Billy Graham in Quotes

By Franklin Graham, Donna Lee Toney, Billy Graham and Thomas Nelson

God Speaks His Word Straight Into The Hearts Of Men And Women. The Word Of God Is Alive And Active Today In The Lives Of Millions.

With the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ as his singular focus, Billy Graham faithfully, passionately, and unapologetically preached God’s Word for more than seventy years. At the age of ninety-two, during an exclusive Fox News interview in 2010, Dr. Graham told Greta van Susteren, “I have a tremendous amount of hope for the future because of Jesus Christ.”

In this stunning collection of quotes by Billy Graham comes a historic anthology covering seven decades of ministry, drawing from both his published and personal works. These pages are filled with hope, truth, and redemption and seek the hearts of a lost people who need God now more than ever.

Today we are putting our hopes in materialism, in technological progress, and in freedom from moral absolutes. They have all failed. They have failed because they have been powerless to change the human heart.

Join Billy Graham as he seeks to bring God’s Word to the heart of daily life. Reconnect and be drawn like never before. “Hearing Billy Graham express hope for the world gives me hope that my life can be worthwhile,” comments one twenty-two-year-old. Arranged topically for easy reference, Billy Graham in Quotes provides insight on more than one hundred topics anchored in Scripture. This gifted evangelist takes the focus off of the messenger and shines the Light on the Message of God’s Word.

Earth’s troubles fade in the light of heaven’s hope.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Apr 18, 2011
• ISBN: 9780849949821

Billy Graham

Billy Graham (1918—2018) was known as America’s pastor and was a spiritual advisor to many US presidents, from Harry S. Truman to Barack Obama. Graham preached to live audiences of nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries and territories. He also reached hundreds of millions more through TV, video, film, and webcasts.

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BILLY GRAHAM

IN QUOTES

BILLY GRAHAM

IN QUOTES

Franklin Graham

with Donna Lee Toney

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© 2011 Franklin Graham

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Graham, Billy, 1918–

[Selections. 2011]

Billy Graham in quotes / [edited by] Franklin Graham with Donna Lee Toney.

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Includes bibliographical references.

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1. Graham, Billy, 1918—Quotations. I. Graham, Franklin, 1952– II. Toney, Donna Lee. III.

Title. IV. Title: In quotes.

