THE BILLY GRAHAM CHRISTIAN WORKER’S HANDBOOK

1 THEBILLY GRAHAMCHRISTIANWORKER SHANDBOOKAT opical Guide with Biblical Answersto the Urgent Concerns of Our DayEdited by Charles G. WardOriginal material compiled by the CHRISTIAN Guidance Department of the BILLY GRAHAM Evangelistic Association in conjunction with the Counseling and Follow-Up DepartmentWORLD WIDE PUBLICATIONSM inneapolis, Minnesota 55403 The BILLY GRAHAM CHRISTIAN Worker s HANDBOOK 1984, 1996, 2000 BILLY GRAHAM Evangelistic AssociationAll rights reserved: No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permissionfrom the publishers, except for brief passages for purpose of review in a by World Wide Publications1303 Hennepin AvenueMinneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Scripture quotations, unless otherwise marked, are taken by permission from The Holy bible , New King James Version, 1979, 1980, 1982 Thomas Nelson, Inc.

2 , Thomas Nelson Publishers,Nashville, quotations marked NIVare taken from The Holy bible , New International Version, 1973,1978, 1984 International bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan bible quotations marked TLBare taken from The Living bible , 1971 Tyndale House Publishers,Carol Stream, quotations marked PHILLIPSare taken from The New Testament in Modern English by J. , translator, J. B. Phillips, 1958, 1960, 1972 Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, NewYork, and Collins Publishers, London, quotations marked KJVare taken from the King James Version of the from BILLY GRAHAM are from many sources, including:Blow, Wind of God, 1975 Baker Book HouseThe Challenge, 1969 BILLY GrahamThe Holy Spirit, 1988 BILLY GrahamHow to Be Born Again, 1989 BILLY GrahamThe Jesus Generation, 1971 BILLY GrahamAnswers to Life s Problems, 1988 DoubledayThe Quotable BILLY GRAHAM 1966 Droke HouseTill Armageddon, 1981 BILLY GrahamWorld Aflame, 1965 BILLY GrahamISBN 0 89066 272 XPrinted in 01 02 03 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 CONTENTSS teps to Peace with God.

3 7 Confirming the Decision to Receive Christ ..9 Finding Assurance of Salvation ..11 Seeking Forgiveness and Restoration ..13 Uncertainty about One s Relationship with Christ ..15 RESOURCE CHAPTERS:Adultery ..17 Alcoholism ..22 Anger ..25 Anxiety, Worry, and Tension ..28 Assurance of Salvation ..31 Backsliding, Spiritual Indifference ..35 Bad Habits ..38 bible , The ..41 Bitterness and Resentment ..46 church , The ..49 Cults ..52 Death ..56 Demons ..59 Depression ..63 Discipline from God ..68 Divorce ..71 Divorce, Contemplating ..74 Divorce After Years of Marriage ..77 Doubt ..79 Drug Abuse ..82 Enemies ..85 Envy, Jealousy, and Covetousness ..88 Faith, Lack of ..91 False Teaching ..94 Fear ..97 Forgiveness ..101 Grief and Bereavement ..105 Guilt ..110 Healing ..114 Heaven ..118 Hell ..121 Holy Spirit, The ..124 Holy Spirit, Fruit of.

4 127 Holy Spirit, Gifts of ..129 Jesus Christ ..132 Judgment ..137 Loneliness ..140 Love ..144 Marriage, Anticipating ..148 Marriage (Pressure to Do Wrong from an Unbelieving Spouse) ..151 Marriage Problems ..153 Marriage (Winning One s Mate to Christ) ..156 Obedience, Desire for ..158 Occult, The ..160 Patience, Lack of ..163 Peace ..167 Pornography ..170 Prayer ..175 Prophecy ..180 Rededication ..186 Salvation of Children ..188 Satan, Origin and Work of ..190 Satan, Resisting ..193 Sexual Immorality ..196 Suffering and Adversity ..199 Suicide ..204 Temptation ..208 Thoughts, Controlling ..212 Trinity, The ..214 Unpardonable Sin, The ..217 Will of God, Knowing the ..220 Witnessing ..223 Worldliness ..227 Seven Common Questions ..231 Subject Index ..237 STEPS TO PEACE WITH GODNOTE: If the individual is immediately ready to receive Christ, skip thefour steps and go directly to the section titled, To receive Christ you needto do four things.

