Topics: Grace The Unmerited Favor of God By Billy Graham August 11 For by grace are ye saved . . . —Ephesians 2:8 “Grace,” according to the dictionary, is the unmerited favor of God toward mankind. The word “grace” is used over 170 times in the New Testament alone. Grace is not bought. It is a free gift of almighty …
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Topics: Eternal Life, Heaven A New World By Billy Graham August 10 Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. —1 Corinthians 2:9 At the close of the Bible we encounter these words, “And I saw a new heaven and a new …
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Topics: Christianity, Religions The Eternal Fact By Billy Graham August 9 And all who trust him—God’s Son—to save them have eternal life . . . —John 3:36 (TLB) Currently, Christianity is being compared with other religions as never before. Some so-called Christian leaders even advocate the working out of a system of morals, ethics, and religion that would bring together …
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Topics: Bible Unity in Scripture By Billy Graham August 8 . . . holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. —2 Peter 1:21 Although one can derive inspiration from any portion of the Scripture, it is better to have an understanding of the general structure of the Bible to get the most out of …
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Topics: Jesus Christ The Mind of Christ By Billy Graham August 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. —2 Timothy 1:7 Many diseases of both body and mind are self-inflicted. For example, ulcers are often caused by worry and anxiety. Heart attacks are caused many …
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Topic: Ills of the Human Race [Billy Graham Devotional 6 August 2019] Set thy house in order . . . — 2 Kings 20:1 Man condemns himself by his refusal of God’s way of salvation. In love and mercy, God is offering to men and women a way of escape, a way of salvation, a hope and anticipation of better …
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Topic: Love One Another [Billy Graham Devotional 5 August 2019] But if we are living in the light of God’s presence, just as Christ does, then we have wonderful fellowship and joy with each other, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from every sin. — 1 John 1:7 (TLB) I received a letter from a man in …
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Topics: Grace, Salvation Sufficient to Save By Billy Graham August 3 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. —Proverbs 14:12 A line of human thought that seems right to many people is the idea of self-redemption. Man thinks he must work at righteousness to save himself. After all, …
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Topics: Soul & Spirit Demands of the Soul By Billy Graham August 2 And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought . . . —Isaiah 58:11 The soul demands as much attention as the body. It demands fellowship and communion with God. It demands worship, quietness, and meditation. Unless the soul is fed and exercised …
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Topics: Pride, Suffering Internal Strife By Billy Graham August 1 Pride goes before destruction and haughtiness before a fall. —Proverbs 16:18 (TLB) David, king of ancient Israel, found himself in the midst of a confused national situation. His kingdom was torn by internal strife. Slave hated master; master hated slave. People blamed the government, and government blamed the people. David …
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