FBFI Statement On the Death of Evangelist Billy Graham

Billy Graham was a gospel preacher and evangelist.  He has also been an architect of and most influential spokesman for the movement that has become present day evangelicalism.   His influence has been immense.  There are many thousands in heaven today or assured of their place there who came to Christ as a result of the simple gospel message Billy Graham preached.  For that we, and certainly they, are truly thankful.  As the head of a far reaching evangelistic organization and in a tempting world, full of corruption, Billy Graham remained above the financial scandals and moral accusations that destroy so many.  While the FBFI has been critical of the methodologies that birthed present day evangelicalism, we are also truly thankful for the salvation of many, many thousands through the ministry of Billy Graham.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.  Luke 15:7

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