This episode of Ask Pastor John was originally recorded and published at desiringgod.org/interviews/billy-graham-s-controversial-ministry in 2014. Find recent Ask Pastor John episodes at dsr.gd/APJ-RUclips.
@DesiringGod I guess there is no surprise here ...You reposting Feb 22,'18 a video barely a day after his death Feb 21,'18 with this title!?!?? WOW! Let the man be buried.
I am so thankful that Dr. Piper shared this. I would, however, like to know what Piper's father thought about Bob Jones University's rule against "interracial" dating prior to the year 2,000.
Desiring God I guess you’re young. If you’ve ever listened to his 5 decades of sermons Pastor Graham was spot on. He is is heaven now with his Lord and you will be judged for causing people to resent him. If you’re a pastor than just preach the word.it is not yours to criticize the deceased.
Billy Graham was a Satanist. A wolf in sheep’s clothing...he preached the Good News by day then practiced witchcraft and participated in terrible Sacrificing/Sexual torture of children by night!!!!!!!! EVERYBODY NEEDS TO KNOW THIS.
I’m not billy Graham’s judge but in later interviews he stated that Christianity wasn’t the only salvation. That other religions can lead to heaven. So he departed far from the gospel no matter what you think of him
@Jazmine Goss Yeah he definitely did make that statement. I've watched it several times. You'll find it easy enough if you do a RUclips search. I believe it was a TV interview. This is common knowledge, and not even debated. He also wrote it in a published article. Sadly, he never retracted this disturbing claim, even when given the opportunity to do so.
In Billy statement what I understand that is we are all in body in Christ and that is true Christ is the body and we are the branches. Then he speak there that Even in their own beliefs or religion there is something missing in their heart and it means that only Jesus is the one they really need
It seems many people have this idea that if God is using someone, then everything they're doing must be right and acceptable before God. That is simply not true. Yes, God uses us in spite of our failures to be as faithful to His Word as we should be, but that doesn't excuse those failures. In addition to being unequally yoked with unbelievers, Billy Graham also was double-minded with the fact that there is no other way to heaven but Jesus. He preached that truth, but elsewhere denied it. I'm not saying we should consign him to the eternal flames, but learn from what he did right AND from what he did wrong, often very wrong.
Falcon ......yes, God has judged his life already. All we can do is learn from his life/mistakes in public ministry. But Billy Graham was never the "example" to live by anyway. We have the Bible and Jesus for that!!
judith, Well, as fallen sinners, we really ALL have a faith problem to one degree or another. The prayer "I believe; help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24) should be the prayer of every Christian. I am confident that Graham believed the Gospel in spite of his failure to clearly or accurately articulate it many times. For instance, when Larry King asked him about the "sincere" Jews, Buddhists, etc., Graham said he's going to let God judge that. Well, of course God is the judge, but He has also clearly revealed the truth that "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him" (John 3:36), and THAT should have been his answer.
I have two friends, one said he was led to Christ listening to Benny Hinn, and the other was by a woman preacher. Yes, God works through many different means, but that doesn't mean the source we receive the hearing from is preaching from a Biblically authenticated platform. God is incredible, in every way, and He overcomes the ignorance of man as He wishes.
Pam C - we do not have Piper’s fathers sermons at desiringGod.org. You can watch Piper’s biographical message about his father at ruclips.net/video/rR57CUrJgok/видео.html and find some references in the manuscript that is linked to in the video description.
Billy Graham was a man of God. I don't like what is happening when Godly men are attacking other Godly men, especially if they are no longer here to answer to them anymore.
I know those darn freemasons just keep trying to disguise themselves as sheep. How dare men of God expose the wolves! Jesus, himself judged all those Pharisees. How dare he!
How about when he started giving interviews, in which he said people would be saved and be with us in heaven, even if they had never heard the name of Jesus. ruclips.net/video/qL0tLzzn7PA/видео.html
God has not done anything through Billy Graham. However, Billy Graham has done much to undermine the true teachings & commands of the Lord & Saviour, as recorded in the four Gospels, thru his do-nothing, easy believeism, make me feel good, smorgasbord style of 'Christianity'. The Lord warned us that the ROAD is NARROW and the WAY is HARD which leads TO LIFE and that FEW will FIND IT.
Billy graham taught the heresy that atheists, muslims, Roman catholics, Hindus, taoists..etc... were all the family of God and that these people knew Jesus without knowing who Jesus is or ever hearing of him. Billy Graham was loved by the entire world, as a whole, which is derogatory to " you shall be HATED by all men for my sake."
I never heard Billy Graham make a statement in a sermon that was not scripturally sound. Late in life he did give an interview in which he said that Jesus was not necessarily the only way to heaven. I would attribute that to age-related cognitive decline.
@@kraezd1 Billy had no problem with the theory of evolution. That is a serious problem because the theory of evolution is literally impossible according to scripture. Profound!
@@tmo4330 Romans 12:3 - For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. I agree, evolution is not biblical, but I’ve read the statement you are referring to, and I would ask, does it really make him less credible? Does it mean he is not a brother in Christ? I have never met a perfect teacher, everyone yes everyone disagrees on certain points. But I know of a perfect teacher, Jesus, and Billy led more people to him than I could dream of. Unless you can name someone else in this day and age who teach a perfect doctrine? Would love to meet this person
@@kraezd1 Yes, it makes him less creditable. But no, it does not mean he wasn't saved, evidently there are many "Christians" who do not believe in the creation and flood accounts. Nor do they believe birds were created before land animals or that death entered the world through sin and sin by Adam, or the serpent looks different in its curse/fallen form than it used to, or that Eve is the mother of all living, or that early man lived 900 years, or it never rained before the flood, or that the flood was world wide, or giants living in the earth before the flood, or there was one world language. Peter warned us in second Peter chapter 3 that there will come scoffers in the last days that no longer believe in the creation and flood accounts. Those people are willingly ignorant. I would have loved to have met Billy and talked with him for a day. I would have had many other questions to ask him. But THE WORLD SPOKE WELL OF HIM. So who am I? I am lowly humble servant. I have many flaws. I pray that I can serve others and that I will not have delusion or be deceived. I also believe Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father. All muslims DENY that God has a Son. I am not about to say muslins are saved if they turn to the only "light" they have. And they will be in heaven with us even if they don't know who Jesus is. I can't straddle the fence on some things. There is a bottom line.
@@tmo4330 You place a limitation on God by claiming that He couldn’t have built this Earth via evolution. I don’t necessarily believe in it but if God told me it was true I wouldn’t think twice about it
ruclips.net/video/4MZWug3QAvs/видео.html Billy graham is a false prophet for he compromised with the truth , he also seeked the blessings of the pope( a man claims he is infallible ) the very definition of anti christ
It makes me sad when people who call themselves Christians just love throwing stones and they have the strong vision in seeing the specks in other people's eye. Leaders, ministers, preachers that have great influence have more temptations and some have withstand, some have fought well. We couldn't really know how much they could have struggled and faltered especially if we have no personal connection with them. We only see and hear them on pulpits, videos, on their books. But instead of calling some preachers devils (if they have beliefs we do not personally agree) why not pray for them? Let us ask God to judge them, enlighten then and save them. If they will be saved, then God can use them more (look at the example of Paul). I believe that prayer have more power in exposing and rebuking false teachers because it's better for them to fall in the hands of our Holy God than in our hands. :)
Hey Joe! I think this answers Spencer Smith who is unsure about John because he fellowships with liberals. But if his heart is to share the true gospel in a larger setting then why not
Maxfli82- Really, you do know the devil can use people like Graham too right?... God says to test all things.. Jesus is the only way to God and Billy preached against this and says all can come to God regardless if they know Jesus or not. This is an abomination to God... And being a Mason, he's has given allegiance to satan... Wake up already and do some sincere research...
"Jesus is the only way to God and Billy preached against this and says all can come to God regardless if they know Jesus or not". This is a lie from the pit of Hell. ruclips.net/video/VWv1jiWC4b0/видео.html. If this does not set you straight, you are beyond help. Find one sentence from BG that contradicts his words here.
Maxfli82 Billy denied Christ....he said that there are many paths to God. Matthew10:33 But whosoever denies me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven....that's pretty telling
Tyrone Layes Billy Graham’s son refuted this and said at times BG was exhausted and did say some things not 100%. But his life spoke for itself. “What the Bible says” and “the Cross.” There are too many whose lives were changed because Billy Graham allowed the Lord to use him. I have or have read every book Rev. Graham, his wife Ruth, and his children’s books. I believe over 80 years of the Lord’s ministry including the fine organizations he started do speak for themselves. As “the Bible says!”
Billy Graham was the most nonjudgmental man I have ever known. All you have to do is look at his life, listen to him preach, and you'll know he is lifting up Christ. For someone to say he didn't believe what he preached is absolutely absurd. The number of people who will be in heaven because of his total dedication to God's call on his life is unbelievable. To really know what kind of a man he was, ask his kids. One's family is the best testimony of what kind of a person someone really is.
he said some bizarre things to Larry King, and Schuler...which should at least be considered....because both fly right in the face of traditional Christian teaching...
He couldn't be Christian, if he did that, that's for sure! Finding out what I've found out about Rev. Billy Graham, he started out on fire for God, but then was seduced to pretend he was of God, when in fact he had already turned over to a False Gospel. The Holy Bible tells us that those who follow a False Gospel, especially after knowing what God's Word says, is accursed!
