“I am conscious of the fact that the subject of hell is not a very pleasant one. It is very unpopular, controversial, and misunderstood . . .As a minister I must deal with it. I cannot ignore it.”
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Billy Graham
“Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.”
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Billy Graham
“The difference between the non-Christian and the Christian is that the non-Christian makes sin a practice; the true Christian does not.”
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Billy Graham
“The word departure literally means to pull up anchor and set sail. Everything that happens prior to death is a preparation for the final voyage. Death marks the beginning, not the end. It is our journey to God.”
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Billy Graham
“God gives us a glimpse of what heaven will be like for the believer. It will have the characteristics of a happy home, a holy city, a glorious garden, and a beautiful bride. This staggers the imagination!”
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Billy Graham
“Don’t let hatred control you, no matter what others do that causes [anger]. You would only become guilty of the same sin that afflicts them, and nothing would be solved.”
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Billy Graham
“The blood of Christ “purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation” (Revelation 5:9 NIV).”
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Billy Graham
“The Bible takes the word home with all of its tender associations and sacred memories, and applies it to the hereafter and tells us that heaven is home.”
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Billy Graham
“We can hold nothing back [from God]. He must control and dominate us [wholly]. It is a surrender without any conditions attached. This surrender is a definite and conscious act on our part in obedience to the Word of God.”
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Billy Graham
“There is nothing which indicates the inspiration of the Scriptures more than the factual and faithful record of men and their failures . . .These records are for our warning and instruction. They show us how sinful man needs God.”
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Billy Graham
“Sinners, pray to a merciful God for forgiveness.”
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Billy Graham
“Don’t forget: Without fuel, a fire grows cold—and without the “fuel” of the Bible, prayer, and Christian fellowship, our faith grows cold.”
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Billy Graham
“As I read the Bible, I seem to find holiness to be [Christ’s] supreme attribute.”
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Billy Graham
“Being pure in conduct also includes honesty and integrity in dealing with our fellowmen. A Christian should be known in his neighborhood or place of business as an honest person.”
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Billy Graham
“With an old head and a young heart, you can be a source of real strength [to others] who need your cheer and encouragement.”
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Billy Graham
