Quotes from Billy Graham

Repent means to renounce sin . . .and by God's grace to fill my mind with things that honor Him.

It is well and good when our convictions are based upon the "Thou shalts" and the "Thou shalt nots" of Scripture rather than our own ideas.

Popularity and adulation are far more dangerous for the Christian than persecution. It is easy when all goes smoothly to lose our sense of balance and perspective.

Faith in Christ is voluntary. A person cannot be coerced, bribed, or tricked into trusting Jesus. God will not force His way into your life. The Holy Spirit will do everything possible to disturb you, draw you, love you—but finally it is your personal decision.

The very ones whose social pressure cause you to compromise will despise you for it. They probably respect your convictions, and many of them wish they had the moral stamina to stand alone. May the Lord give you added courage to be a witness for Him, even in a hard place.

Most of us know about God, but that is quite different from knowing God.

We need to fortify ourselves with the Word of God.

Don't argue with [a professor], but test everything he says in the light of God's Word.

The fact that God is infinite makes the study of His Word a lifetime occupation.

Jesus Christ is the Lord of history. Nothing is taking God by surprise. Events are moving rapidly toward some sort of climax . . .when His Son, Jesus Christ, returns to be rightful Ruler of the world.

Jesus tells us not to be misled by the voices of strangers. There are so many strange voices being heard in the religious world of our day. We must compare what they say with the Word of God.

Preachers are not salesmen, for they have nothing to sell. They are bearers of Good News.