Book Review: The Reason for My Hope by Billy Graham

Billy Graham is most obviously one of the most influential Christians in the United States. His crusade filled football stadiums with people wanting to hear what he has to say which is mostly from the Bible. Thousands come forward every year to receive Jesus by faith and possibly millions more while watching one of specials on TV.

About four years ago, I reviewed his previous book, Nearing Home, which talked about aging and the confidence one has in Christ. Many, including me, considered that book as Graham's last book. Thankfully, he had one more in him called, The Reason for My Hope.

In this book, Graham shares why he has hope. With so many things wrong in the world and his failing health, one might assume he would be depressed or given up. Graham shares that "Jesus Christ is the very hope that lies within. He is Earth's only hope. He came to unlock the door of your soul to bring the light of salvation into your life." He goes to say that salvation in Christ is the reason for his hope.

Graham writes what Christ did on the cross and what God saved us from. In other words, he begins to share the gospel with his readers. He also addressed sin and how we cannot save ourselves no matter how hard we try. He also takes time to address Hell and how it will be no happy place. Graham concludes the book with a promise from Jesus Himself that He will one day return. As we look at the mess this world is in, that is the living hope Christians have. Yes, we are saved from the power and penalty of sin but one day will be saved from the presence of sin.

Could this book have been Graham's swan song? Probably but we will have to wait and see if he will write another before he makes the journey home. Those who love Graham will love this book. If you have never read him before, this book will be a good start considering he has many other good ones.

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