@@philipbuckley759 This is what Billy Graham believed and stated publicly when he was a young man. In 1948 Billy said evangelicals face 3 major threats Communism Catholicism Muhammadism...Islam By 1952 his views changed. He said his beliefs are just like those of the Roman Catholics.
Iam not hard on Him or a fan. He was a setious compermiser. Christaindom has a error. of exalting men .and making great fanfare. I believe He is saved im glad He isnt suffering any more.
"If anyone reading the January issue of McCall's magazine decides that Billy Graham has embraced the doctrine of universal salvation, another reading is in order. In a rare response to media reporting about him, Graham said shortly after the article hit the newsstands last month that he holds 'without reservation the belief that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation.' " Christianity Today, Jan. 13, 1978. Graham always preached Christ and Him crucified. He never veered from that. His Crusades counselors were Christ centered and trained. I know that for a fact.
Isaiah 64:6 New King James Version 6 But we are all like an unclean thing,And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.
Billy Grahams ministry was not of the devil. I came to know Jesus through Billy Graham. I have been following Jesus and I have a personal relationship with Jesus. When it comes to Calvinism, it puffs people up, makes them Judgemental and it's not biblical.
"Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Luke 5:31-32 - Mr Graham message was open to all who were willing to listen and routinely encouraged non believers and professed atheists in the hopes that the preaching of the Gospel and the Call of Christ would rescue some - Christ was willing to leave the 99 to save the 1 lost sheep and Graham was simply doing what he could to reach anyone and everyone willing to hear the message of Christ.
@@atikulhuq9601 Hello, well, my friend, we lift every member of your family up to the Lord and ask Him to make His Identity as Savior of the world, in accordance with the angel’s proclamation to the shepherds in Luke 2, that He suffered and died for our sins, something no one but Him was qualified to do. In that marvelous light, let me recommend a small book on the evidence for Christ called “More Than a Carpenter” by Josh McDowell. Having solid evidence in your hands is an excellent way to approach anyone you love, for the apostle Paul said, “to every man an answer,” cf, I Peter 3:14-16. Know what you believe and why, that you may be a trustworthy vessel to carry the hope that lies within us. There is no need to push it on anyone, for you can wait and keep praying, that God will give you the right opportunity at the right time ✨
Spoken like a true Ecumenical! Now we know what you're about! You believe in the "Love Gospel" don't you? Are you one that believes in all love, and no Repentance for sin? If so, then we that truly believe in ALL of the Holy Bible see you for what you are! Repent, and believe the Gospel!!! Please!!! Before it's too late!!!
Whether Billy was a false preacher or not, let God be the judge. But his teachings about the gospel was probably the best teaching i've ever heard. Preacher now days none ever preaches the gospel better than what billy's ever do. So yeah what important is his teachings. Matthew 23:2-3 (NET) “The experts in the law and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat. Therefore pay attention to what they tell you and do it. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they teach.
Graham did not endorse nor say that someone not believing in Christ would go to heaven. If you disagree, post a link where he said that. Graham always preached Christ and him crucified.
When he describes fundamentalists it reminds me of the Pharisees in Jesus day. When he described Madison Square Garden and the liberals, which I do not know if they are also lost, reminds me of many stories of Jesus teaching. Jesus did not come to save the saved, but the lost just as Billy Graham strived to do.
J C B Have you SEEN the Schuller interview? How about the Larry King interview? "Many paths to God" is NOT the Gospel. I do not believe Billy Graham was EVER saved! I've also seen evidence that he was a 33rd degree mason. Masons worship Lucifer.
J C B Once you experience baptism in The Holy Ghost, which God chooses to do to us and happened to me nearly a year after I chose to be baptised in the sea, you can't help but want to become a fundamentalist because Christ and His Gospel are EVERYTHING!
Ridiculous statement. Pharisees rejected Christ and believed in salvation of works. Fundamentalists believe the Gospel, faith in Christ, and defend it without compromise
It depends what we mean by being saved. Short drclaration during event is can be proof being born again? Is it not opposite result when someone thinks he is saved while not being born again? Where are disciples of his disciples?
Who are we to judge the servant of another? What B.G. did good or bad is just Christ business to judge. Our petty discussions on who serves better and is more worthy are really exausting. Preach the name of Jesus and everyone worry about himself to serve as best as he can.
Graham's remarks to Robert Schuler are a matter of concern leaving it unclear if Graham was comfortable with universalist theology. And its not possible to determine with certainty that he was not an honorary freemason...more than just Bob Jones at issue FYI.
actually he affirmed that since the 1970s, that was not a new thing for him, BG was a longtime friend with robert chuller and many other false teachers, and from the very beginning of his ministry, he never defended the uniqueness of Christ. Though he pretentiously affirmed it when he was preaching; always double minded. So we should definitely remove aging as an excuse here.
Scott, he said it on many occasions unfortunately.... he denied Christ and didn't believe much of what scripture had to say ab out certain things, he lacked faith
What is sad is the lack of research or rather the testing the spirits to assess whether someone is in the truth or not. It all comes back to Biblical illiteracy and when one points out scripturally Graham's errors then the "why are you so critical" questions come.
Fundamentalist are champions of ignoring the very Scripture and Christ they say hold dear by their negativity. SCRIPTURE: TITUS 3:1-11 (note v 9 particularly) "Remind them to ... be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned." Verse 10-11 describe "fundamentalists" today. I join Jesus' prayer in John 17:20 , "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me."
So, Billy Graham let "sinners" be on the stage with him as he preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hmmm.... that sounds familiar. Now who else went to sinners and preached the Gospel to them? Wait, don't tell me.... let me think... It's coming to me....
Theres a difference though. Jesus wasn't joining himself to the ungodly who had no interest in him as Lord. He came to save those who can see they are lost. Not those who preach a false gospel and love the wages of unrighteousness.
You must remember that the Catholics were on the platform to gather the sheep and turn their hearts away from Jesus and back to Mary and the Pope. This is a problem. The Pope believes other religions get to heaven without Jesus.
This is why his word wasn't draped in the Holy Spirit. A person can join a million in a crowd and say something everyone wants to hear, but if you don't tell them the truth of the Gospel, turn from your sins and believe in Jesus, then millions will join your side.
Title suggests there were ongoing systemic/systematic issues affecting Billy Grahams teaching. I wonder if this would be better titled 'Controversy within Billy Grahams Ministry'. Billy Graham did a lot of good. This was interesting to hear, however.
People can be influenced by rousing sermons and make a Verbal commitment but unless the seed falls upon the good soil they will eventually fall Away as the parable of the Sower relates!
@@ShangDi_became_Jesus He did it all for fame and fortune, like a true Charlatan. God just told him, "I never knew you, depart from me into hell, and everlasting fire." In hell, where the false prophets are.' Revelation 20:12
Dare I say, what have you done for Christ? How many souls have you won? This man’s ministry was not about money nor was his ministry about bringing glory to himself. His ministry was about bringing souls to Christ.
It's hard for me to understand Billy Graham, the fact that everyone says he lead many to Christ brings me peace but what I do have a hard time understanding is his issues with the civil Rights movement. Yes he bailed out MLK and yes MLK preached at his church but what is lacking to me when MLK asked him to speak in Washington he bailed on MLK. Lastly, years ago on a TBN program which you can see on RUclips is you hear Billy saying that there are other ways to Christ. I get it many came to Christ and many are here today. If someone can explain please do so.
TRU 2 HIM, is that what God will say to him for denying Christ? Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
I explained why... None of us will have an excuse as to why we fall short. Go preach every night for 4 months straight then come back do I can pick apart your imperfect walk with Christ.
Susanna Tillman Unfortunately with God’s creation, only perfect will do. That’s the big mistake civilisation,through the church, has made. It is the duty of every born human to dedicate their life to reaching perfection - abandoning all material attachments, family, career, property - to do so. That is the gospel of Christ, that is the choice you all have
When I was 17 I was miserable. I had been dumped in a college that had nothing I wanted since I had been given a scholarship I didn't even apply for. The alternative was Viet Nam. To top it off, my roommate was a homosexual although he never tried anything with me. However there was a man named Don in my dorm who was filled with joy and wanted to help eveybody who was a strong Christian. I came from a family of 200 years of Masonic witchcraft on one side and an agnostic on the other. I knew nothing about God. When Don told me that he did not plan to have sex until he got married because it would damage his "anointing", I was like the lady in the restaurant in When Harry Met Sally: "I'll have what he's having". I would have stood on my head in the corner for three weeks if that was what it took to find Christ. But Don made the mistake of turning me over to the preachers. He took me to a Campus Crusade for Christ meeting. At the time they preached Billy Graham's "accept Christ" doctrine (although I have heard that they have in recent years become Pentecostal, thankfully). The problem is that that was all they preached, so I did it. They did not preach repentance so I never stopped sinning. I would have if they had told me. Don kept getting stronger while I could not overcome sin (since I was still a sinner), I came to view God as a respecter of persons because of the alleged differential treatment between us. I became an enemy of God (or rather continued as one) and it took 5 years before God set things up that I heard the true gospel and responded. His "accept Christ" doctrine should appear ludicrous to anyone who thinks. If God is God, shouldn't it be God who accepts you? The doctrine keeps you on the throne and it basically is an offer to negotiate with God. The problem is that, since He died for you, he has nothing to counteroffer with. It is a presumptuous pseudo-gospel. Statistics prove it. Graham's staff readily admits that only 3-4% of the people who come to his altars ever settle into a church. By contrast, I later became a Pentecostal preacher and most all our people stayed. That is because the Pentecostal experience is the entrance of the full Spirit of God. God is holy and won't enter an unclean vessel, so only a thorough sorrow for sin and an utter turning from it gets you through the turnstile. The accept Christ doctrine provides a fig leaf to millions of so-called Christians. It is magnified by its frequent association with Calvinistic groups who preach "once saved always saved", which lets presumption quench any remaining spiritual hunger. I almost went to hell because of Billy Graham. Yeah, that's a controversial ministry all right.
