ArcaMax

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: If people do good unto others, shouldn’t God overlook the bad things they might do? – O.B.

A: “All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirits” (Proverbs 16:2, NKJV). There is a mystery about sin, but in the Bible, you will find the answers to the questions ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it mean to live a consecrated life? – C.L.

A: God’s Word tells us that He calls out to sinners – that is, anyone ever born, and He calls out to individuals because He is a personal Savior.

The Bible says, “‘Come now, and let us reason together,’ says the Lord, ‘though your ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What is the secret to living in the world, but not of the world? This is a hard one to figure out. – W.L.

A: Christians must live in the world. We are to infiltrate the world for the purpose of winning the world to Jesus Christ. We are not to participate in the evils of the world. There are ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Jesus must have a lot of patience. For centuries, He’s watched human beings make a mess of the world He created. People seem so absorbed in themselves while complaining about things that we build up and then tear down. Does God run out of patience? – G.P.

A: Millions of dollars are spent every ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The church leadership has asked me to start an outreach to the elderly, but my friends are pleading with me not to spend my life in this type of work. They say it will make me old before my time, reasoning that the church is just taking advantage of me. Who should I listen to? – G.C.

A: The Word ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: How can I help my boyfriend to understand the reality of Hell? He is convinced that there is a Heaven, but he totally rejects the place made for Satan and all those who follow him in rebellion against God. He accepts the Biblical accounts of Heaven, but believes that Hell is a matter of the mind. �...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I reconnected with my best friend from high school, who was voted most likely to succeed – and she did. Her desire was to lead in compassion care in the area of nursing, and she earned her doctorate. Though she excelled in that area academically, I was horrified to hear her brash conversations at ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My church is having a contest, and several of my friends are in a competition to see how many awards they can win by doing volunteer work. The key is not to do the same thing each time. It’s been sad to watch as people so appreciative of the help ask if the person will come back to visit them. My ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I hang around a pretty cool group of guys in the music industry who rap about Jesus being cool and doing awesome things for people. It has helped people to accept Jesus as a more relevant figure, showing tolerance for different lifestyles, demonstrating unconditional love rather than judgment (which...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It sure is hard getting through divinity classes at an Ivy League university, but what can I do? I got an unbelievable scholarship, and having a degree from higher education such as this could open all kinds of doors for me when I enter the workforce. How can I protect myself from the blatantly ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is the tomb of Jesus Christ considered one of the wonders of the world? – N.H.

A: We can say with certainty that wherever Jesus was buried for three days, He is not there today, for He has risen! The wonder of wonders is that Christ is alive and He reigns in the hearts of men, women, and children...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: As a doctor who has been in practice for more than 10 years, I see patients who are physically fit. And while I would not diagnose them as having emotional problems, they are consumed with the potential of having health challenges. Fortunately, I work in a small clinic owned by Christian physicians....Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My sweet Nana doesn’t understand the young generation, and though she sweetly tries to change my appearance, she doesn’t understand that I don’t want to look like her – 60 years older. She says that if I love the Lord, I’ll want to present myself in such a way to bring glory to Jesus and ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m a happy sort of person. I don’t like to be around negative people, but I’m also confronted by the fact that life does have a lot of negative things that happen. A friend told me that my happy-go-lucky attitude makes them not want to be around me, but I want to be an encourager and a ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m reluctant to share my faith with others because when I try, people ask questions I cannot explain. People want to know about the supernatural, or they want me to prove God really exists. I’m not that educated in Scripture. Will I be held accountable for not telling others about Jesus because...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I heard from a popular Bible study teacher that there will one day be a great falling away. She didn’t give any Scripture to back it up, but if true, what does that mean? – F.F.

A: The biblical teaching about apostasy means a “falling away,” as the Apostle Paul describes to the church at ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Does God really have a purpose for my life, or does He just pick up the pieces when we mess up? Wouldn’t it be better just to go to Heaven, where we’re assured of a wonderful life there? – E.P.

A: Earth isn’t just Heaven’s waiting room where we sit around doing nothing; Earth is the stage...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My daughter stormed in from school and shouted, “Life isn’t fair at all,” and my knees went to knocking. What does a mom tell a teen daughter faced with all kinds of changes in her life, peer pressure and believing that her friends have it all together? I want to help prepare her for the ...Read more