Topics: Evangelism, Faith The Madness of the Gospel By Billy Graham September 16 We preach Christ crucified . . . —1 Corinthians 1:23 One of the great needs in the church today is for every Christian to become enthusiastic about his faith in Jesus Christ. This is the essence of vital spiritual experience. The apostles had been with Christ, and …
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Topics: Soul & Spirit Is It Well With Your Soul? By Billy Graham September 15 And how does a man benefit if he gains the whole world and loses his soul in the process? For is anything worth more than his soul? —Mark 8:36,37 (TLB) In the world in which we live, we give most attention to satisfying the appetites …
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Topics: Lifestyle, Relationships Pure in Heart By Billy Graham October 14 He that walketh righteously . . . shall dwell on high. —Isaiah 33:15,16 Being pure in conduct also includes honesty and integrity in dealing with our fellowmen. A Christian should be known in his neighborhood or place of business as an honest person, a person who can be trusted. …
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Topics: Relationships True Friendship By Billy Graham September 14 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. —John 13:35 The human soul is a lonely thing. It must have the assurance of companionship. Left entirely to itself, it cannot enjoy anything. God said in the beginning, “It is not good …
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Topics: Jesus Christ Where Is Jesus Christ? By Billy Graham September 13 Everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus . . . —Philippians 3:8 (TLB) “Where is Jesus Christ?” Innumerable students are studying Him and deciding whether or not Christ and the Gospel really matter—whether He is relevant in this modern age. C.S. …
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Topics: Lifestyle Be Meek—Be Happy By Billy Graham September 12 Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. —Matthew 5:5 In His characteristic way Jesus was saying something quite shocking and revolutionary to His listener with these words, “Happy are the meek.” He was saying something quite the opposite of our modern concept of the way to happiness. …
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Topics: Jesus Christ Only Jesus By Billy Graham September 11 God . . . is the one who invited you into this wonderful friendship with his Son, even Christ our Lord. —1 Corinthians 1:9 (TLB) The question remains, “How can God be just—that is, true to Himself in nature and true to Himself in holiness—and yet justify the sinner?” Because …
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Topics: Hope Dream Great Dreams By Billy Graham September 10 Be thou faithful unto death . . . —Revelation 2:10 In our day much of the world believes little or nothing. People are broad but shallow. Agnosticism, anxiety, emptiness, meaninglessness, have gripped much of the world—and even the church. Our youth are desperately searching for a purpose and a meaning …
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Topics: Faith, Science Science & Faith By Billy Graham September 9 He . . . has given you a full understanding of the truth. —1 Corinthians 1:5 (TLB) There is never any conflict between true science and our Christian faith. It is my own feeling that when all of the truth is known, it will be found that the Genesis …
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Topics: Heaven The Mystery of Heaven By Billy Graham September 7 I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. —Psalm 23:6 What will heaven be like? Just as there is a mystery to hell, so there is a mystery to heaven. Yet I believe the Bible teaches that heaven is a literal place. Is it one of …
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