Great testimony, and I agree with most but strongly disagree with the conclusions. You didn't almost go to hell. Your journey was the journey God ordained, weak non-salvation doctrine and all. You can never know how the failing gospel you were sold prepared you for the real gospel you finally found. Clearly it's to nobody's credit that they failed to give you the true gospel but even if only 1% of Graham's converts settled in church it's still many souls who found salvation. I'm not sure we're in a position to judge Graham although we clearly must assess his messages so as to not repeat his errors.
I believe I have repented of of my sin and trusting in myself. Yet I have struggled with sin for years. Sin doesn't go away. We are being sanctified... its a process that we can see in various forms. It's the unrepentant practice of sin that I would call "continuing to sin" yet believing you are a Christian... thats where the line is drawn. A turned heart that has the spirit of christ will never be ok to keep in sinning or the struggle with sin. The power to get stronger in a more noticeable way comes from abiding in christ, discipleship, studying and mediating on scripture, praying, fellowship.... basically to walk in the spirit. I always wondered why my testimony wasn't like that guy in your dorm or other people like that who have this huge transformation and go on through their life very strong... and because of that, I always wondered if I was actually saved. ... long story short, everyone's story is different and we have the choice of living with us on the throne or god...when one doesn't even care that they serve themselves.... thats when I'd be worried.
Let Him be!! God is our righteous judge!! Do not criticize another brother because it's not right,, he preached the gospel,, many were saved through him and still continue to be,, what have you done for the Lord? Will God ask you questions about Billy or your own life?? I suggest you use your platform to build the body of Christ and not to tear down what others have done!! He has a legacy build yours!!
John I love you as a brother in Christ but we must be very careful not to disallow anyone to hear the the word of God, whether a liberal or not! It doesn't matter if they are even satanic. Are these not the ones who need the word the most. I lovenly remind you to remember who you were when the lord and his spirit grabbed ahold of you and began to transform your heart over time. We cannot deny the word of God to anyone. I love you brother! May the peace of the lord be with you!
We are to Judy people that teach false doctrine, or how will others know they’re hearing false information(?). Peter and Paul taught this in their Gospels. Look at Copeland, Hinn & the others like them. The world is getting more evil by the da.--- look at our Country & how far it’s fallen away from God . Be on the look out, it’s all around us. Prayers for all those who asked & for their family members to come to Christ Jesus. May God place The Holy Spirit in all hearts & have Mercy on us All.
Sometimes certain alter calls bother me. Can't put my finger on the but it's probably the way they do it and I'm skeptical that people get caught up in the moment and the next day have no interest. Doesn't mean they shouldn't do that I guess. I've always thought a good sermon trumps some alter call
Some people call it having an encounter with christ. Not specifically salvation but more of a close encounter. But even since billie graham the entire church is gained revelation of the important of more than one prayer of repentance. Or rather the importance of encouraging full discipleship rather than just a sinners prayer. That wasn't obvious to the larger church when Billy Graham first began preaching.
Fundamentalist are champions of ignoring the very Scripture and Christ they say hold dear by their negativity. SCRIPTURE: TITUS 3:1-11 (note v 9 particularly) "Remind them to ... be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned." Verse 10-11 describe "fundamentalists" today. I join Jesus' prayer in John 17:20 , "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me."
I do not understand why at the time of Billy Graham's death, you are criticizing a ministry that has been such a movement for Christ. Billy Graham was a welcoming and kind individual. It is easy to criticize and look down on some one for their faults. It is important to focus on the good and appreciate some one especially during the time of their passing. Let's remember that no one is perfect. Billy Graham remains the most influential and recognizable Christian of the 20th century. We should appreciate and pray that God will raise up more men like Billy Graham who was a humble servant and proclaimer of the gospel. May we be grateful and respectful for his life's work and testimony to the world.
Nick Eberly I agree with you completely. False teacher this and false doctrine that! So much negativity. People have forgotten about the favour of God as well and Graham had favour! Not all famous leaders are being used of the devil! I'd say people's negativity is though...
Please wake up because time is running out! Billy Graham was a Luciferian 33rd degree Freemason! That's why he was allowed to hang out with the Satanic ELITE! Christ is clear about His TRUE followers being hated by this World, not given a STAR ON THE UNHOLYWOOD WALK OF FAME!
@@karenyeshua5086 yes. Not all famous leaders are being used of the devil. but we still have obligation to judge the doctrines, because if u look at Paul how he point out the importance of the One true gospel, that no one teach the different Jesus than the holy spirit teach the church through Paul n the apostles. Sometimes that can be "so much negativity", but the enemy never sleep to teach their false gospel. We are at war. Always. From the beginning of the church until the second coming of Lord. Of course war bring "negativity".
This relates to a bigger question, is it possible that Billy Graham could be involved in the Bohemian Grove, and sexual perversion w children . There are occusers w some details that look serious.
They say the same types of things about Joel Osteen. What we forget is that God created each of us as individuals. It is perfectly reasonable to expect preachers to come in just about every flavor. This is a good thing, so long as actual heresy is not involved. Imagine all the souls that God swept up and captured as a result of Billy's sermons. I find no fault, because I am not expecting him to have been perfect. I think I will ponder the log in my own eye a little more, first.
I feel it is hard to compare Billy Graham with Joel Osteen. Osteen preaches a prosperity gospel and about interacting with God but as Christian's our connection and interaction to God is through Christ, his blood, and the sacrifice he has made on our behalf. I have never heard Osteen talk about this.
@@papasmurf986 . Every preacher has his own style and his own purpose. Each is different. There are probably a lot of preachers who think he'll fire and brim stone is the only delivery method. Others are... softer. I think Joel knows his place in the hierarchy of churches. His is the easy-to-embrace pop-music style, the one that gets tens of thousands of new people in the doors for their very first time. He does exhort the masses to find themselves a good bible-believing church. I think he knows he is the candy man. And he doesn't speak heresy, per-se. A lot of people really hate him, and I understand why. Big TV preachers are just assumed to be crooks. I'm not afraid to name names of the ones I know are crooks, but Osteen isn't in that list, in my book. Peace be with you, brother.
Respectfully, Joel is a fabulous Motivational Speaker but he is not one to Pastor. Jesus Alone!!! He needs to preach the gospel which he does not do. Sin is real. Unless you acknowledge you are a sinner it will be hard to realize you need a savior. These preachers who preach a prosperity gospel are leading members down the wrong path. Joel as stated publicly that he wants to make people feel good so he leaves the hard preaching about hell, sin, etc. to others who were called to do that. Joel has also stated that there are many paths to God. He has the spirit of AntiChrist...There is only one way to God. Jesus is the only way.
I m not gonna lie u want people to glorify God when u are saved it's about holding God up not who's perfect holier than thou or sinless none of us are but God is
I went to BJU in the 70s. We were taught by Bob Jones, Jr. and the 3rd that Billy Graham was a heretic. I don't think that. I heard he attended BJU for a semester but could have been a rumor.
There's heaps of evidence, he was also a Freemason and sorry to say a peodophile. So many people are deceived by all these false prophets, there's more than you know. Just because they say all the right things doesn't mean they are a true Christian! That's why it's deception!!!! You can't see it!! You know it in your heart once you actually find the truth.
@@LisaCaseycasbel777 this is all news to me... really sad... what this and the more recent exposures should get us to focus not so much on these flawed men, but moreso to fix our eyes on God, for all must stand before the Lord, and that we all always need Jesus because God's omniscience and judgement are simply sobering
@@error60091 of course Kevin, I don't focus on these false prophets at all, but I do feel to speak truth once I see other fellow Christians looking up to these people. Obviously most don't believe what I say but it plants that seed, in hopes that they seek the truth for themselves, plus we were commanded in scripture to expose darkness. EPHESIANS 5:11-12 , just because I exposed the darkness and spoke truth doesn't mean I judged him or that I hate him or anything like that. For that is not my job to judge and who knows he may have even repented on his death bed.
1Co 6:2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 1Co 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?
@katemercer1671 Please read that ENTIRE chapter instead of one verse, which will allow you to read it in it’s proper context. We are not to judge others, while committing the same exact sin, hence removing the beam out of one’s own eye, allowing you to see clearly, then helping others with a speck in their eye… proper context, context, context my friend.
"liberals" is a very light term for FALSE TEACHERS. The Bible clearly commands us TO NOT FELLOWSHIP WITH FALSE TEACHERS, DON;T EVEN WELCOME THEM (2John 1:10; Romans 16:17)
ULYSSES TOCHE Hi! Thank you for your response. I checked the verses, and from what I've gathered, I don't think the verses mean that you should keep away from them physically at all times. Plus, as a preacher, was Billy Graham able to divide who are true believers and not? That's implying that someone would have had to check prior to the events to see that every individual attending a sermon is of "true faith," which is not possible for any human being. So why blame him or the people at a gathering of his preachings? The verses are teaching to us, as followers, to be on guard so as not to absorb false doctrines and ideologies of the anti-Christ. Preaching to as many people as possible, I believe, was more of an act of sowing seeds (Luke 8). Now, I am not so familiar with all of Billy Graham's sermons, so there may have been some ideas that weren't of the Holy Spirit and that I am not aware of them. However, I can't really see what the point of this video is. I am open to corrections. May God continually bless your kindness throughout your journey in life!
