Dr. Greg Quiggle discusses his new book on D.L. Moody, titled Bread and Bibles: D. L. Moody’s Evangelism and Social Action, which explores Moody’s evangelism and social action. Moody was a prominent English-speaking evangelist in the 19th century and had a significant impact on Protestant Christianity. He was known for his ability to connect with the common person and his earnestness.
Moody established various institutions, including Moody Bible Institute and Moody Church, and played a key role in the development of Christian publishing. He believed in the three Rs: ruined by sin, redeemed by Christ, and regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Moody’s theology was practical and focused on the essentials of the Christian faith. He was a pre-millennialist and believed in the imminent return of Christ to establish his rule on earth for a thousand years. Moody’s influence extended beyond his lifetime and continues to impact evangelicalism today. DL Moody’s ministry was characterized by his focus on evangelism and his love for people. He was driven by the love of God and had a deep understanding of the struggles of the poor and marginalized. Moody’s ministry was marked by humility and a focus on Jesus, not himself. He believed in preaching the gospel and also in practical acts of service and social engagement.
Takeaways
- D.L. Moody was a prominent English-speaking evangelist in the 19th century and had a significant impact on Protestant Christianity.
- Moody established various institutions, including Moody Bible Institute and Moody Church, which continue to have a lasting impact today.
- His theology was practical and focused on the essentials of the Christian faith, emphasizing the three Rs: ruined by sin, redeemed by Christ, and regenerated by the Holy Spirit.
- Moody was a pre-millennialist and believed in the imminent return of Christ to establish his rule on earth for a thousand years.
- His influence extended beyond his lifetime and continues to impact evangelicalism today. Moody’s ministry was characterized by his focus on evangelism and his love for people.
- He had liberal theological friends and was not vociferously anti-Catholic.
- Moody’s theology was caught, not taught, and he learned by listening and asking questions.
- He was driven by the love of God and had a deep understanding of the struggles of the poor and marginalized.
- Moody’s ministry was marked by humility and a focus on Jesus, not himself.
- He believed in preaching the gospel and also in practical acts of service and social engagement.
Sound Bites
- “Dwight Moody, unfortunately, has largely dropped out of memory for a lot of people.”
- “Moody’s genius was he had the ability to catch the conscience and the imagination of the common person.”
- “By the time he leaves, there’s about two million people that have attended his services in London alone.”
- “He was not vociferously anti-Catholic, and he got slaughtered for that a lot.”
- “Ultimately he’s an evangelist, right? His goal is to preach the gospel and get people to the counseling room.”
- “Moody’s theology is caught, not taught. He learned by listening and asking questions.”
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Background of Dr. Greg Quiggle and D.L. Moody
02:08Discussion of Dr. Quiggle’s Book: Bread and Bibles
10:06D.L. Moody’s Early Life and Conversion
14:02Moody’s Impact in England and Worldwide
23:43Moody’s Humility and Legacy
28:48Moody’s Theology and Controversies
29:17DL Moody’s Relationship with the Catholic Church
30:09Moody’s Focus on Evangelism
31:31Moody’s Theology: Caught, Not Taught
35:38The Love of God and the Love for the Marginalized
38:44Moody’s Humility and Focus on Jesus
40:14Preaching the Gospel and Practicing Social Engagement
