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Do people focus too much on what Jesus does for them and not what He does for mankind?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I hear many people talk about a relationship with Jesus Christ and what He’s done for them, but seldom do I hear them emphasize what He has really done for all of mankind — it’s more that He will give them what they want. This is troublesome. – T.S.
A: Christ is bigger than life! He ...Read more
Is 'home' an institution?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve heard that “home” is an institution. It sounds kind of stuffy. – I.H.
A: God is the Creator of the universe. He set the boundaries for the oceans. He made the great sun and set it in the center of the solar system to hold it together. If it were not for the sun, our solar system would ...Read more
Does the Bible equate being joyful with being happy?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I fight discouragement daily though I am a strong believer and follower of Jesus Christ. I read devotionals that make me feel ashamed because I don’t measure up to the standard of being happy by others expectations. I don’t find the word “happy” in the Bible, but there are lots of references...Read more
Aren’t many Christians casting doubt on the authority of God’s Word?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Americans are becoming more influenced by the notion that our Constitution is void of God and that there is no authority in the document. Aren’t many Christians also casting doubt on the authority of God’s Word? – S.R.
A: Many people who call themselves Christians actually doubt the authority...Read more
What purpose does the Lord have for me now that I can no longer walk?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My life has taken a terrible turn after surviving a horrific accident leaving me impaired. I grew up in church and was active in my youth group. Now that I am unable to walk and drive a car, my social life has been snatched away. I know that the Lord has a purpose in this. How can I find it? – B.Y...Read more
Why is it still so difficult for people to overcome prejudice?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: In the age of knowledge and education, why is it still so difficult for people to overcome prejudice? – P.S.
A: Prejudice is measured by computing the distance between our own biased opinions and the real truth. By nature, the human mind possesses biased thinking that perpetuates. Despite our ...Read more
Was Jesus actually meek, easying, and loving?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: A popular TV show is portraying a rather meek Jesus Christ, easygoing and loving, as though there is nothing He would condemn. Is this an accurate portrayal? – E.J.
A: Many people confuse the word meek with weak. While they may rhyme, these are two very different words that bear scrutiny...Read more
Why are there so many forms of Christianity with many forsaking much of the Bible?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: There are so many different religions that claim to know God but they redefine God in their own way. Today there are many forms of Christianity as well, and many forsake much of the Bible. Isn’t this folly? – D.R.
A: People in every nation — totalitarian, democratic, or somewhere in between �...Read more
Does the Lord get weary of His children repeatedly asking for something?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: As a parent, I get weary of hearing my kids ask for things. Does the Lord get weary of His children repeatedly asking for something? – W.P.
A: The Bible says to persist in prayer and to pray about everything. God does not always answer the way we think He should, or when we think He should. We ...Read more
Why can't I honestly give thanks to God in everything?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My oldest daughter died of cancer after several years of pain and heartache. She was unable to raise her children and had to depend on others to do so. Her testimony was remarkable, and though I raised her to love and serve the Lord, I’m struggling to follow my own advice; that we should give ...Read more
Is it the best example to work all the time with no break?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My father was a taskmaster — a good man, a hardworking man — but he literally worked himself to death. Growing up, it didn’t matter how hard I worked; to my father it was never enough. While we live in a society where the work ethic is not as important to the younger generations, is it the ...Read more
Does the Bible say anything about vocations and whether one job is more important than another?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I am a certified electrician. Does the Bible say anything about vocations and whether one job is more important than another? My friends tell me that working at a church is the most important work we can do; yet when people’s electricity fails them, electricians seem to be in great demand! – L.W...Read more
Why are so many young celebrities self-destructive?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: There have been so many celebrities die young by their own will: overdosing, committing suicide, drinking themselves to death, etc. People have to be quite desperate to walk such destructive pathways. It’s hard to understand because they have achieved wealth, fame, and power. Why are they so self-...Read more
Isn’t mocking the Bible based on God’s truth an insult to God?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: There’s a website that predicts the future claiming that it’s based on cultural trends, environmental changes, and advances in technology. People make no apologies for going to this site for its prophetic sourcing, yet they mock the Bible based on God’s truth that has stood the test of time. ...Read more
Should we pray for those who persecute us.?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: There’s a Bible verse that says we should pray for those who persecute us. This is troubling to me. What person can really do that? – P.E.
A: Persecution brings terrible pain, but those who persecute us are to be the objects of our prayers. God Himself is the power that makes prayer work. ...Read more
Why does the Bible say that no one is good, “no not one”?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Why does the Bible say that no one is good, “no not one”? – N.G.
A: The word good in the language of Scripture literally means “to be like God,” because He alone is the One who is perfectly good. It is one thing to have high ethical standards but quite another for the Holy Spirit...Read more
What hope is left if we can’t depend on proper oversight of the people?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve been told that government was ordained by God but it seems that government and kingdoms have both failed. I thought America had it figured out, but our governing bodies are imploding as well. There’s chaos everywhere. What hope is left if we can’t depend on proper oversight of the people?...Read more
Why are churches so inclined to bury the old hymns of the church and take up new chants that don’t move the heart to compassion?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Why are churches so inclined to bury the old hymns of the church and take up new chants that don’t move the heart to compassion? When I go to church, I want to experience church, not a rock concert with strobe lights and smoke. My teenagers say that I am old fashioned and can’t move with the ...Read more
Isn’t it that the Apostle Paul gave his address to the people of Athens what made the location famous?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Touring parts of Greece recently my husband and I were stunned to learn that many people there still worship the ancient gods. We visited the Parthenon and were disappointed that there was no indication of where the Apostle Paul actually gave his address to the people of Athens. Isn’t this what ...Read more
Did Jesus come as a martyr or to sit on David’s throne?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: The problems in the Middle East – particularly Israel – are treacherous and unsettling, but it does cause me to consider why Jesus came to Earth to bring peace when it seems in vain. Did he come as a martyr or to sit on David’s throne? – B.L.
A: Jesus came to Earth for the purpose of ...Read more