entering heaven. He clarifies what regeneration is not, argues that human effort cannot achieve it, and illustrates the mystery of the Spirit's work through the analogy of the wind. He concludes with a stirring appeal, warning that without the new birth, one cannot see the kingdom of God or be reunited with departed loved ones.
Chapter 5
The Two Classes
Moody categorizes inquirers into two classes: the self-righteous (Pharisee) and the convicted (publican). He emphasizes the necessity of faith, which involves knowledge, assent, and appropriation, and illustrates how belief in Christ brings assurance of salvation and eternal life.
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