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Why is it necessary to invite the Holy Spirit to live in me?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I believe in God and accept Jesus, but I have not invited the Holy Spirit to live in me – and no one can really explain why this is necessary. The Bible says that we shouldn’t dabble in the spirit world. – S.W.
A: The Holy Word of God teaches of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy ...Read more
Is gold the greatest of treasures listed in the Bible?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is gold the greatest of treasures listed in the Bible, and what does the verse mean when it says that we shall come forth as gold? – P.G.
A: Gold that is found in rocks is challenging to retrieve. It takes a lot of work to get it out. This is called refining work. The gold is heated until melted,...Read more
Is God’s love different from ours?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Loving people is sometimes very hard to do. It is easy to show love to those who are kind and compassionate. But as hard as I try, it is impossible to show love and compassion to a lot of people who are always stirring things up and causing trouble. Yet God loves in a way I can’t. Is God’s love ...Read more
What does it mean to mount up as eagles?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My church asked if I would lead a children’s class, and I would like to teach them some meaningful lessons using stories about God’s creation – particularly with animals, starting with the obvious story of Noah and the ark, but then progressing through Scripture, helping them learn that the ...Read more
In the age of cancel culture, how can we cancel all the noise?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: The world seems so noisy these days. I miss sitting on the front porch with my grandparents listening to the breeze, the crickets and the occasional hoot of the owl. A grandmother myself now, I’m concerned about all the distractions my grandchildren are exposed to, what their eyes see and ears ...Read more
Are there thoughts on Heaven that most people never ponder based on Scripture?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m writing a term paper on what people believe to be the glories of Heaven. I know it will be a place of perfection, but I cannot use anything but the Bible as my resource. Are there thoughts that most people never ponder based on Scripture? – H.I.
A: The journey God has set before us isn’t ...Read more
Does the Bible really teach that all believers are actually itinerant evangelists?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Does the Bible really teach that all believers are actually itinerant evangelists? – I.E.
A: Itinerant evangelists are the most important ambassadors and messengers on Earth. They are a mighty army, spreading out across the world with a vision to reach their own people for Christ. Evangelism is ...Read more
Are Christians given special traits in life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is it true that Christians are given special traits in life? I heard someone speak of this, but I had never really heard this before – that Christianity is superior to other religions. If true, are these identified in Scripture? – S.T.
A: Christ is supreme! But there are certain privileges that...Read more
Is there something more I can do to help me get over this emptiness?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: The sudden death of my husband just after his retirement has caused grief deep down inside, and the days don’t get easier, but harder. I know that the remedy is to set my mind on others’ needs, and I have been able to reach out to others. Is there something more I can do to help me get over this...Read more
Shouldn’t Christians have enough sense to make decisions about the normal things in life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Where in the Bible does it say to pray about everything? I don’t see this demonstrated in Scripture. Shouldn’t Christians have enough sense to make decisions about the normal things in life? – P.O.
A: The Bible says, “In everything by prayer … with thanksgiving, let your ...Read more
How can a Christian associate with others who are involved in the world without being influenced or swayed for the wrong?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My granddaughter came for a visit while on spring break from college, and I learned that she was unhappy with life. It scared me. After asking many questions to try to discern what was causing this, I concluded she was too filled up with success – at the top of her class and has charmed her way ...Read more
Should we teach children about being strong but kind, especially in a world that is so filled with hate?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m trying to teach my rather high-spirited son about learning a little gentleness. My friends tell me not to quench his spirit – that it could alter his personality. I certainly don’t want to teach him the wrong things, but isn’t it right to teach children about being strong but also doing ...Read more
Is wanting to spend my life well and do worthy things for others – not to achieve things for myself a lazy approach to life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: A lot of emphasis is put on ambition and achievement. Is this really what should motivate people? I can’t say I have ambition to be great, but I want to spend my life well and do worthy things for others – not to achieve things for myself. Some of...Read more
Is the principle of dying as a Christian based on how long a person has been saved?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is the principle of dying as a Christian based on how long a person has been saved? – A.P.
A: One’s salvation is not determined by how long a person has been saved (repenting of sin and accepting Christ as our Savior). There have been those who have repented on their deathbeds and been saved. ...Read more
Should we just choose any church and have our child christened?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My husband and I, both Christians, have not really attended church in recent years, but now that we have a child, we are looking at life very differently and perhaps seeing the value of having a church life. We don’t really like being affiliated with the “nones.” Should we just choose any ...Read more
Are there indications that angels help people today like they did in Bible times?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Are there indications that angels help people today like they did in Bible times, and if so, should we be able to sense their presence? – A.W.
A: On a deserted, narrow mountain road along a steep cliff, three missionaries realized they needed to turn their car around and go back down the mountain...Read more
Is intimidation fueled by Satan?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My friend was bragging recently about having met very important people, and “lorded” it over me in an effort to intimidate me and diminish my opinion about our topic of conversation. Is it right for someone to go out of their way to belittle another person just because their life experiences are...Read more
What does it mean to have a clear conscience?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: What does it mean to have a clear conscience? – C.C.
A: The Bible says that we should “strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and [others]” (Acts 24:16, NKJV). Conscience is a vigilant eye before which each imagination, thought, and act is held up for either censure or ...Read more
Is the devil as powerful as Jesus?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is the devil as powerful as Jesus? Is it Satan that makes us sin and do the things we don’t really want to do? If so, we can’t help ourselves since we are not as powerful as the devil, right? – T.C.
A: Someone may say, “The devil made me do it!” But the truth is that Satan, the devil, can...Read more
Will God step in at some point and stop the madness of super-communication beyond our own reasoning?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Technology is taking over the world! Who, other than tech gurus, can keep up with the constant change, the advancements? Even the vocabulary has been impacted, having to consult an online dictionary for the latest meaning and application of a word. This ...Read more
