Where I Am
Pages: 256
Edition: Hardcover
List Price: $24.49
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 9780718042226
First entered: 10th, Oct 2015
Number of weeks: 2
Book Summary
The Final Chapter From Billy Graham While his earthly vision dims, the glory of heaven is illuminated as Billy Graham, the beloved evangelist, shares from his past, and his present, the reality of eternity. Although Billy Graham may no longer preach from the stadiums of the world, in this book you will sense his heart still beats strong with the resounding assurance that he will spend eternity with Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. In Where I Am, Mr. Graham invites and strongly encourages all of us to contemplate our eternal hope. When asked, “Where is Heaven?” Mr. Graham has wisely replied, “Heaven is where Jesus Christ is, and I’m going to Him soon.” The greatest promise ever given to the human race came from the lips of our Redeemer when Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me...I go to prepare a place for you...I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:1–3). Just after his ninety-fifth birthday, Mr. Graham proclaimed with resolve, “When I die, tell others that I’ve gone to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ—that’s where I am.” Flap Copy: As our nation and world travail in the midst of political, economic, and cultural uncertainties, we can find comfort in the hope that comes from the unchanging truth of God’s Word. Whether talking with a US president, a world leader, or the common man or being interviewed on network television, Billy Graham has always begun his answers with “The Bible says…” In Where I Am, Mr. Graham shares what the Bible has to say about eternity from all of its sixty-six books; messages of truth, warning, love, and the certainty of the future, all gleaned by a man who would like to be remembered solely as a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Each short chapter examines the reality that each of us chooses where to spend life after death: Heaven or Hell. From the Old Testament writer who composed “Show me Your ways, O Lord” (Psalm 25:4) to the New Testament writer who penned the words of Jesus, “Whoever believes in [Me] should not perish” (John 3:16), there is hope for anyone who puts his or her faith and trust in the One who gives us the promise, “Where I am, there you may be also” (14:3).
Authors
Name: Billy Graham
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Born: Nov, 1918
About the author:
husband to Ruth Bell Graham
father of Ruth Graham, Gigi Graham Tchividjian, & Anne Graham Lotz, Nelson, & Franklin Graham
Dr. Billy Graham has authored more than 150 books.
Billy Graham's Son, Franklin Graham has taken the reigns of his ministry.
Billy Graham was married to Ruth (Bell) Graham until her death in 2007. Ruth Graham, was born Ruth Bell in Qingjiang, Kiangsu, China. Ruth's parents were her parents, Dr. and Mrs. L. Nelson Bell, were medical missionaries at the Presbyterian Hospital which was located 300 miles north of Shanghai, China. He was married to Ruth from 1943 until her untimely death in 2007.
Dr. Billy Graham has five children: Franklin, Nelson, Virginia, Anne and Ruth.
Dr. Graham was born William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr. born on November 7, 1918. He has served as an American Christian evangelist. Dr. Graham was ordained as a Southern Baptist minister, who celebrated "star power" type of fame in 1949. He owes his star power to William Randolph Hearst and Henry Luce. In the early days, his sermons were broadcasted on the radio. When television became a mainstream media, he became a household name being broadcasted globally via the television. In fact, his messages continue to be broadcast via satellite globally and re-broadcast on nearly a daily basis. He's known for having served many of President's, Political Leaders, Civil Leaders, and abroad. He's met with heads-of-state throughout this globe, as well as, religious leaders and figures of not only "Christian" religions, but many other religious entities.
Dr. Graham owes his conversion to the late great Billy Sunday. Billy Sunday was was an American athlete who had a rise to prominence as an outfielder in baseball's National League in the 1880s. Billy Sunday was a remarkable evangelist of his time.
Dr. Billy Graham known to the greater "Christian" community, writes about his conversion in his book, "Just As I Am" published by HarperCollins in 1997. References: billysunday.org, billygraham.org/, and wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/sunday/sunda... ~ Wheaton College