It was adopted by Billy Graham’s Missionary Society at the Parliament on European Mission in Berlin, Germany. Sissy Graham Lynch, daughter of evangelist Franklin Graham and granddaughter of the late Billy Graham, sat with theologian Amy O’Wing, an apologist and a theologian who has served for over 25 years. Orr-ewing said, “We never knew of the moments we were in terms of the hunger seen among Gen Z Z for the sake of truth. We need to meet that hunger in the gospel.”
In light of that message, Christian Daily International/Christian Post interviewed Graham Lynch to explore her own perspective on how Christians can respond to the challenges of secularism while still maintaining biblical truth in the realm of family and influence.
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“It is always encouraging to avoid other followers and to know part of God’s kingdom as followers of Jesus Christ,” Lynch said of the Berlin Conference. “And that is always encouraging, so that we can pray together, worship together, and open the Bible and study together.”
This sense of fraternity underpins Graham Lynch’s own approach to listeners of her fearless podcasts, which aims to knead Biblical truth through her own life experiences.
“I think one of the biggest challenges with regard to secularism is that we are cave towards the commands and demands of the world as Christians,” says Graham Lynch.
“And because God loves us, he gives us his designs and his standards. He does that to protect us. Whether it’s for marriage, whether it’s for the family, whether it’s for the way of worship in the church, he gives us his standards.
Graham Lynch emphasizes that because the Bible’s standards of life love us, we want to encourage people that the Bible’s standards of life are purpose by God.
These biblical standards are also cross-cultural, Graham Lynch adds. While American Christians may have different understandings of Christians in other parts of the world, “The Word of God does not change from culture to culture.”
“The Word of God is the same, and when he defines the way he works for his family, when he sees and defines marriage, it is the same from generation to generation,” says Graham Lynch. “And I think when we see culture, we allowed culture to define how we live, and as Christians, we adopted it and slowly disappointed the guards.”
So, Graham Lynch calls on fellow evangelicals to recognize the need to protect and protect their hearts and to “start to live without shame in the way God has set before us.”
She refers to her Elephant Elephant Program Series. This is part of the podcast, addressing modern topics from a biblical perspective. Her hopes for the podcast saw how easy it is to “just drift through the world,” but she has a biblical obligation to “suppose herself.” This defines fearless faith as living in a compromised culture.
Graham Lynch highlights the challenge of building relationships with members of the practical LGBT community while remaining true to the Bible’s views of sexual ethics.
“Each of us knows and loves people who are part of that community, whether it’s friends or family. But because it’s someone we love, it doesn’t mean that we lower God’s standards. As Christians, we can stand at 100% grace and 100% truth.
“And that’s possible. And my fearless hope is to encourage people to stand up to grace and stand up to love.
Graham Lynch warns that Christians have “taken their eyes off the cross,” and misses the responsibility of “standing fearlessly, standing in the truth, and standing in the word of God.”
“Did we turn to the cross in a way that responds to the responsibilities given to us in the Great Committee?” asks Graham Lynch. “When you use this phrase, you look at the church today, or look at others when you say, “Don’t take your eyes off the cross, don’t take your eyes off the gospel.” The Gospel is what transforms us as an instrument, as long as we are obedient to Him.
“But if we think we’re going to help someone or someone just because we love them or have compassion for them, that’s what Jesus did on the cross.”
Graham Lynch observes that many churches are increasingly reluctant to talk about the cross, fearing that they will be perceived as offensive.
“When they talk about Jesus Christ died for you and me, people think it’s offensive. He shed his blood, it’s offensive. But it’s the biggest love story ever.
In this great love context, Graham Lynch points out that God has created a path for him “so simple… how wonderful.” She says that while so many things are difficult in the world, “it’s easy to acquire eternal life.”
“And that is through faith, through the grace of Jesus and how Jesus was on that cross, so I want to encourage people.
“Life will be difficult. Life will be tough. Cancellation culture will come after us. Marriage will fail, it is an economic problem. The world will become all spiritually and politically dark that we spin.
So how can evangelical Christians feel the confidence to stand fearless in God’s Word? Graham Lynch encounters the question with humility and admits, “I can’t give you insight into how people stand fearless,” and says, “But God can.”
“And he does that through his words,” she adds. “In Daniel Chapter 11, he says that those who know their God can stand up, strengthen and take action.
“And that was my fearless theme, because in this world we need to stand strong. And sometimes it means standing alone. And sometimes God calls us.
Graham Lynch, knowing who God is, and knowing who God is, creates a platform for power to engage in these issues.
“We will get to know him through his words. How wonderful is it? We can know the Holy God through His Bible. What he loves, what is angry about, his designs for marriage and family, and how much does he love us through his son, Jesus Christ.
“We’ll get to know him. Then we can be strong and take action.”
“The Word of God” is a phrase that is often heard in churches, but what does it really mean? How will Graham Lynch unleash this familiar expression? Is there a risk that some Christians have been paralyzed by their importance?
“Well, Jesus was a word, and according to John Chapter 1, he came and lived among us,” explains Lynch. “God lived in Jesus, so if I see God’s Word, he sent his son, Jesus Christ, so that he could know him here.”
As a mother and child advocate, Graham Lynch recognizes the growing challenges parents face due to the secular impacts of schools, such as what many call LGBT indoctrination. How would she advise Christian parents to navigate these concerns?
“Don’t stop fighting for your kids,” Lynch says. “Parents are the greatest advocates for children, and as a Christian mom, I have to have many tough conversations, even with my 11-year-old daughter.
“We’re in the world, but I’m always trying to get back to what the Bible says when I talk to my kids. I’m not embarrassed by difficult conversations.”
Graham Lynch further emphasizes that if parents ignore the reality that Christian children see in this world, no purpose is provided. But she separates her disappointment by going back to what God said in the Bible and what God said in the Bible.
“I want to encourage my parents, please don’t be silent on the bystanders. Advocate for your child. Many times, the way these are allowed is because their parents were silent.
“My grandfather, Billy Graham, said, “One person’s courage can stiffen another person’s thorns.” And if your child sees you have courage, I encourage my parents to have courage, as it will burn to live their lives for Jesus. ”
