Son of the famous and ever popular Christian evangelist, Billy Graham, the Rev. Franklin Graham, recently made an announcement stating that he would be creating and launching the Billy Graham Defense Fund, an organization with a mission to provide Christians located in the United Kingdom with the support they need for facing persecution for their faith. I know what you’re probably thinking. Why create a group in the UK, which is the farthest thing from a third world Islamic country you can imagine, which is what people these days tend to think missions are all about.
The truth is, Western civilization is becoming a whole lot less Christian these days. In fact, I’d go so far to say modern-day society has become intensely anti-Christian as of late, which is making initiatives like those being established by Franklin more necessary now than ever before.
“There are so many problems in our society, and people are looking for hope,” Graham revealed in a statement reported by CBN News. “We know that true hope can only be found in Jesus Christ, so we need to support one another in getting the Good News of Jesus Christ out — whatever it takes.”
via The Christian Tribune:
Graham hopes his efforts will encourage Christians in the U.K. to be bold in their faith in Jesus Christ. “It is my prayer that this will encourage Christians across the U.K. to keep living out and sharing their faith freely and boldly,” the prominent faith leader added.
He then added, “We took a stand for the Gospel and for freedom of religion in the U.K. Now we’re going to use these funds that came from this battle against cancel culture to help other Christians who may be threatened into silence.”
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Graham has recently embarked on a ministry in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of his God Loves You Tour, evangelizing to large crowds. “Who is Jesus? Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God who came from heaven to earth on a rescue mission to save us from our sins,” the evangelist shared in a Facebook post.
The popular Christian evangelist then provided an example of the power of the gospel to change people’s lives forever, Graham recounted how hundreds of people put their faith in Jesus.
“It was a privilege to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ to a full house at the OVO Hydro auditorium in Glasgow. Hundreds of people made the most important decision of their lives tonight—to turn from their sins and come to Jesus Christ in repentance and faith. I told the crowd that what God wants is your heart. We praise Him for every heart He made new tonight!” he continued.
Graham concluded the post by sharing a verse from 2 Corinthians, illustrating the new life one finds when one gives one’s life to Christ. He further thanked the assortment of other artists who contributed to the powerful event.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Thank you to the great artists, Michael W. Smith, TAYA, Dennis Agajanian, and the The Tommy Coomes Band who were with us, as well as the many wonderful churches and volunteers who have partnered with us for the #GodLovesYouTour!”
We’re at a critical point in society. More and more children are growing up in hostile environments toward religion and are being indoctrinated with leftists lies about Christianity and the history of the nation they call home. Western civilization, built on the foundations of the gospel, is being dismantled brick by brick. However, the last couple of bricks they’ve pulled out have been critical to the survival of our way of life.
Let us hope through diligent application of the principles of the gospel and freedom of speech, those at home and abroad who claim the name of Jesus will be victorious in the cases brought against them that are designed to try and silence them.