Before offering a prayer at the inauguration of President George W. Bush, Franklin Graham was asked by a fellow participant if he intended to pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Graham assured him that he would and encouraged this pastor to do the same. As Graham reminded him, 'That's the only thing we've got.' In days of religious confusion and cultural relativism, Franklin Graham reminds us that there are absolutes in the kingdom of God. The Name explains the significance of names in the Hebrew culture, centering on the meaningfulness of the name Jesus. Chapters focus on the different aspects of power in the Lord's name, such as 'Healing in the Name' and 'Salvation in the Name.'
While most people knew Billy Graham as a worldwide evangelist and America's Pastor, Franklin Graham simply knew him as a Dad. This book details Billy's remarkable life and Franklin's own journey in the way Franklin has always seen it: through his father's eyes.
Si bien a Billy Graham se le conocía principalmente como evangelista mundial y el pastor de Estados Unidos de América, para Franklin Graham era sencillamente su papá. Este libro detalla la vida extraordinaria de Billy y el propio peregrinaje de Franklin de la manera que Franklin siempre los ha visto: por los ojos de su padre.
In Jesus’ day, it was common for large crowds to gather to hear His words. Some people were curious. Some were skeptical. Some were burdened. Some were joyous. Still, the Son of Man sowed the seed of truth into stony hearts and thirsty souls. The lessons that can be gleaned from the parables of Jesus — especially the parable of the Sower — are innumerable. As you walk in His steps for the next 31 days through the biblical inspirations and guided questions in this audio book, you too will be moved to proclaim God’s salvation to the lost, His forgiveness to the broken, and His hope to the weary. The parable reminds us that not every seed will take root and bear fruit. But Scripture tells us to follow in the Savior’s steps anyway. To sow the good seed of the Gospel. To go into your world, your neighborhood, your school, your workplace, and declare the truth about our God who saves.
“Those who do the work of sowing the seed know that much inevitably falls upon stony ground and bears no fruit, but if only a few seeds flourish, the results are manifold.” — Billy Graham
Why does the name of Jesus stir both awe and animosity? Franklin Graham faced that question himself in April of 1999, just days after the tragic killing of students at Columbine High School shocked America and the world. Colorado's governor had asked Franklin to speak at the memorial service for families and friends. As a chilling drizzle soaked the crowd of 70,000, Franklin boldly urged all mourners to seek comfort, hope and salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. Later he received both congratulations and criticism for his remarks. To Franklin's surprise, even clergymen complained that the emphasis on Jesus was offensive. Later Franklin reflected,"Why is it when people curse using His Name, hardly anyone complains? But if you speak about Him with respect or pray in His Name, some people call it 'foul'?" The Name is Franklin's response to those questions. The Name explains, reveals, and honors the most important Person who ever lived. It is an articulate, passionate, motivating, and moving tribute to the One who bears the Name above all names and before whom some day "every knee will bow."