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CONTENTS

Foreword by Franklin Graham

Introduction

Billy Graham on Abortion

Billy Graham on Addiction

Billy Graham on Age

Billy Graham on America

Billy Graham on Angels

Billy Graham on Anger

Billy Graham on Anxiety

Billy Graham on the Bible

Billy Graham on the Blood

Billy Graham on Character

Billy Graham on Children

Billy Graham on Choice

Billy Graham on Christianity

Billy Graham on Church

Billy Graham on Comfort

Billy Graham on Commitment

Billy Graham on Compromise

Billy Graham on Conforming

Billy Graham on Conscience

Billy Graham on Conversion

Billy Graham on Convictions

Billy Graham on Creation

Billy Graham on the Cross

Billy Graham on Death

Billy Graham on Deception

Billy Graham on Decision

Billy Graham on the Devil/Satan

Billy Graham on Disappointment

Billy Graham on Discipleship and Discipline

Billy Graham on Encouragement

Billy Graham on End Times

Billy Graham on Eternity

Billy Graham on Evangelism

Billy Graham on Evil

Billy Graham on Faith

Billy Graham on Family

Billy Graham on Followers

Billy Graham on Forgiveness

Billy Graham on Glorifying God

Billy Graham on God

Billy Graham on God’s Will

Billy Graham on the Gospel

Billy Graham on Grace

Billy Graham on Greed

Billy Graham on Grief

Billy Graham on Happiness

Billy Graham on the Heart

Billy Graham on Heaven

Billy Graham on Hell

Billy Graham on Holiness

Billy Graham on the Holy Spirit

Billy Graham on Home

Billy Graham on Hope

Billy Graham on Human Nature

Billy Graham on Imagination, Entertainment, and Fun

Billy Graham on Influence

Billy Graham on Integrity

Billy Graham on Jesus

Billy Graham on Joy

Billy Graham on Judgment

Billy Graham on Knowledge

Billy Graham on Life

Billy Graham on Living the Christian Life

Billy Graham on Loneliness

Billy Graham on Love

Billy Graham on Lust

Billy Graham on Marriage

Billy Graham on Money

Billy Graham on Morals

Billy Graham on Parents

Billy Graham on Patience

Billy Graham on Peace

Billy Graham on People

Billy Graham on Persecution

Billy Graham on Pleasure

Billy Graham on Prayer

Billy Graham on Preaching

Billy Graham on Pride

Billy Graham on Race

Billy Graham on Religion

Billy Graham on Repentance

Billy Graham on the Resurrection

Billy Graham on Right and Wrong

Billy Graham on Salvation

Billy Graham on Service

Billy Graham on Sin

Billy Graham on Society

Billy Graham on the Soul

Billy Graham on Speech

Billy Graham on Strength

Billy Graham on Success

Billy Graham on Suffering

Billy Graham on Surrender

Billy Graham on Temptation

Billy Graham on Testimony

Billy Graham on Thankfulness

Billy Graham on Time

Billy Graham on Truth

Billy Graham on War

Billy Graham on Witnessing

Billy Graham on the Word of God

Billy Graham on Work

Billy Graham on the World

Billy Graham on World Evangelism

Billy Graham on Worry

Billy Graham on Worship

Billy Graham on Young People

Notes

About the Authors

If anyone speaks, he should do it

as one speaking the very words of God.

—1 PETER 4:11 NIV

When the Gospel of Jesus Christ is presented with

authority—quoting from the very Word of God—

He takes that message and drives it

supernaturally into the human heart.

—BILLY GRAHAM

FOREWORD

Do not worry about how or what you should speak.

For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak;

for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

—MATTHEW 10:19–20 NKJV

MY FATHER, BILLY GRAHAM, IS KNOWN FOR SPEAKING OUT about the one and only thing that matters in this world: the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. He remembers the call of God more than seventy years ago to preach the Word of God to all those who would listen about salvation that comes only through Christ. He took this high calling with seriousness and boldness in obedience to the God of all creation. He once said, I will travel anywhere in the world to preach if there are no strings on what I am to say.

Billy Graham has been quoted and misquoted countless times, which led him to clarify words from his own lips: I am constantly concerned about being quoted in the press and perhaps saying the wrong thing or having what I say misinterpreted and bringing reproach to the name of Christ. People do not come to hear what Billy Graham has to say; they want to hear what God has to say. Jesus tells us not to be misled by the voices of strangers. There are so many strange voices being heard in the religious world of our day. We must compare what they say with the Word of God.

This book contains hundreds of quotes from my father, whose voice is not strange or silent. He says, God speaks from heaven through the Bible, His written word. This is why I use the phrase ‘the Bible says.’ I would not have the authority to say what I do in sermons unless it was based upon the Word of God.

My father’s sermons are anchored to the Scriptures. I have often heard him say, Man will surrender to the impact of the Word of God.

When we preach or teach the Scriptures, he wrote, "we open the door for the Holy Spirit to do His work. God has not promised to bless oratory or clever preaching. He has promised to bless His Word. My father prayed that his words would reflect God’s standard of truth as the basis to claim, I have given them Your word" (John 17:14 NKJV).

The quotes contained in this book are taken predominantly from my father’s writings from 1947 to 2010 (spanning seven decades). I trust that the message will penetrate your heart and encourage you in life.

—FRANKLIN GRAHAM

INTRODUCTION

Let the words of my mouth . . . be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD.