@@rutujaipal4124 It means what it says! Where in the bible does it tell us to judge the godliness of another man? Where in the bible does it tell us what knowledge or measure we should use to judge a man's godliness?
@@lwdcourt Matthew 7:16 You will know them by their fruit. So, If we're abiding (remaining) in Christ, He remains in us, and we will (or are to) bear much Fruit, this will bring Glory to the Father, Jesus has said. And this Fruit, first of all, Is of the Holy Spirit, God Himself, Who Lives inside of every true believer and follower of Christ, His teachings-Gospel, Word, living example etc. Which is the very work of God in And through us. The Work of God is this, that you (& I, everyone) Believe in the One (Jesus) that He (God the Father) has sent (to us). We don't and aren't to judge a man by worldly ways that is unrighteous ways, by our human nature, we are Not to judge anyone like that. But God gave us His Truth, His Word to go by so that we are careful to Know it Well so we can know Truth from Lies, from what is True we can be safeguarded from what is False. That's the only way we can judge, not in the "picking up a stone" way, no.
@@MsButterfly1179 Thanks for your reply but you missed the point. Nowhere in the bible is it said or inferred that we should judge if a man is Godly or not. When you read scripture you have to understand the context and the audience. Thus Mt 7:16 is specifically about prophets, John 15 is about instruction to us not judging others and John 6 is pretty irrelevant. Therefore, I stand by and repeat my response that the bible does not tell us judge the godliness or other men and we have no measure to do so. That said, we do have to test what they say. Think also of this, how much sin or how much error can a "godly" man commit before they can no longer be considered godly? ..but before you think about that ask why you feel called to think about it in order to make a decision upon it.
It is clear, this is what Billy Graham did. Hebrews 6: 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame. No-one is saved by filling out a Card. Was no-one saved at the Crusades? The word of God is Powerful. Philippians 1:18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.
No one is saved by filling out a card? Is that what some believe about the Graham crusades? Really? Here is what took place at the crusades. I know because I had friends that were counselors, Navigators. Graham partnered with Dawson Trotman, founder of the Navigators. Trotman trained the counselors that were used. These trained counselors would lead these people that came forward through what it means to be repentant, that they needed to ask God to forgive them for their sin, and that they needed to believe in and ask Christ to come into their heart. They would share scripture with them on all of this, like Romans 3:23, 6:23, Hebrews 9:27, John 3:14-17, John 1:12, and finally Revelation 3:20. Then they would give these people scripture to give them assurance of salvation, 1 John 5:12, and give them materials for them to read. Afterward, there was follow up to try and get these people into a local church, where they lived. For someone to think that all that took place was for these folks to fill out a card, they are bonkers. There was follow up. I was saved in the Baptist Church I grew up in. But there was no follow up with me. Until a couple of years later when I came in contact with a fellow with the Navigators. Then I was taught how to have a daily time with God, that I needed to study the Bible and memorize its verses. That I needed fellowship and that I needed to be a witness for Christ. I didn't learn any of this in the Church I attended. I learned it through the Navigators. And God was sovereign to see that I got such training, even if it was 2 years after receiving Christ. Bubba I think you are so wrong in believing that Dr. Graham fell away. I'm sure he was meeting with Christ every day until he died. And if that verse applies to believers, then what about Peter, and what about II Chronicles 7:14 "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." The entire story of the nation of Israel speak against such an interpretation. God would have given up on them and found another nation that would respect and worship Him. But, His promise was to Abraham and the nation that came from Isaac, Israel. He hasn't given up on the Jews. Or what about the prodigal son, or Luke 15:4-10? The lost coin, the lost sheep? IMO you have interpreted that verse wrong, else there would be no way for repentance in the examples that Christ gives. His mercy doesn't work that way, IMO. Not in my experience, anyway. As long as a person is repentant, His mercy applies.
Pipers words do not easily flow from his lips. Grahams words easily flowed from lips the Spirit of God. Piper wants us to be another Billybut never, NEVER will he.
Here's to those who cast stones publicly....Be very careful that you are not guilty... Romans 2: 1-5 God’s Righteous Judgment 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? 5But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.
Proud of your father for taking a stand in favor of Billy Graham. Bob Jones, the infamous deeply racist evangelical founder of his namesake's college, isn't a man with whom anyone should side in defending a theological hill. Billy Graham bore more good fruit for the kingdom of God than any one American Christian in the twentieth century. God help (and mature) the many evangelicals today who are condemning, demonizing, and judging Graham's eternal fate on countless RUclips videos, podcasts, and from their pulpits.
Billy Graham Preach About the Lord God Jesus Christ, While the Devil don't know How to Preach the Lord God Jesus Christ.Because the Devil Knows So Many Evil Spirits of the Wicked World and Judged the World Mercilessly.But the LORD GODFATHER in Christ LOVED the World and HE can not Let HIS LOVE to Suffer Mercilessly Everlastingly.
This episode of Ask Pastor John was originally recorded and published at desiringgod.org/interviews/billy-graham-s-controversial-ministry in 2014. Find recent Ask Pastor John episodes at dsr.gd/APJ-RUclips.
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I guess there is no surprise here ...You reposting Feb 22,'18 a video barely a day after his death Feb 21,'18 with this title!?!?? WOW! Let the man be buried.
I am so thankful that Dr. Piper shared this. I would, however, like to know what Piper's father thought about Bob Jones University's rule against "interracial" dating prior to the year 2,000.
Desiring God I guess you’re young. If you’ve ever listened to his 5 decades of sermons Pastor Graham was spot on. He is is heaven now with his Lord and you will be judged for causing people to resent him. If you’re a pastor than just preach the word.it is not yours to criticize the deceased.
Billy Graham was a Satanist. A wolf in sheep’s clothing...he preached the Good News by day then practiced witchcraft and participated in terrible Sacrificing/Sexual torture of children by night!!!!!!!! EVERYBODY NEEDS TO KNOW THIS.
Amanda Stephens yeah I know this too
Please pray for my mom, Sharron; my dad, Ed; and my brother, Greg to be saved. Thank you brothers and sisters in Christ.
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michelle hood Praying right now. BELIEVE it will happen.
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If he's meant to be saved he will be saved
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I’m not billy Graham’s judge but in later interviews he stated that Christianity wasn’t the only salvation. That other religions can lead to heaven. So he departed far from the gospel no matter what you think of him
@Jazmine Goss Yeah he definitely did make that statement. I've watched it several times. You'll find it easy enough if you do a RUclips search. I believe it was a TV interview. This is common knowledge, and not even debated. He also wrote it in a published article. Sadly, he never retracted this disturbing claim, even when given the opportunity to do so.
yOU ARE RIGHT TO JUDGE WHAT HE SAID.
His wife, Ruth, was a liberal, she influenced Billy greatly
No Billy Graham said it was it was not up to him to judge people it was up to God to pass judgement.
In Billy statement what I understand that is we are all in body in Christ and that is true Christ is the body and we are the branches. Then he speak there that Even in their own beliefs or religion there is something missing in their heart and it means that only Jesus is the one they really need
We are One in Christ. God Bless You All
It seems many people have this idea that if God is using someone, then everything they're doing must be right and acceptable before God. That is simply not true. Yes, God uses us in spite of our failures to be as faithful to His Word as we should be, but that doesn't excuse those failures. In addition to being unequally yoked with unbelievers, Billy Graham also was double-minded with the fact that there is no other way to heaven but Jesus. He preached that truth, but elsewhere denied it. I'm not saying we should consign him to the eternal flames, but learn from what he did right AND from what he did wrong, often very wrong.
Falcon ......yes, God has judged his life already. All we can do is learn from his life/mistakes in public ministry. But Billy Graham was never the "example" to live by anyway. We have the Bible and Jesus for that!!
And u say as if Billy Told u all what u have said here😂
Falcon, he had a faith problem. He didn't believe many things taught in scripture
judith, Well, as fallen sinners, we really ALL have a faith problem to one degree or another. The prayer "I believe; help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24) should be the prayer of every Christian. I am confident that Graham believed the Gospel in spite of his failure to clearly or accurately articulate it many times.
For instance, when Larry King asked him about the "sincere" Jews, Buddhists, etc., Graham said he's going to let God judge that. Well, of course God is the judge, but He has also clearly revealed the truth that "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him" (John 3:36), and THAT should have been his answer.
I have two friends, one said he was led to Christ listening to Benny Hinn, and the other was by a woman preacher. Yes, God works through many different means, but that doesn't mean the source we receive the hearing from is preaching from a Biblically authenticated platform. God is incredible, in every way, and He overcomes the ignorance of man as He wishes.
Even the Lord Jesus had to contend with people in an imperfect and devious world .
Where can I find Pastor John's father's sermons?
Pam C - we do not have Piper’s fathers sermons at desiringGod.org. You can watch Piper’s biographical message about his father at ruclips.net/video/rR57CUrJgok/видео.html and find some references in the manuscript that is linked to in the video description.
Imagine thinking Billy Graham’s sermons are of the devil
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Billy Graham was a man of God. I don't like what is happening when Godly men are attacking other Godly men, especially if they are no longer here to answer to them anymore.
