Agency Quote by Dwight L. Moody
“You cannot find, I believe, a case in the Bible where a man is converted without God's calling in some human agency--using some human instrument.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel of Salvation, 1880s
Salvation is portrayed as a divine act that cannot be achieved through human effort alone.
In simple terms: God alone converts people.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine calling.
Themes
faith
divine agency
human limitation
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- personal evangelism
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
grace
predestination
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine prompting?
- Can human compassion aid conversion?
A Different Perspective
Human actions may inspire but cannot replace divine call.
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