"There are three of you. There is the person you think you are. There is the person others think you are. There is the person God knows you are and can be through Christ."
About Billy Graham
Billy Graham — Life and Legacy
Billy Graham was a significant figure in American Christianity, renowned for his evangelistic crusades and ability to communicate the message of hope and faith. His distinctive approach combined traditional biblical teachings with a modern understanding of human struggles. Graham famously stated, 'My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world,' which encapsulates his belief in the transient nature of life and the importance of faith in navigating it. Graham's worldview was rooted in the conviction that faith is essential for personal and societal transformation. He often emphasized that 'It is the Holy Spirit's job to convict, God's job to judge, and my job to love,' showcasing his commitment to compassion over condemnation. This perspective challenged many conventional views of evangelism, focusing on love and understanding rather than fear and judgment. Today, Graham's quotes continue to resonate, offering insights into faith, hope, and the human experience. His legacy is not just in the millions he reached but in the enduring principles of love and redemption that he championed.
Quote collection
Billy Graham quotes (page 1 of 34)
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"We should ask ourselves three questions before we speak: Is it true? Is it kind? Does it glorify Christ?"
"Our days are numbered. One of the primary goals in our lives should be to prepare for our last day. The legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the quality of our lives. What preparations should we be making now? The greatest waste in all of our earth, which cannot be recycled or reclaimed, is our waste of the time that God has given us each day."
"Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys."
"Don't let failure or disappointment cut you off from God or make you think that the future is hopeless. When God closes one door, He often opens another door - if we seek it."
"God will never send anybody to hell. If man goes to hell, he goes by his own free choice."
"God is unchanging in His love. He loves you. He has a plan for your life. Don't let the newspaper headlines frighten you. God is still sovereign; He's still on the throne."
"Learn to commit every situation to God, and trust Him for the outcome. God's love for you never changes, no matter what problems you face or how unsettled life becomes."
"Our world today so desperately hungers for hope, yet uncounted people have almost given up. There is despair and hopelessness on every hand. Let us be faithful in proclaiming the hope that is in Jesus."
"My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world."
"Prayer is spiritual communication between man and God, a two-way relationship in which man should not only talk to God but also listen to Him. Prayer to God is like a child's conversation with his father. It is natural for a child to ask his father for the things he needs."
"When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost."
"I am convinced the greatest act of love we can ever perform for people is to tell them about God's love for them in Christ."
"No matter who you are or what your life has been like so far, the rest of your life's journey can be different. With God's help you can begin again."
"God never takes away something from your life without replacing it with something better."
"God does not change - and neither does His love. He loved you before you were born... He loves you now... and He will love you forever."
"The greatest need in the world is the transformation of human nature. We need a new heart that will not have lust and greed and hate in it. We need a heart filled with love and peace and joy, and that is why Jesus came into the world."
"We are the Bibles the world is reading; We are the creeds the world is needing; We are the sermons the world is heeding."
"If Christianity is valid, why is there so much evil in the world?" To this the famous preacher replied, "With so much soap, why are there so many dirty people in the world? Christianity, like soap, must be personally applied if it is to make a difference in our lives."
"A prayerless Christian is a powerless Christian."