I am a freemason. Most people don't know that Billy Graham was a 33rd degree mason.
@@Pamledger478What does that mean?
I know those darn freemasons just keep trying to disguise themselves as sheep. How dare men of God expose the wolves! Jesus, himself judged all those Pharisees. How dare he!
How about when he started giving interviews, in which he said people would be saved and be with us in heaven, even if they had never heard the name of Jesus. ruclips.net/video/qL0tLzzn7PA/видео.html
what God has done through billy graham is unsurpassed.its not a human effort but by the Spirit of God.
God has not done anything through Billy Graham. However, Billy Graham has done much to undermine the true teachings & commands of the Lord & Saviour, as recorded in the four Gospels, thru his do-nothing, easy believeism, make me feel good, smorgasbord style of 'Christianity'. The Lord warned us that the ROAD is NARROW and the WAY is HARD which leads TO LIFE and that FEW will FIND IT.
Amen
Billy graham taught the heresy that atheists, muslims, Roman catholics, Hindus, taoists..etc... were all the family of God and that these people knew Jesus without knowing who Jesus is or ever hearing of him. Billy Graham was loved by the entire world, as a whole, which is derogatory to " you shall be HATED by all men for my sake."
@@skokenos Do all men hate you, Sam?
Sam Kokenos Jesus is loved by believers all over the world also.
Very interesting, I had never heard of this controversy. Thanks pastor John!
I belive this is nothing but slander
@@gregorymckinney666 after a good amount of thinking on this, I agree.
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Would love to see Pastor John’s dad‘s messages on RUclips.
I never heard Billy Graham make a statement in a sermon that was not scripturally sound. Late in life he did give an interview in which he said that Jesus was not necessarily the only way to heaven. I would attribute that to age-related cognitive decline.
Yep I thought the same thing, that his age would have played a major impact on that statement.
@@kraezd1 Billy had no problem with the theory of evolution. That is a serious problem because the theory of evolution is literally impossible according to scripture. Profound!
@@tmo4330 Romans 12:3 - For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.
I agree, evolution is not biblical, but I’ve read the statement you are referring to, and I would ask, does it really make him less credible? Does it mean he is not a brother in Christ?
I have never met a perfect teacher, everyone yes everyone disagrees on certain points. But I know of a perfect teacher, Jesus, and Billy led more people to him than I could dream of. Unless you can name someone else in this day and age who teach a perfect doctrine? Would love to meet this person
@@kraezd1 Yes, it makes him less creditable. But no, it does not mean he wasn't saved, evidently there are many "Christians" who do not believe in the creation and flood accounts. Nor do they believe birds were created before land animals or that death entered the world through sin and sin by Adam, or the serpent looks different in its curse/fallen form than it used to, or that Eve is the mother of all living, or that early man lived 900 years, or it never rained before the flood, or that the flood was world wide, or giants living in the earth before the flood, or there was one world language. Peter warned us in second Peter chapter 3 that there will come scoffers in the last days that no longer believe in the creation and flood accounts. Those people are willingly ignorant. I would have loved to have met Billy and talked with him for a day. I would have had many other questions to ask him. But THE WORLD SPOKE WELL OF HIM. So who am I? I am lowly humble servant. I have many flaws. I pray that I can serve others and that I will not have delusion or be deceived. I also believe Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father. All muslims DENY that God has a Son. I am not about to say muslins are saved if they turn to the only "light" they have. And they will be in heaven with us even if they don't know who Jesus is. I can't straddle the fence on some things. There is a bottom line.
@@tmo4330 You place a limitation on God by claiming that He couldn’t have built this Earth via evolution. I don’t necessarily believe in it but if God told me it was true I wouldn’t think twice about it
Please pray for my brother, Gaddiel to be saved
Thanks Pastor John this was helpful
Off The Kirb Ministries yes it was helpful. Now I know why piper has started mixing with the liberals. Goes way back to his dad.
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Billy graham is a false prophet for he compromised with the truth , he also seeked the blessings of the pope( a man claims he is infallible ) the very definition of anti christ
It makes me sad when people who call themselves Christians just love throwing stones and they have the strong vision in seeing the specks in other people's eye. Leaders, ministers, preachers that have great influence have more temptations and some have withstand, some have fought well. We couldn't really know how much they could have struggled and faltered especially if we have no personal connection with them. We only see and hear them on pulpits, videos, on their books. But instead of calling some preachers devils (if they have beliefs we do not personally agree) why not pray for them? Let us ask God to judge them, enlighten then and save them. If they will be saved, then God can use them more (look at the example of Paul). I believe that prayer have more power in exposing and rebuking false teachers because it's better for them to fall in the hands of our Holy God than in our hands. :)
Love your channel my dude!
Hey Joe! I think this answers Spencer Smith who is unsure about John because he fellowships with liberals. But if his heart is to share the true gospel in a larger setting then why not
Thanks for this history. I agree that God definitely was using billy graham. Remember it’s mere Christianity .
Maxfli82- Really, you do know the devil can use people like Graham too right?... God says to test all things.. Jesus is the only way to God and Billy preached against this and says all can come to God regardless if they know Jesus or not. This is an abomination to God... And being a Mason, he's has given allegiance to satan... Wake up already and do some sincere research...
"Jesus is the only way to God and Billy preached against this and says all can come to God regardless if they know Jesus or not". This is a lie from the pit of Hell. ruclips.net/video/VWv1jiWC4b0/видео.html.
If this does not set you straight, you are beyond help. Find one sentence from BG that contradicts his words here.
Maxfli82 Billy denied Christ....he said that there are many paths to God. Matthew10:33 But whosoever denies me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven....that's pretty telling
Tyrone Layes Billy Graham’s son refuted this and said at times BG was exhausted and did say some things not 100%. But his life spoke for itself. “What the Bible says” and “the Cross.” There are too many whose lives were changed because Billy Graham allowed the Lord to use him. I have or have read every book Rev. Graham, his wife Ruth, and his children’s books. I believe over 80 years of the Lord’s ministry including the fine organizations he started do speak for themselves. As “the Bible says!”
“Mere Christianity “ huh? So many papal shills out there you could stack them like cord wood.
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Billy Graham was the most nonjudgmental man I have ever known. All you have to do is look at his life, listen to him preach, and you'll know he is lifting up Christ. For someone to say he didn't believe what he preached is absolutely absurd. The number of people who will be in heaven because of his total dedication to God's call on his life is unbelievable. To really know what kind of a man he was, ask his kids. One's family is the best testimony of what kind of a person someone really is.
It even hurts seeing smn take time to judge Billy Graham yet he did alot
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BG's statements are taken out of context. "...there is no God." is also in the Bible if you look for it.
Billy Graham was anointed by The Holy Spirit.
@@m.donahue6085 Yes. Beginning of Psalm 14.
The controversial sermons were the last ones.
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he said some bizarre things to Larry King, and Schuler...which should at least be considered....because both fly right in the face of traditional Christian teaching...
He had water on the brain.
@@sharonl6202 interesting thought....thanx for your insight....
He couldn't be Christian, if he did that, that's for sure! Finding out what I've found out about Rev. Billy Graham, he started out on fire for God, but then was seduced to pretend he was of God, when in fact he had already turned over to a False Gospel. The Holy Bible tells us that those who follow a False Gospel, especially after knowing what God's Word says, is accursed!
@@ronaldshank7589 I read that Billy was a 33rd degree Mason.
@@philipbuckley759 This is what Billy Graham believed and stated publicly when he was a young man. In 1948 Billy said evangelicals face 3 major threats
Communism
Catholicism
Muhammadism...Islam
By 1952 his views changed. He said his beliefs are just like those of the Roman Catholics.
Who are John Piper’s favorite living preachers???
Listening to this while I’m headed to work.. about 10 miles from BJU
Iam not hard on Him or a fan. He was a setious compermiser. Christaindom has a error. of exalting men .and making great fanfare. I believe He is saved im glad He isnt suffering any more.
PR John, would be nice if you post some videos of your father preaching
It's shocking to hear Billy Graham compromised.fame does make ppl accommodate to all kinds of opinions so that they don't get unpopular.
Yes, and having a degree of fame from which I earn much of my income the battle is real.
"If anyone reading the January issue of McCall's magazine decides that Billy Graham has embraced the doctrine of universal salvation, another reading is in order. In a rare response to media reporting about him, Graham said shortly after the article hit the newsstands last month that he holds 'without reservation the belief that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation.' " Christianity Today, Jan. 13, 1978.
Graham always preached Christ and Him crucified. He never veered from that. His Crusades counselors were Christ centered and trained. I know that for a fact.
It’s pretty sad when someone tries to tarnish the reputation of an amazing man of God
Except Billy Graham wasn't. If he was then he would defy the pope and all his laws.
Stop hes not hes a horrible human being
Isaiah 64:6
New King James Version
6 But we are all like an unclean thing,And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.
@@ChristopherMartin-qf9xsand you’re better
Billy Grahams ministry was not of the devil. I came to know Jesus through Billy Graham. I have been following Jesus and I have a personal relationship with Jesus. When it comes to Calvinism, it puffs people up, makes them Judgemental and it's not biblical.
Election is in the Bible many times
Calvinist are decieved! The more rigid they are, the more they are being decieved!
Nobody denies about election! Its hyper calvinist that is the problem
Philippians 1:18 Praise the Lord, for His Word.
"Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Luke 5:31-32 - Mr Graham message was open to all who were willing to listen and routinely encouraged non believers and professed atheists in the hopes that the preaching of the Gospel and the Call of Christ would rescue some - Christ was willing to leave the 99 to save the 1 lost sheep and Graham was simply doing what he could to reach anyone and everyone willing to hear the message of Christ.
Please for my family to be saved
Praying!
Hello Atikul,
Has your family moved toward Christ?
@@michaelmakinney20 no they haven't
@@atikulhuq9601 Hello, well, my friend, we lift every member of your family up to the Lord and ask Him to make His Identity as Savior of the world, in accordance with the angel’s proclamation to the shepherds in Luke 2, that He suffered and died for our sins, something no one but Him was qualified to do.
In that marvelous light, let me recommend a small book on the evidence for Christ called “More Than a Carpenter” by Josh McDowell. Having solid evidence in your hands is an excellent way to approach anyone you love, for the apostle Paul said, “to every man an answer,” cf, I Peter 3:14-16.
Know what you believe and why, that you may be a trustworthy vessel to carry the hope that lies within us.
There is no need to push it on anyone, for you can wait and keep praying, that God will give you the right opportunity at the right time ✨
Thank you for your prayer.
Hat are your favorite living preachers, pastor John? I am intrigued. May the good Lord bless you and keep you :-)
Fundamentalists are often extremely judgemental. We need to see more grace in this world, especially from fellow believers.
Spoken like a true Ecumenical! Now we know what you're about! You believe in the "Love Gospel" don't you? Are you one that believes in all love, and no Repentance for sin? If so, then we that truly believe in ALL of the Holy Bible see you for what you are! Repent, and believe the Gospel!!! Please!!! Before it's too late!!!
The Bible says we must use righteous judgement
Whether Billy was a false preacher or not, let God be the judge. But his teachings about the gospel was probably the best teaching i've ever heard. Preacher now days none ever preaches the gospel better than what billy's ever do. So yeah what important is his teachings.
Matthew 23:2-3 (NET) “The experts in the law and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat.
Therefore pay attention to what they tell you and do it. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they teach.
Please pray for me i struggle with lust
I'll remember you in my prayers.
so do i,n yet i have a loverly wife,lust is a demonic force that dont sleep we r like sheep 2 the killing pen ok.
If that's the case, how do you explain billy graham's endorsement of ecumenicalism and non christians going to heaven?
Graham did not endorse nor say that someone not believing in Christ would go to heaven. If you disagree, post a link where he said that. Graham always preached Christ and him crucified.
When he describes fundamentalists it reminds me of the Pharisees in Jesus day. When he described Madison Square Garden and the liberals, which I do not know if they are also lost, reminds me of many stories of Jesus teaching. Jesus did not come to save the saved, but the lost just as Billy Graham strived to do.
J C B Have you SEEN the Schuller interview? How about the Larry King interview? "Many paths to God" is NOT the Gospel. I do not believe Billy Graham was EVER saved! I've also seen evidence that he was a 33rd degree mason. Masons worship Lucifer.
Karen Reid EXACTLY! He and his apostate offspring!
J C B Once you experience baptism in The Holy Ghost, which God chooses to do to us and happened to me nearly a year after I chose to be baptised in the sea, you can't help but want to become a fundamentalist because Christ and His Gospel are EVERYTHING!
Ridiculous statement. Pharisees rejected Christ and believed in salvation of works. Fundamentalists believe the Gospel, faith in Christ, and defend it without compromise
Billy Graham sold out early when William Randolph Hearst (a yellow rag publication giant (paid for his way to fame.
It depends what we mean by being saved. Short drclaration during event is can be proof being born again? Is it not opposite result when someone thinks he is saved while not being born again? Where are disciples of his disciples?
Who are we to judge the servant of another? What B.G. did good or bad is just Christ business to judge. Our petty discussions on who serves better and is more worthy are really exausting. Preach the name of Jesus and everyone worry about himself to serve as best as he can.
Graham's remarks to Robert Schuler are a matter of concern leaving it unclear if Graham was comfortable with universalist theology. And its not possible to determine with certainty that he was not an honorary freemason...more than just Bob Jones at issue FYI.
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He was NOT a freemason.
Schuyler was a hypocrite.
He was a Knights Templar freemason. A wolf in sheep's clothing.
I'm over here adding "anniversary way up in the mountains with breakfast in bed" to my bucket list ✍
Anyone's thoughts on Billy Grahams interview with Robert Schuller in the 90's when you can hear Graham referencing there are many ways to GOD.
That would definitely be the controversial part....listening to him you would hope he had alzheimer's at that point.
actually he affirmed that since the 1970s, that was not a new thing for him, BG was a longtime friend with robert chuller and many other false teachers, and from the very beginning of his ministry, he never defended the uniqueness of Christ. Though he pretentiously affirmed it when he was preaching; always double minded. So we should definitely remove aging as an excuse here.
Scott, he said it on many occasions unfortunately.... he denied Christ and didn't believe much of what scripture had to say ab out certain things, he lacked faith
What is sad is the lack of research or rather the testing the spirits to assess whether someone is in the truth or not. It all comes back to Biblical illiteracy and when one points out scripturally Graham's errors then the "why are you so critical" questions come.
Fundamentalist are champions of ignoring the very Scripture and Christ they say hold dear by their negativity. SCRIPTURE: TITUS 3:1-11 (note v 9 particularly) "Remind them to ... be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned." Verse 10-11 describe "fundamentalists" today. I join Jesus' prayer in John 17:20 , "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me."
Romans 14:4
Who art thou that judgest ? to his own master he standeth or falleth.
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Let he who honors and remembers the true Sabbath, Saturday, caste the first stone.
So, Billy Graham let "sinners" be on the stage with him as he preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hmmm.... that sounds familiar. Now who else went to sinners and preached the Gospel to them? Wait, don't tell me.... let me think... It's coming to me....
Exactly
Did you think of it yet? LOL!
Theres a difference though. Jesus wasn't joining himself to the ungodly who had no interest in him as Lord. He came to save those who can see they are lost. Not those who preach a false gospel and love the wages of unrighteousness.
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You must remember that the Catholics were on the platform to gather the sheep and turn their hearts away from Jesus and back to Mary and the Pope. This is a problem. The Pope believes other religions get to heaven without Jesus.
Billy Graham had very poor discernment. “Saying the sinner’s prayer” doesn’t save anyone. We’re saved by grace alone by faith alone in Christ alone.
Read the Bible
People watch pastors to learn what the Bible says, everything John piper says should be backed up with scripture
John knows a lot but not Everything , about everything .
Well put
Finally, I understand why John Piper REFUSED to call out the MANY public sins of Mark DRISCOLL
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
What a great testimony, thank you.
The only thing I ever questioned was why did he support Trump, otherwise I couldn't find anything wrong. He was sold out to God 🙏
I heard Billy Graham say that Hillary Clinton would make a great president.. Lol 😆
Love Billy Graham
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Anne bologna, loving the apostle of compromise, billy Graham, is bologna...
so, it was about doctrine..
This is why his word wasn't draped in the Holy Spirit. A person can join a million in a crowd and say something everyone wants to hear, but if you don't tell them the truth of the Gospel, turn from your sins and believe in Jesus, then millions will join your side.
Title suggests there were ongoing systemic/systematic issues affecting Billy Grahams teaching. I wonder if this would be better titled 'Controversy within Billy Grahams Ministry'. Billy Graham did a lot of good. This was interesting to hear, however.
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One must ask the question honesty, if there was no fears would their be any Gods?
The absence of God would only be fear.
People can be influenced by rousing sermons and make a
Verbal commitment but unless the seed falls upon the good soil they will eventually fall
Away as the parable of the
Sower relates!
He conducted his ministry like a showman. "Step Right Up, and win a prize."
So that’s what made him bad? I’m confused. The Holy Spirit was the greatest gift that I ever got in my life. I think that’s better than a car.
@@ShangDi_became_Jesus He did it all for fame and fortune, like a true Charlatan. God just told him, "I never knew you, depart from me into hell, and everlasting fire." In hell, where the false prophets are.' Revelation 20:12
@@cashed-out2192 Amazing how you can see inside of his heart. Wish I had that talent ;)
@@misternewman1576 they will be judged , Billy Graham is indeed a man of God.
Dare I say, what have you done for Christ? How many souls have you won? This man’s ministry was not about money nor was his ministry about bringing glory to himself. His ministry was about bringing souls to Christ.
It's hard for me to understand Billy Graham, the fact that everyone says he lead many to Christ brings me peace but what I do have a hard time understanding is his issues with the civil Rights movement. Yes he bailed out MLK and yes MLK preached at his church but what is lacking to me when MLK asked him to speak in Washington he bailed on MLK. Lastly, years ago on a TBN program which you can see on RUclips is you hear Billy saying that there are other ways to Christ. I get it many came to Christ and many are here today. If someone can explain please do so.
He was not perfect.
TRU 2 HIM, is that what God will say to him for denying Christ? Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
I explained why... None of us will have an excuse as to why we fall short. Go preach every night for 4 months straight then come back do I can pick apart your imperfect walk with Christ.
Correction :::: Judy is to read Judge
Never heard of him until after salvation!
Humans are not perfect. We try to be
perfect. Only Jesus is perfect!!! He will judge us.
Susanna Tillman
Unfortunately with God’s creation, only perfect will do.
