# Paul — The Way to God and How to Find It character guide

> Paul in The Way to God and How to Find It by D. L. Moody.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0001-the-way-to-god-and-how-to-find-it

## Snapshot

The apostle who refused to settle for a secondhand Christ, thirsting to know him and the power of his resurrection.

## Who they are

Paul appears as the standard of intimate knowledge, the man who would not be content with a historical Christ or a slight personal acquaintance. His famous longing to 'know Him and the power of His resurrection' becomes Moody's measuring rod for every reader, the desire that separates a nominal churchgoer from a disciple. He matters to the book's middle arc because his teachings on grace and salvation keep pressing the question of how a man can be just with God.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_to_god_and_how_to_find_it_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_professional_

Paul is an apostle and missionary who spreads Jesus' teachings after his conversion.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_to_god_and_how_to_find_it_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_professional_

Paul is an apostle and missionary who spreads Jesus' teachings after his conversion.

## In the story

### [The Two Classes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_to_god_and_how_to_find_it_se/chapters/iii-the-two-classes)

Paul's writings are quoted to show the universality of sin and the need for salvation.

### [Words of Counsel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_to_god_and_how_to_find_it_se/chapters/iv-words-of-counsel)

Quoted on assurance of salvation and avoiding foolish questions; his persuasion in 2 Timothy 1:12 is highlighted.

### [Repentance and Restitution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_to_god_and_how_to_find_it_se/chapters/vi-repentance-and-restitution)

At Athens, declared that God commands all men everywhere to repent.

### [Assurance of Salvation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_to_god_and_how_to_find_it_se/chapters/vii-assurance-of-salvation)

Mentioned as an example of early Christians who had assurance despite persecution.

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