—PSALM 19:14 NKJV

I AM HUMBL ED AND ENORMOUS LY GRAT E FUL FOR WHAT HAS been compiled in this book; quotes taken from my literary works through the years. Most of all, I am pleased that these quotes have their foundation in the Word of God. Each topic has been selected based upon Bible verses that address these same issues. It has been exciting to focus this project on what God directed His prophets, apostles, and disciples to write down through the inspiration of His Holy Spirit as the very Word of God.

As you peruse these quotes, refer often to the anchor verse of each subject and let God’s Word challenge you, convict you, encourage you, and help you discover His abiding love to all who faithfully follow Him. The Bible speaks of God’s Word in many different ways. When you see words in Scripture such as promises, truths, doctrines, and laws, these are insights into the mind and heart of God.

Because my eyesight dims more each year, I am grateful for the many Scripture passages I was able to commit to memory through my years of study, and I draw strength from them day by day. I can still enjoy listening to the Bible through many forms of technology devices. Regardless of the format, the very words of God are living and powerful (Hebrews 4:12 NKJV), and the teaching of His Word gives light so that even the simple can understand (Psalm 119:130 NKJV). Jesus told His followers, Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life (John 6:63).

The Bible says, The Lord gives the word, and a great army brings the good news (Psalm 68:11). What privilege has been mine to be among a swelling army of those whom God has raised up to preach this Good News—the Gospel message of the Lord Jesus Christ—to wandering souls. My hope is that those who do not know Him as their personal Savior will be moved by the message found in these pages and be drawn by the Holy Spirit to the foot of the cross, where forgiveness is found and salvation through grace is granted.

— BILLY GRAHAM

Montreat, North Carolina

    November 2010

BILLY GRAHAM ON

ABORTION

You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life

before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your book!

—PSALM 139:16 TLB

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The widespread acceptance of abortion is a symbol or sign of something

deeper within our society that should also concern us greatly.

This is the tendency today to decide moral

issues or questions only on the basis of

whether or not they are convenient or bring pleasure to a person.¹

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I do not feel the church as an organization should

become involved in political matters . . .

However, when political issues also have

moral and spiritual dimensions . . .

we have a responsibility to speak for the truth.

I believe things like abortion are morally wrong . . .

we have a responsibility to take a stand.²

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Abortion has divided our nation like no other issue in recent times . . .

The Bible places the highest value on human life. It is sacred and

of inestimable worth to God, who created it in His own image.

The Bible recognizes the unborn as being fully human.³

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As Christians we have an obligation to show others what God says

about living self-controlled lives and being responsible for our moral

actions, as God defines them. We must never think that we can

solve one moral crisis by condoning another, especially the crime

of murder, for unrestrained abortion is nothing less than that.⁴

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How ironic this maudlin defense of immorality sounds in the light of

its devastating legacy to the nation: millions of illegitimate births,

shattered personalities, divorce, abortions, and rampant

sexual diseases—some of which are incurable.

God expressly forbids irresponsible sexual behavior,

in order to spare us the disastrous consequences.⁵

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[Abortion] would destroy [a] precious life within [a woman], which would

be wrong in God’s eyes since that little life bears the image of God . . .

Every day I get letters from those who have

had an abortion and now are riddled

with guilt and depression over what they have done.⁶

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The issue [of] abortion is not whether you have a

right to terminate the life of a child . . .

The real issue is whether or not you will insist on running

your own life according to your own standards,

or whether you will instead let God run your life.⁷

BILLY GRAHAM ON

ADDICTION

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler,

and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

—PROVERBS 20:1 NKJV

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Some of the most heart-breaking letters I receive

are from people who tell how alcohol or drugs have

ravaged their lives and destroyed their families.¹

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Each generation becomes more addicted to the sedatives of life,

to dull the pain of living.²

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The Bible condemns the use of any substance which alters

or distorts our thinking (including alcohol,

which was the most common drug in ancient times).³

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When the headlines get black and foreboding,

the sale of alcohol and barbiturates rises in the country,

as millions try to escape from the grim realities of [such] dangers.⁴

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Many people turn to alcohol to try to drown the [cries]

and longings of the soul.

