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Billy Graham on Personal Promise - Baptist (Deuteronomy 31:8)

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"God goes before YOU—whatever you face tomorrow, He's already there. He is with YOU—right now, in your situation. He will never leave YOU—personally, specifically. This is not abstract theology; it's personal promise. YOUR God, YOUR companion, YOUR security." — Billy Graham. Baptist: personal assurance.

Topics & Themes

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Scripture References

Deuteronomy 31:8

Emotional Tone

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Audience

adults

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