5 1. God s Plan Peace and LifeGod loves you and wants you to experience His peace and bible says: For God so loved the world that Hegave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Himshould not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).2. Our Problem SeparationBeing at peace with God is not automatic, because bynature you are separated from bible says: For all have sinned and fall short of theglory of God (Romans 3:23).3. God s Remedy The CrossGod s love bridges the gap of separation betweenGod and you. When Jesus Christ died on the crossand rose from the grave, He paid the penalty for bible says: He personally carried the load of oursins in his own body when he died on the cross (1 Peter2:24, TLB).4. Our Response Receive ChristYou cross the bridge into God s family when youreceive Christ by personal bible says: But as many as received Him, to themHe gave the right to become children of God, even to thosewho believe in His name (John 1:12).

6 * To receive Christ you need to do four things:1. ADMIT your spiritual need. I am a sinner. 2. REPENT and be willing to turn from your BELIEVE that Jesus Christ died for you on the RECEIVE, through prayer, Jesus Christ into your heart and (Holy)ReligionGood WorksReligionMoralityPhilosophyPeople(Si nful)ChristPeople(Sinful)God(Holy)Christ SinRebellionSeparationPeaceForgivenessAb undant LifeEternal LifePeopleGodCHRISTCHRIST says, Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears Myvoice and opens the door, I will come in (Revelation 3:20).The bible says, Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:13).What to Pray:Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. Ibelieve that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now inviteYou to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lordand Savior.

7 In Jesus name, Amen.* After leading the inquirer in this prayer, discuss with him or her the fol-lowing pages, Confirming the Decision to Receive Christ. 8 CONFIRMING THE DECISION TORECEIVE CHRISTYou prayed, committing your life to Christ. What does the bible say happened?1. You are said, I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved (John 10:9).What did Jesus say about Himself?I am _____ _____ (to eternal life).What will happen when a person enters through the door (receives Christ)?He or she will _____ bible says: Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voiceand opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me (Revelation 3:20).The bible says: Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:13).2. You are a child of bible says: But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right tobecome children of God, to those who believe in His name (John 1:12).

8 What happened when you received Christ?I became a _____ ____ You have everlasting bible says: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begottenSon, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).Now that you believe in Jesus Christ, what can you be certain of?I have _____ summarize, emphasize the following questions and answers: How do you know .. I know because ..you are saved?God said it .. in His LifeSalvationyou are a child of God? I believe it .. in my have eternal life? That settles it .. in my StepsAfter presenting the Gospel and confirming the decision, suggest thesefollow-up steps:1. Take a firm stand for Jesus Christ; make your life count. Tell someoneabout your Read and study God s Pray every Identify with a bible -teaching church for worship, instruction,fellowship, and We would like to send you our bible study booklet,Living in Christ,which will help you in your CHRISTIAN life and future witness.

9 What isyour name and address?10 FINDING ASSURANCE OF SALVATION(For a person who has received Christ, but has doubts.)CLAIM THESE PROMISES1. The bible says: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begottenSon, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).What did God give to make everlasting life possible? _____ must you do to possess everlasting life? _____ _____ does God promise you? _____ The bible says: Whoever has God s Son has life.. I have written this toyou who believe in the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternallife (1 John 5:12 13, TLB).If you believe in Christ, what can you know with certainty?I have _____ The bible says: My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.

10 My Father, who gave them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father s hand (John 10:27 29).What are you promised? And I give them _____ _____. And they shall _____ _____. Neither shall anyone _____ them out of My _____. No one is able to _____ them out of My Father s _____. To summarize, emphasize the following questions and answers:How do you know .. I know because ..you have eternal life?God said it .. in His will never perish?I believe it .. in my are safe in God s hand? That settles it .. in my StepsAfter discussing assurance of salvation, suggest these follow-up steps:111. Take a firm stand for Jesus Christ; make your life count. Tell someoneabout your Read and study God s Pray every Identify with a bible -teaching church for worship, instruction, fellow-ship, and We would like to send you our bible study booklet, Living in Christ,which will help you in your CHRISTIAN life and future witness.