That’s the big mistake civilisation,through the church, has made. It is the duty of every born human to dedicate their life to reaching perfection - abandoning all material attachments, family, career, property - to do so. That is the gospel of Christ, that is the choice you all have
When I was 17 I was miserable. I had been dumped in a college that had nothing I wanted since I had been given a scholarship I didn't even apply for. The alternative was Viet Nam. To top it off, my roommate was a homosexual although he never tried anything with me. However there was a man named Don in my dorm who was filled with joy and wanted to help eveybody who was a strong Christian. I came from a family of 200 years of Masonic witchcraft on one side and an agnostic on the other. I knew nothing about God. When Don told me that he did not plan to have sex until he got married because it would damage his "anointing", I was like the lady in the restaurant in When Harry Met Sally: "I'll have what he's having". I would have stood on my head in the corner for three weeks if that was what it took to find Christ.
But Don made the mistake of turning me over to the preachers. He took me to a Campus Crusade for Christ meeting. At the time they preached Billy Graham's "accept Christ" doctrine (although I have heard that they have in recent years become Pentecostal, thankfully). The problem is that that was all they preached, so I did it. They did not preach repentance so I never stopped sinning. I would have if they had told me. Don kept getting stronger while I could not overcome sin (since I was still a sinner), I came to view God as a respecter of persons because of the alleged differential treatment between us. I became an enemy of God (or rather continued as one) and it took 5 years before God set things up that I heard the true gospel and responded.
His "accept Christ" doctrine should appear ludicrous to anyone who thinks. If God is God, shouldn't it be God who accepts you? The doctrine keeps you on the throne and it basically is an offer to negotiate with God. The problem is that, since He died for you, he has nothing to counteroffer with. It is a presumptuous pseudo-gospel. Statistics prove it. Graham's staff readily admits that only 3-4% of the people who come to his altars ever settle into a church. By contrast, I later became a Pentecostal preacher and most all our people stayed. That is because the Pentecostal experience is the entrance of the full Spirit of God. God is holy and won't enter an unclean vessel, so only a thorough sorrow for sin and an utter turning from it gets you through the turnstile. The accept Christ doctrine provides a fig leaf to millions of so-called Christians. It is magnified by its frequent association with Calvinistic groups who preach "once saved always saved", which lets presumption quench any remaining spiritual hunger. I almost went to hell because of Billy Graham. Yeah, that's a controversial ministry all right.
Great testimony, and I agree with most but strongly disagree with the conclusions. You didn't almost go to hell. Your journey was the journey God ordained, weak non-salvation doctrine and all. You can never know how the failing gospel you were sold prepared you for the real gospel you finally found. Clearly it's to nobody's credit that they failed to give you the true gospel but even if only 1% of Graham's converts settled in church it's still many souls who found salvation. I'm not sure we're in a position to judge Graham although we clearly must assess his messages so as to not repeat his errors.
I believe I have repented of of my sin and trusting in myself. Yet I have struggled with sin for years. Sin doesn't go away. We are being sanctified... its a process that we can see in various forms. It's the unrepentant practice of sin that I would call "continuing to sin" yet believing you are a Christian... thats where the line is drawn. A turned heart that has the spirit of christ will never be ok to keep in sinning or the struggle with sin. The power to get stronger in a more noticeable way comes from abiding in christ, discipleship, studying and mediating on scripture, praying, fellowship.... basically to walk in the spirit.
I always wondered why my testimony wasn't like that guy in your dorm or other people like that who have this huge transformation and go on through their life very strong... and because of that, I always wondered if I was actually saved. ... long story short, everyone's story is different and we have the choice of living with us on the throne or god...when one doesn't even care that they serve themselves.... thats when I'd be worried.
Let Him be!! God is our righteous judge!! Do not criticize another brother because it's not right,, he preached the gospel,, many were saved through him and still continue to be,, what have you done for the Lord? Will God ask you questions about Billy or your own life?? I suggest you use your platform to build the body of Christ and not to tear down what others have done!! He has a legacy build yours!!
What we find today is a tiny percentage of the church holding to sound doctrine! Is this tied to events elsewhere!
Are we raising up a ecumenical freemason? SMH
John I love you as a brother in Christ but we must be very careful not to disallow anyone to hear the the word of God, whether a liberal or not! It doesn't matter if they are even satanic. Are these not the ones who need the word the most. I lovenly remind you to remember who you were when the lord and his spirit grabbed ahold of you and began to transform your heart over time. We cannot deny the word of God to anyone. I love you brother! May the peace of the lord be with you!
What became controversial, that he went Ecu?
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“Worldly (Pipers) wisdom is foolishness to God” PERIOD!!!
Maybe im wrong , but didn't some old Jewish carpenter say " If you haven't sinned, then by all means , fire away , if you have , get to stepping " ?
We are to Judy people that teach false doctrine, or how will others know they’re hearing false information(?). Peter and Paul taught this in their Gospels. Look at Copeland, Hinn & the others like them. The world is getting more evil by the da.--- look at our Country & how far it’s fallen away from God . Be on the look out, it’s all around us. Prayers for all those who asked & for their family members to come to Christ Jesus. May God place The Holy Spirit in all hearts & have Mercy on us All.
Sometimes certain alter calls bother me. Can't put my finger on the but it's probably the way they do it and I'm skeptical that people get caught up in the moment and the next day have no interest. Doesn't mean they shouldn't do that I guess. I've always thought a good sermon trumps some alter call
Some people call it having an encounter with christ. Not specifically salvation but more of a close encounter.
But even since billie graham the entire church is gained revelation of the important of more than one prayer of repentance. Or rather the importance of encouraging full discipleship rather than just a sinners prayer.
That wasn't obvious to the larger church when Billy Graham first began preaching.
Fundamentalist are champions of ignoring the very Scripture and Christ they say hold dear by their negativity. SCRIPTURE: TITUS 3:1-11 (note v 9 particularly) "Remind them to ... be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned." Verse 10-11 describe "fundamentalists" today. I join Jesus' prayer in John 17:20 , "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me."
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I do not understand why at the time of Billy Graham's death, you are criticizing a ministry that has been such a movement for Christ. Billy Graham was a welcoming and kind individual. It is easy to criticize and look down on some one for their faults. It is important to focus on the good and appreciate some one especially during the time of their passing. Let's remember that no one is perfect. Billy Graham remains the most influential and recognizable Christian of the 20th century. We should appreciate and pray that God will raise up more men like Billy Graham who was a humble servant and proclaimer of the gospel. May we be grateful and respectful for his life's work and testimony to the world.
Nick Eberly I agree with you completely. False teacher this and false doctrine that! So much negativity. People have forgotten about the favour of God as well and Graham had favour! Not all famous leaders are being used of the devil! I'd say people's negativity is though...
Please wake up because time is running out! Billy Graham was a Luciferian 33rd degree Freemason! That's why he was allowed to hang out with the Satanic ELITE! Christ is clear about His TRUE followers being hated by this World, not given a STAR ON THE UNHOLYWOOD WALK OF FAME!
Karen Yeshua Don't you know that Christ teaches us that just ONE false doctrine discounts the WHOLE ministry?!
@@karenyeshua5086 yes. Not all famous leaders are being used of the devil.
but we still have obligation to judge the doctrines, because if u look at Paul how he point out the importance of the One true gospel, that no one teach the different Jesus than the holy spirit teach the church through Paul n the apostles.
Sometimes that can be "so much negativity", but the enemy never sleep to teach their false gospel. We are at war. Always. From the beginning of the church until the second coming of Lord.
Of course war bring "negativity".
Nick Eberly but the TRUTH still prevails - he did compromise on a few issues - it’s confusing to those that don’t know the real TRUTHS
Does I not say; those who depart from us were never of us?
So sad that Christians have nothing better to do than argue who has the right interpretation of the Gospel!!!!!
The arm doesn’t do what the feet does...
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Anyone trying to stir up controversy about Billy Graham has too much time on their hands.
no. they are just serious about what to believe.
This relates to a bigger question, is it possible that Billy Graham could be involved in the Bohemian Grove, and sexual perversion w children . There are occusers w some details that look serious.
that's a rather stupid thing to say?
that's an extremely stupid thing to say!
please pray for non believer family members to turn to Christ. Thanks
They say the same types of things about Joel Osteen.
What we forget is that God created each of us as individuals. It is perfectly reasonable to expect preachers to come in just about every flavor. This is a good thing, so long as actual heresy is not involved.
Imagine all the souls that God swept up and captured as a result of Billy's sermons. I find no fault, because I am not expecting him to have been perfect. I think I will ponder the log in my own eye a little more, first.
I feel it is hard to compare Billy Graham with Joel Osteen. Osteen preaches a prosperity gospel and about interacting with God but as Christian's our connection and interaction to God is through Christ, his blood, and the sacrifice he has made on our behalf. I have never heard Osteen talk about this.
@@papasmurf986 . Every preacher has his own style and his own purpose. Each is different. There are probably a lot of preachers who think he'll fire and brim stone is the only delivery method. Others are... softer.
I think Joel knows his place in the hierarchy of churches. His is the easy-to-embrace pop-music style, the one that gets tens of thousands of new people in the doors for their very first time. He does exhort the masses to find themselves a good bible-believing church. I think he knows he is the candy man. And he doesn't speak heresy, per-se.
A lot of people really hate him, and I understand why. Big TV preachers are just assumed to be crooks. I'm not afraid to name names of the ones I know are crooks, but Osteen isn't in that list, in my book.
