The Bible speaks clearly about the meaning and power of the cross. “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18.)
Throughout his ministry, Billy Graham consistently pointed people back to the cross of Jesus Christ—calling it the place where God’s love poured out, where sins were forgiven, and where eternal hope was found. In sermons around the world, he urged listeners to look to Christ crucified and find new life in Him.
Here are 10 powerful quotes from Billy Graham on the cross.
- “The cross has become a symbol in much of the Western world, misused by many rock stars and others who do not comprehend its significance.”
- “Sin’s masterpiece of shame and hate became God’s masterpiece of mercy and forgiveness. Through the death of Christ upon the cross, sin itself was crucified for those who believe in Him.”
- “Sin was conquered on the cross. Christ’s death is the foundation of our hope, the promise of our triumph!”
- “Jesus was born with the cross darkening His pathway … From the cradle to the cross, [Jesus’] purpose was to die.”
- “The cross shows the seriousness of our sin—but it also shows us the immeasurable love of God.”
- “The cross is the only way to salvation. And the cross gives a new purpose to life.”
- “The law enables us to see ourselves as morally dirty and in need of cleansing. But it also points us to the place of cleansing: the cross of Christ.”
- “Jesus Christ opened heaven’s doors for us by His death on the cross.”
- “The ground is level at the foot of the cross.”
- “Why is it that the cross has become a symbol of Christianity? It is because at the cross Jesus purchased our redemption and provided a righteousness which we could not ourselves earn.”
May these words turn your heart again to the cross. At The Cove, many find the quiet and encouragement they need to reflect more deeply on the life-changing truth that the cross represents for those who trust in Christ. We invite you to plan your next visit.