“Why is it that the cross has become the symbol of Christianity? It is because at the cross Jesus purchased our redemption
and provided a righteousness which we could not ourselves earn.”
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Billy Graham
“The Bible is intensely practical, and one of the reasons God gave it to us is so we’ll be better prepared to deal with life’s problems and temptations. All too often we respond to these in ways that don’t reflect Christ . . .when we do that, Satan is the winner and the cause of Christ suffers.”
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Billy Graham
“The Bible lists in Hebrews 11 the heroes of the faith . . .who were tortured, imprisoned, stoned, torn apart, and killed by the sword. They didn’t wear designer jeans but went about in animal skins, destitute and tormented.”
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Billy Graham
“Most of us know about God, but that is quite different from knowing God.”
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Billy Graham
“Our magazine covers frequently feature the immoral, the perverted, the psychologically sick. Sin is “in.” People don’t like to be told they are sinners.”
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Billy Graham
“Down through the centuries the church has contributed more than any other single agency in lifting social standards to new heights.”
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Billy Graham
“Trials and difficulties may assail the life of a believer, but they also have the ability to remold his character and banish from his life those impurities which might impair growth and service.”
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Billy Graham
“What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called
the Christ?” (Matthew 27:22 NIV). This is the most important question that has ever been asked. It is also the question you must ask yourself.”
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Billy Graham
“Preach with authority. The authority for us is the Word of God. Preach with simplicity . . . Preach with urgency . . . heaven and hell are at stake. Preach for a decision.”
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Billy Graham
“Be sure that your motive in praying is to glorify God.”
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Billy Graham
“Conscience is the detective that watches the direction of our steps and decries every conscious transgression.”
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Billy Graham
“Death is not the end of the road—it is merely a gateway to eternal life beyond the grave.”
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Billy Graham
“The evangelistic ministry is a fight, not a frolic.”
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Billy Graham
“The devil will try to discourage you, to divert you; he will seek to dilute your testimony; he will attempt anything to destroy your relationship to Christ and your influence upon others.”
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Billy Graham
“Someday this life will end, but for the Christian death also marks a beginning—the beginning of a new life with God that will last forever.”
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Billy Graham