Others attempt to quiet the longings of their souls in other ways.

Nothing but God ever completely satisfies,

because the soul is made for God.⁵

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Some years ago I was invited to be on a television talk show

with one of the most famous personalities in America.

Afterward she took me aside and told of the emptiness in her life.

My beauty is gone, she said, "I am getting old,

I’m living on alcohol, and I have nothing to live for."⁶

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One of the most conspicuous modes of escape is alcoholism,

which is now a national catastrophe.⁷

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This self-confident generation has produced more alcoholics,

more drug addicts, more criminals, more wars, more broken homes,

more assaults, more embezzlements, more murders, and more suicides . . .

it is time all of us . . . begin to take stock of our

failures, blunders, and costly mistakes.

It is about time that we place less confidence in ourselves

and more trust and faith in God.⁸

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Escapism seems to be the order of the day . . .

Escape with drugs or alcohol, and the bitterness

of living will be blurred . . .

We can’t escape from God.⁹

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Researchers have found that peer pressure exerted within a clique

has caused every one of its members to experiment with drugs,

to engage in murderous gang fights, to steal autos,

and to violate the seventh commandment.¹⁰

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Liquor is not necessary either for health or

for so-called gracious living . . .

It is the cause of untold sorrow, suffering, and material loss,

not to mention the spiritual implications of drinking.¹¹

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Drunkenness. This Greek word means overindulgence in alcohol.

Alcohol may be used for medicine,

but it can also become a terrible drug.

The way it is used in our world is probably

one of the great evils of our day.

It is a self-inflicted impediment that springs from "a man taking a drink,

a drink taking a drink, and drink taking the man."

Distilled liquors as we have them today were unknown in Bible times.¹²

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In Houston, Texas, a man was born again in one of our meetings.

He owned a liquor store.

The next morning he had a sign on the front of his door saying,

Out of business.¹³

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Drinking has become one of the most serious social problems.

It is basically the result of an attempt to escape

from the responsibilities and realities of life.¹⁴

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A senator once confided to me that the greatest need

in Washington was the elimination of the cocktail party.

He said: "It consumes so much of our time

that we don’t have time for matters of state."¹⁵

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Volumes could be written on the problem of [drug] addiction.

Millions of barbiturates are swallowed every

night to help the nation sleep.

Millions of tranquilizers keep us calm during the day.

Millions of pep pills wake us up in the morning.

The Bible warns that these flights from reality

bring no lasting satisfaction.¹⁶

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The Greek word used in the New Testament to designate a sorcerer

or a person who practiced occult magic is pharmakeus,

or one who mixed drugs and used them to induce spells . . .

Such practices are included in the list of acts of the sinful nature

in Galatians 5:19–21 that God will judge.¹⁷

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Many people are trying to steady themselves by taking tranquilizers.

Jesus is the greatest tranquilizer of all.

He can straighten out your life and put you back on center.¹⁸

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One of the characteristics of some drugs (such as cocaine)

is that they make a person feel strong and alert—

when in fact the opposite is the case.

Don’t allow yourself to be deceived.¹⁹

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Among young people . . . drinking is for getting drunk.

And many go on to become alcoholics.²⁰

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Drunkenness is not a new vice.

Its ravages have always been a scourge on the human race . . .

Alcohol is a killer, a murderer.²¹

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Thousands are killed and injured every year by teenagers driving

too fast or under the influence of drugs and drink . . .

others are killing [themselves] with alcohol or heroin overdoses.²²

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In Christ alone there is deliverance from man’s tortured thoughts and

freedom from the sordid habits which are destroying so many people.

Why does the Bible so clearly denounce drunkenness?

Because it is an enemy of human life.

