Billy Graham (1918-2018) was a prominent American Christian evangelist and an influential figure in the 20th-century religious landscape. Known for his large-scale evangelistic crusades, Graham preached to millions worldwide, emphasizing salvation through Jesus Christ. He utilized media, including radio, television, and print, to reach a broad audience. Graham served as a spiritual advisor to multiple U.S. presidents and was noted for his efforts to promote racial integration and global evangelism. His organization, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), continues his mission of spreading the Christian gospel. Graham’s legacy endures as one of the most significant evangelists in modern history.
Top 10 Quotes by Billy Graham
1. “The message I preach hasn’t changed. Circumstances have changed. Problems have changed, but deep inside man has not changed, and the gospel hasn’t changed.”
— Billy Graham
2. “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.”
— Billy Graham
3. “God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.”
— Billy Graham
4. “Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys.”
— Billy Graham
5. “God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.'”
— Billy Graham
6. “The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, ‘O God, forgive me,’ or ‘Help me.'”
— Billy Graham
7. “Each generation faces different issues and challenges, but our standard must always be measured by God’s word.”
— Billy Graham
8. “Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.”
— Billy Graham
9. “Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion – it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.”
— Billy Graham
10. “True greatness is not measured by the headlines a person commands or the wealth he or she accumulates. The inner character of a person—the undergirding moral and spiritual values and commitments—is the true measure of lasting greatness.”
— Billy Graham
