“Confidence is essential to success in every pursuit of life,” evangelist D.L. Moody writes in his April 1897 Bible lesson—and this truth applies equally to spiritual matters. Many Christians, he tells us, live imprisoned in what John Bunyan called “Doubting Castle,” experiencing weary, gloomy faith instead of joyful certainty.
Through the Apostle John’s five tests and some very memorable illustrations, Mr. Moody shows how every Christian can move from doubt to confident trust in their salvation.
Then, join us again on April 28, 2026 for Lesson Seven of Mr. Moody’s Bible Class. If you missed Lessons One through Five, you can find them by clicking here or on the Free Reads tab above.
What does it really mean to be “born again”? In this fifth installment of Mr. Moody’s Bible Class, evangelist D.L. Moody tackles one of Christianity’s most essential — and most misunderstood — doctrines: Regeneration.
Mr. Moody teaches that forgiveness alone is not enough — God must give us an entirely new nature.
“Heaven,” he writes, “is a prepared place, for a prepared people.”
Through stories and the dramatic example of Saul’s transformation on the Damascus road, Mr. Moody explains what regeneration is, what it is not, and why it is not an arbitrary demand but an absolute necessity.
And he concludes his lesson with a question every soul must answer: “Have I been regenerated through the atonement made on my behalf?”
In previous lessons we’ve journeyed from understanding sin’s devastation to embracing the Gospel’s remedy to practicing true repentance. Now, in this Bible lesson he wrote in 1897, D.L. Moody explains the central doctrine of Christianity: the Atonement.
“For nineteen hundred years,” Mr. Moody writes, “the chief point of controversy between faith and unbelief has been the doctrine of the Atonement.” Yet it remains “the very foundation of Christianity.”
In this month’s Bible Class, Mr. Moody uses vivid Old Testament examples—Abel’s sacrifice, Abraham on Mount Moriah, and the Passover lamb—to trace the “scarlet line” God wove through Scripture to prepare humanity for Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. He reveals six precious benefits of Christ’s blood and concludes the lesson with the greatest question facing every person: “What is my relation to the Atonement?”
You can read Lesson Four for free! Click here to download a large-print PDF version you can print or share with friends.
Join us again on February 24, 2026 for Lesson Five of Mr. Moody’s Bible Class.
If you missed Lessons One through Three, you can find them by clicking on the Free Reads tab above.
In Lesson One Mr. Moody diagnosed the disease (Understanding Sin) and in Lesson Two, named the cure (The Remedy of the Gospel). Now, in Lesson Three, Mr. Moody outlines the five essential steps of genuine repentance:
Conviction Contrition Confession of Sin Conversion Confession of Christ
Using the biblical examples of King Saul’s shallow confession, David’s broken heart, and Joseph of Arimathea’s courageous stand at Calvary, Mr. Moody explains the difference between true and counterfeit repentance.
You can read Lesson Three for free!Click here to download a large-print PDF version you can print or share with friends.
Then, join us again on January 27, 2026 for Lesson Four of Mr. Moody’s Bible Class.
If you missed Lessons One and Two, you can find them by clicking on the Free Reads tab above.
Isabella had a special bond with evangelist Rev. D.L. Moody. They were contemporaries who shared a common mission: bringing biblical truths to everyday Americans through accessible, compelling writing.
While Isabella wove Christian principles into her novels and short stories, Mr. Moody taught them directly through his preaching and writing.
In 1896, Mr. Moody published a twelve-part Bible study series in The Ladies’ Home Journal, a magazine that regularly published sermons, essays on religion and faith, and stories with Christian themes. He called his series, “Mr. Moody’s Bible Class.”
Each month for twelve months, Mr. Moody filled the pages of the magazine with lessons on the fundamental doctrines of Christianity, from sin and redemption to prayer and Heaven. His accessible writing style and practical approach made theological truths understandable to every-day readers, while he challenged them to examine their own faith.
From The Ladies’ Home Journal, October 1896.
“Mr. Moody’s Bible Class” is now available for a new generation. Each of his lessons has been carefully formatted for modern readers, with added reflection questions and organized Scripture references.
Whether you’re studying alone, with a small group, or teaching a Sunday school class, Mr. Moody’s lessons offer rich yet practical insights into the foundations of Christian doctrine. Click on the link below to view or download the first lesson:
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