Peace be with you, brother.
@@papasmurf986 . Oh and to leave nothing to doubt, I think Billy Graham was the second-greatest preacher, ever. We both know who number 1 was/is.
Respectfully, Joel is a fabulous Motivational Speaker but he is not one to Pastor. Jesus Alone!!! He needs to preach the gospel which he does not do. Sin is real. Unless you acknowledge you are a sinner it will be hard to realize you need a savior. These preachers who preach a prosperity gospel are leading members down the wrong path. Joel as stated publicly that he wants to make people feel good so he leaves the hard preaching about hell, sin, etc. to others who were called to do that. Joel has also stated that there are many paths to God. He has the spirit of AntiChrist...There is only one way to God. Jesus is the only way.
I m not gonna lie u want people to glorify God when u are saved it's about holding God up not who's perfect holier than thou or sinless none of us are but God is
its not about the servant the master father God who sent the servant love the servant don't forget who sent him
Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove (expose and rebuke) them. Ephesians 5:11
amen brother
I went to BJU in the 70s. We were taught by Bob Jones, Jr. and the 3rd that Billy Graham was a heretic. I don't think that. I heard he attended BJU for a semester but could have been a rumor.
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Twas true. He left cos he felt BJU was too legalistic
Sadly enough, I would say Billy Graham is regretting preaching all of that.
What exactly was his crime? Can someone provide some proofs? Get objective fellas! This ain't cool
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There's heaps of evidence, he was also a Freemason and sorry to say a peodophile. So many people are deceived by all these false prophets, there's more than you know. Just because they say all the right things doesn't mean they are a true Christian! That's why it's deception!!!! You can't see it!! You know it in your heart once you actually find the truth.
@@LisaCaseycasbel777 this is all news to me... really sad... what this and the more recent exposures should get us to focus not so much on these flawed men, but moreso to fix our eyes on God, for all must stand before the Lord, and that we all always need Jesus because God's omniscience and judgement are simply sobering
@@error60091 of course Kevin, I don't focus on these false prophets at all, but I do feel to speak truth once I see other fellow Christians looking up to these people. Obviously most don't believe what I say but it plants that seed, in hopes that they seek the truth for themselves, plus we were commanded in scripture to expose darkness. EPHESIANS 5:11-12 , just because I exposed the darkness and spoke truth doesn't mean I judged him or that I hate him or anything like that. For that is not my job to judge and who knows he may have even repented on his death bed.
@@LisaCaseycasbel777 thanks for replying and Amen, I agree.. we need to contend for and defend the faith...
Anyone with a financially wealthy mega ministry is questionable!
WHY?
@@augustinehourigan7453 Should be obvious.
“Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgement ye judge, ye shall be judged."
1Co 6:2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?
1Co 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?
@katemercer1671
Please read that ENTIRE chapter instead of one verse, which will allow you to read it in it’s proper context. We are not to judge others, while committing the same exact sin, hence removing the beam out of one’s own eye, allowing you to see clearly, then helping others with a speck in their eye… proper context, context, context my friend.
John MacArthur also studied at Bob Jones University!
? I don't get why having "liberals" contradicts fundamentals of the teachings...? Am I missing the point? I don't get this...
"liberals" is a very light term for FALSE TEACHERS. The Bible clearly commands us TO NOT FELLOWSHIP WITH FALSE TEACHERS, DON;T EVEN WELCOME THEM (2John 1:10; Romans 16:17)
ULYSSES TOCHE Hi! Thank you for your response. I checked the verses, and from what I've gathered, I don't think the verses mean that you should keep away from them physically at all times. Plus, as a preacher, was Billy Graham able to divide who are true believers and not? That's implying that someone would have had to check prior to the events to see that every individual attending a sermon is of "true faith," which is not possible for any human being. So why blame him or the people at a gathering of his preachings?
The verses are teaching to us, as followers, to be on guard so as not to absorb false doctrines and ideologies of the anti-Christ. Preaching to as many people as possible, I believe, was more of an act of sowing seeds (Luke 8).
Now, I am not so familiar with all of Billy Graham's sermons, so there may have been some ideas that weren't of the Holy Spirit and that I am not aware of them. However, I can't really see what the point of this video is. I am open to corrections. May God continually bless your kindness throughout your journey in life!
Why??? is pastor John, Dave Hunt and MANY MORE??? Attacking Billy Graham??? NOT GOOD???
This notion of seperation- I don’t understand how that is what Jesus is about.
Jesse
“Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.” Matt 10:34
Billy graham was a Godly man!!
What makes you think you are called to judge and have the knowledge to judge?
What does that mean
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It means what it says!
Where in the bible does it tell us to judge the godliness of another man?
Where in the bible does it tell us what knowledge or measure we should use to judge a man's godliness?
@@lwdcourt
Matthew 7:16
You will know them by their fruit.
So,
If we're abiding (remaining) in Christ, He remains in us, and we will (or are to) bear much Fruit, this will bring Glory to the Father, Jesus has said.
And this Fruit, first of all, Is of the Holy Spirit, God Himself, Who Lives inside of every true believer and follower of Christ, His teachings-Gospel, Word, living example etc.
Which is the very work of God in And through us.
The Work of God is this, that you (& I, everyone) Believe in the One (Jesus) that He (God the Father) has sent (to us).
We don't and aren't to judge a man by worldly ways that is unrighteous ways, by our human nature, we are Not to judge anyone like that.
But God gave us His Truth, His Word to go by so that we are careful to Know it Well so we can know Truth from Lies, from what is True we can be safeguarded from what is False.
That's the only way we can judge, not in the "picking up a stone" way, no.
@@MsButterfly1179 Thanks for your reply but you missed the point.
Nowhere in the bible is it said or inferred that we should judge if a man is Godly or not.
When you read scripture you have to understand the context and the audience. Thus Mt 7:16 is specifically about prophets, John 15 is about instruction to us not judging others and John 6 is pretty irrelevant.
Therefore, I stand by and repeat my response that the bible does not tell us judge the godliness or other men and we have no measure to do so. That said, we do have to test what they say. Think also of this, how much sin or how much error can a "godly" man commit before they can no longer be considered godly? ..but before you think about that ask why you feel called to think about it in order to make a decision upon it.
It is clear, this is what Billy Graham did. Hebrews 6: 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame. No-one is saved by filling out a Card. Was no-one saved at the Crusades? The word of God is Powerful. Philippians 1:18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.
No one is saved by filling out a card? Is that what some believe about the Graham crusades? Really?
Here is what took place at the crusades. I know because I had friends that were counselors, Navigators. Graham partnered with Dawson Trotman, founder of the Navigators. Trotman trained the counselors that were used. These trained counselors would lead these people that came forward through what it means to be repentant, that they needed to ask God to forgive them for their sin, and that they needed to believe in and ask Christ to come into their heart. They would share scripture with them on all of this, like Romans 3:23, 6:23, Hebrews 9:27, John 3:14-17, John 1:12, and finally Revelation 3:20. Then they would give these people scripture to give them assurance of salvation, 1 John 5:12, and give them materials for them to read. Afterward, there was follow up to try and get these people into a local church, where they lived.
For someone to think that all that took place was for these folks to fill out a card, they are bonkers. There was follow up.
I was saved in the Baptist Church I grew up in. But there was no follow up with me. Until a couple of years later when I came in contact with a fellow with the Navigators. Then I was taught how to have a daily time with God, that I needed to study the Bible and memorize its verses. That I needed fellowship and that I needed to be a witness for Christ. I didn't learn any of this in the Church I attended. I learned it through the Navigators. And God was sovereign to see that I got such training, even if it was 2 years after receiving Christ.
Bubba I think you are so wrong in believing that Dr. Graham fell away. I'm sure he was meeting with Christ every day until he died. And if that verse applies to believers, then what about Peter, and what about II Chronicles 7:14
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
The entire story of the nation of Israel speak against such an interpretation. God would have given up on them and found another nation that would respect and worship Him. But, His promise was to Abraham and the nation that came from Isaac, Israel. He hasn't given up on the Jews.
Or what about the prodigal son, or Luke 15:4-10? The lost coin, the lost sheep? IMO you have interpreted that verse wrong, else there would be no way for repentance in the examples that Christ gives. His mercy doesn't work that way, IMO. Not in my experience, anyway. As long as a person is repentant, His mercy applies.
Pipers words do not easily flow from his lips. Grahams words easily flowed from lips the Spirit of God. Piper wants us to be another Billybut never, NEVER will he.
Here's to those who cast stones publicly....Be very careful that you are not guilty...
Romans 2: 1-5
God’s Righteous Judgment
1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.
2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.
3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?
4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
5But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.
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Proud of your father for taking a stand in favor of Billy Graham. Bob Jones, the infamous deeply racist evangelical founder of his namesake's college, isn't a man with whom anyone should side in defending a theological hill. Billy Graham bore more good fruit for the kingdom of God than any one American Christian in the twentieth century. God help (and mature) the many evangelicals today who are condemning, demonizing, and judging Graham's eternal fate on countless RUclips videos, podcasts, and from their pulpits.
Billy Graham Preach About the Lord God Jesus Christ, While the Devil don't know How to Preach the Lord God Jesus Christ.Because the Devil Knows So Many Evil Spirits of the Wicked World and Judged the World Mercilessly.But the LORD GODFATHER in Christ LOVED the World and HE can not Let HIS LOVE to Suffer Mercilessly Everlastingly.