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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: This world is getting worse by the day. There is so much hatred, anger, and rage. It has even become dangerous to go to church these days. Where is all this heading, and how do we keep one another encouraged in order to overcome fear of living? – D.C.

A: Evil has been present in the world from ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It is a struggle to know the will of God, yet as Christians we are instructed to do the will of God. If God expects us to do His will, shouldn’t He tell us what it is? – G.W.

A: It is God’s will for His followers to become more like Christ. He came to show us the way, but it can only happen ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m a social worker and a Christian. I deal with people who cannot overcome guilt for things they’ve done, and they can’t see how God can forgive them. Why is this? – G.R.

A: The Bible teaches that guilt is inescapable. It says that all have broken God’s laws. Therefore, guilt rests upon ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Some of my friends are outspoken about their Christian faith, but they don’t always live the way they say they believe. It bothers me that they don’t see their own hypocrisy, but I’m afraid to say something to them for fear of coming off like a judgmental Christian. Isn’t one just as wrong ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My best friend and only brother struggled with a debilitating disease. Toward the end of life, he grew impatient for death to come and bring relief. I miss him and find it hard to go on living, wishing death would replace my loneliness. While he lived, he encouraged me to live life to the fullest. I...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: An article from a technology site gripped me with fear claiming that we only have a few years left to live with dignity on this planet due to the inability to reverse biosphere corruption in relation to the AI race. The conclusion was an imminent catastrophe is coming. I’d like to see society ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why do so many intellectuals have a hard time trusting the Bible? It seems all they can do is tear it down and suggest that anyone who believes its truth is anti-intellectual. – K.I.

A: The Gospel is not anti-intellectual. It demands the use of the mind, but the mind is affected by sin, whether ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: If Jesus is the truth, why did He speak in riddles, especially to religious men? It seems that someone who claims to be one with God the Father would speak plainly to the people in easy-to-understand language. – J.S.

A: Jesus was very open and frank. He spoke of people appearing to be religious ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: In studying mid-20th-century American politics, the term “born again” became such a catchphrase, thrusting religious jargon onto the scene as defined by Jimmy Carter. Was this helpful or destructive? – B.A.

A: The expression “born again” is not a new term; it is more than 2,000 years old....Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The sin I have the hardest time reining in is my anger. I know that this is not a good testimony for a Christian. I’m not even sure where this demon comes from or what I can do to overcome my anger. Are there examples in the Bible to give me hope? – A.S.

A: The Bible tells us how to overcome ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: When people obey Jesus’ command to love thy neighbor but ignore everything else He says, are they spiritually blind? – S.B.

A: Many do not know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Before Jesus commanded to love thy neighbor, He said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve failed many times in my life. My Bible study buddies tell me I’m the reason. They’re probably giving it to me straight, but why can’t I see it or admit it? – L.F.

A: There’s nothing that indicates the inspiration of the Scriptures more than the factual and faithful record of men ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There are many of my friends who identify as Christians, but nothing about how they live portrays how Scripture defines those who follow Christ. Is it fair to say that they are cultural Christians? – C.C.

A: Christian living presupposes Christian conviction. But unfortunately, it is possible to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean when the Bible says that God fashioned the hearts of people alike, when there is so much division? Is there hope for turning things around before the end of the world comes? – H.D.

A: There is tremendous diversity among humanity: linguistically, culturally, racially. We are a ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My close friend is dying and her Christian family doesn’t want her to have a funeral service because of the expense, and the fact that funerals have become outdated. My friend is reluctant to share her wishes but believes there’s an opportunity to leave a testimony for Christ. Isn’t this a ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: On a visit to Israel, I stood on the knoll of the mountain where Jesus preached His most famous Sermon on the Mount. I always had difficulty reconciling Jesus’ teaching of love and forgiveness to those who oppose us and work to destroy us as Christians in a hostile world until I realized that this...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I read a fascinating book about creation that questions the creation account and that Genesis shouldn’t be taken literally; that it has no bearing on the New Testament gospel. As a theology student, this is a real blow. It’s hard to ignore the “beginnings” of the Bible. – T.S.

A: The ...Read more

Q: Does the Bible specifically say that preachers must preach about sin? Aren’t most sins really just mistakes? We need more love today and less hate. – A.I.

A: The Bible says, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us” (1 John 1:8). Sin is unbelief to the truthfulness of God. Every preacher and ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I major in cultural studies and I have friends of different religious persuasions. We agree that doing humanitarian work is of utmost importance in coming together rather than causing division. However, there’s a great gulf when it comes to unifying on the subject of life after death. My ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: In our high-tech society it seems that parents encourage their children to play games on their devices but shield them from reality. My elderly father is dying and my adult children (who are Christians) feel that it is morbid to let their children visit with him since his ability to communicate is ...Read more