Anything that is against a person’s welfare, God is against.²³

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Do not seek solace in alcohol. Alcohol obscures good

judgment and leaves you unable to think clearly or

understand what God is trying to say to you.²⁴

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What began as an apparently harmless pastime has ended up

as a frightening, overpowering addiction or obsession.²⁵

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Some [young people] are taking pills called heaven or hell drugs,

because you’re liable to experience either one.²⁶

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Drinking and other forms of body-wrecking pleasures are

signs of weakness rather than manliness. It takes a better man

to live a clean life—free from the stimulants, depressants,

and drugs—than to be artificially [stimulated].²⁷

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The cult of self has become an addiction—

feeding off the ego of self-glorification.

The word cult encompasses many movements and ideas,

but simply put, it describes a culture of

alternative beliefs, fads, and trends,

and tampers with just enough truth to knock many off balance.²⁸

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There is hope for the alcoholic:

God is able to deliver from this as well as any other addiction.²⁹

BILLY GRAHAM ON

AGE

Listen to Me . . . Even to your old age,

I am He, and even to gray hairs I will carry you!

—ISAIAH 46:3–4 NKJV

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Old age has its compensations. More than ever

I see each day as a gift from God. It is also a time to reflect back

on God’s goodness over the years and an opportunity to assure others

that God truly is faithful to His promises.¹

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Many people plan financially for retirement—

but not spiritually and emotionally.²

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Old age is Satan’s last chance to blow us off course.³

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God isn’t finished with you when you retire!

When we know Christ, we never retire from His service.⁴

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God wants us to work (whether at home or on the job),

but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong to retire.

The Levites (who assisted in Israel’s worship)

were required to retire at fifty.⁵

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Ask [God] to help you reflect Christ as you grow older,

instead of turning sour or grumpy.⁶

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Life can grow sweeter and more rewarding as we grow older if we

possess the presence of Christ. Sunsets are always glorious.

It is Christ who adds colors, glory, and beauty to man’s sunsets.⁷

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Life has its share of joys and laughter—but we also know

life’s road is often very rough. Temptations assail us;

people disappoint us; illness and age weaken us;

tragedies and sorrows ambush us; evil and injustice overpower us.

Life is hard—but God is good, and heaven is real!⁸

BILLY GRAHAM ON

AMERICA

Come here and listen, O nations of the earth.

Let the world and everything in it hear my words.

—ISAIAH 34:1

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America has probably been the most successful experiment in history.

The American Dream was a glorious attempt.

It was built on a religious foundation.

Its earliest concepts came from Holy Scripture.¹

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Just as America has grown and prospered within the

framework of our Constitution,

so Christianity has flourished and spread according to the laws

set forth in the Bible.²

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We have so many battles going on in America today

that we should be a people of prayer.

Our government needs prayer. Our leaders need prayer.

Our schools need prayer. Our youth need our prayers.

Our families need our prayers.³

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You can put a public school and university in the middle

of every block of every city in America—

but you will never keep America from rotting morally

by mere intellectual education.⁴

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I believe America has gone a long way down the wrong road.

If we ever needed God’s help, it is now.⁵

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God honored and blessed America as few nations in history.

However, in recent years the nation has been moving away

from its religious heritage.⁶

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America’s Declaration of Independence speaks

of the pursuit of happiness,

but nowhere in the Bible are we told to pursue this.

Happiness is elusive, and we don’t find it by seeking it.⁷

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America is said to have the highest per capita

boredom of any spot on earth!

We know that because we have the greatest variety and greatest

number of artificial amusements of any country.

People have become so empty that they

can’t even entertain themselves.⁸

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A terrifying spiritual and moral tide of evil has already loosed us

from our spiritual moorings.

Monstrous new ideas that could easily destroy our freedoms

are rushing into the vacuum.⁹

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Nations rise, they flourish for a time, and then they decline.

Eventually every empire comes to an end;

not even the greatest can last forever.¹⁰

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There is no doubt that nations come to an end

when they have ceased to fulfill the function that God meant for them.¹¹

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The secret strength of a nation is found in the faith

that abides in the hearts and homes of the country.¹²

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We talk out of both corners of our mouth at once.

