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Billy Graham

1918–2018

William Franklin Graham Jr. was an American evangelist and ordained Southern Baptist minister who became well known internationally in the late 1940s. He held large indoor and outdoor rallies and broadcast on radio and television, reaching hundreds of millions of people. He was a spiritual advisor to multiple U.S. presidents.

Known For

Global evangelistic crusadesBilly Graham Evangelistic AssociationHour of Decision radio programSpiritual advisor to U.S. presidentsDecision magazine

Key Works

Billy Graham, Peace with God (1953)

book

Billy Graham, How to Be Born Again (1977)

book

Billy Graham, Angels: God's Secret Agents (1975)

book

Billy Graham, Just As I Am (1997)

autobiography

Notable Quotes

“God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.”
Billy Graham, Sermons

“The Bible says...”
Billy Graham, Signature phrase in crusades

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.”
Billy Graham, Attributed

“My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world.”
Billy Graham, Crusades

“It is the Holy Spirit's job to convict, God's job to judge, and my job to love.”
Billy Graham, Attributed

Favorite Verses

John 3:16

Foundation of his gospel message

John 14:6

The way, truth, and life

Romans 3:23

All have sinned

Revelation 3:20

Christ knocking at the door

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