We say we are a Christian nation, but much of our literature,

our social practices, our deep interests are not Christian at all.

They are totally secular.¹³

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Spiritually, we have wandered far from the faith of our fathers . . .

no nation which relegates the Bible to the background,

which disregards the love of God and flouts the claims

of the Man of Galilee, can

Reviews for Billy Graham in Quotes

[ladyd_books · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have read many of Billy Graham's books and have loved them all. This one is life-changing. It's not so much a devotional, although you can use it as such, but rather a plethora of spoken messages that cause you to think deeply. It's the best counseling tool to have under your belt because the chapters are organized by subject matter. If you like helping and encouraging someone in need, the many references will provide great hope in their time of need. For instance, abortion, addiction and anxiety grabbed my attention right away because it's so relevant for today. In fact, just reading the word of God has a calming effect and knowing this great evangelist's personality, he provides comfort and reassurance throughout the passages. A great book for home and church library, as well as a beautiful gift for someone special. I especially like that the book ends with a section on young people. It's the real deal with practical application for all to enjoy. Be refreshed and renewed.

[moses917_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thanks to our friends at Thomas Nelson Publishers just recently recieved and finished reading through a new book “Billy Graham in Quotes” by Billy Graham and (editors) Franklin Graham & Donna Lee Toney. This book is great treasury trove of Billy Graham’s quotes on everything from creation to abortion and much more. The material is drawn from a collection of seven decades of both Graham’s personal and published works. His input is provides in brief whimsical quotes on more than a hundred topics on such things as suffering, money, loneliness, peace, addictions, anxiety, lust and all things having to do with Christianity.When it comes to voices of influence, Billy Graham being the greatest global evangelist our generation has ever seen and whose ministry throughout the years was marked by Christ-like integrity has evangelical commentary to say found in his quotes it's worth the time to be read and heard.The simplistic writing style and that the breakdown is well organized by topical category alphabetically makes this a perfect resource. This is a great book to have along as a great read and resource to recommend for any bible reader, teacher or preacher. I find Billy’s son Franklin Graham, one of the editors’ words on the back of the book fitting:"My father, Billy Graham, is known for speaking out about the one and only thing that matters in this world: the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. He remembers the call of God seven decades ago to preach the Word of God to all those who would listen about salvation that comes only through Christ. He took this high calling with seriousness and boldness in obedience to God and once said, 'I will travel anywhere in the world to preach if there are no strings on what I am to say.'This book I believes captures the Christian thought of Billy Graham and offers its readers his valuable insight, wisdom and commentary by a man who is known as one of the greatest Evangelist of our time. You will find his commentary on the topics just as Biblically sound, Christ centered and relevant as when they were first penned.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

[dubiousdisciple · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a collection of quotes, taken from the writings of Billy Graham over sixty years, collected by his son Franklin. What better way is there to get to know this special man, than from the horse’s mouth? Mr. Graham and I share few beliefs, yet I have a great deal of respect for him, and I really enjoyed browsing through this collection of quotes, feeling the simplicity, faith, and urgency of his message.Following are a few examples which shed light on the type of person Billy Graham was:On the Bible: “The Bible is the only Book in the world that predicts the future. The Bible is more modern than tomorrow morning’s newspaper.”On Christianity: “We cannot inherit Christianity … God has no grandchildren.”On the end times: “We see the storm clouds gathering and events taking place that herald the second coming of Jesus Christ.” “Events are moving rapidly toward some sort of climax.”On Eternity: “Heaven is real and hell is real, and eternity is but a breath away.”On Heaven: “My home is in heaven. I’m just passing through this world.”As I read back over the quotes I highlighted, and select only the half-dozen I find most revealing, I realize that I was most inspired by Billy Graham’s quiet faith in the future. From this, I present one more quote:“I have read the last page of the bible. It is all going to turn out all right.”