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Why did God command people to make sacrifices in the Old Testament, when they wouldn't completely take away their sins, like Jesus' sacrifice did?
Billy Graham writes, "God never does anything by accident, and He had a purpose in giving those sacrifices to His people in the Old Testament."

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Where did the Bible come from?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible is somewhat like a library because it is actually a collection of books."

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I find the Bible confusing whenever I try to read it. Am I wrong to feel this way?
Billy Graham writes, "I encourage you to make the Bible part of your daily life. Don't worry about what you can't do; focus instead on what you can do—and then do it."

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Where in the Bible is the verse that says it is human to make mistakes but it's divine to forgive them? What does it mean?
Billy Graham writes, "It means simply that when we make mistakes or do wrong we are acting like human beings—but when we forgive others, then we are acting like God, who is always willing to forgive us."

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Why are there so many different editions of the Bible?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible was originally written in Hebrew and Greek and has been translated into English many times."

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I have a learning disability that makes it very hard for me to read. Will God be angry at me for not reading the Bible?
Billy Graham writes, "God is concerned about your spiritual growth, and if you aren't finding other ways to discover the Bible's truth and apply it to your life, then God is saddened."

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My neighbor keeps trying to get me to read the Bible. How can something written thousands of years ago help us right now?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, the Bible was written by various authors over many centuries—but behind them was another Author: the Spirit of God."

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How seriously should we take the Old Testament?
Billy Graham writes, "The whole Bible is God's Word, and every chapter in it has something to teach us about God and His will for our lives."

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Recently, I heard someone claim that the Bible is full of hidden codes or messages.
Billy Graham writes, "No, the Bible was not written in code, nor does it contain some kind of secret messages from God in a hidden code."

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I almost never hear a sermon on the return of Jesus or on the signs that will point to His coming, and I wonder why.
Billy Graham writes, "When we become too preoccupied with the present and focus only on our immediate problems and needs, then we lose sight of God's larger plan."

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My grandmother gave me a Bible but I haven't opened it. How can I tell her without offending her?
Billy Graham writes, "Even if you read only a paragraph or two each day, God can use it to point you to the greatest person you will ever meet: Jesus Christ."

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Do you think they'll ever find Noah's Ark?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, it certainly would cause a sensation if explorers did discover Noah's ark (which is described in chapters 6-8 of Genesis). And yes, it might make some people take the Bible more seriously."

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Who is to say that the Bible is any better than any other sacred book?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible is unique because Jesus Christ was unique. The Bible tells us that He wasn't just another religious teacher or philosopher, nor was He simply a man who went about doing good."

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Where in the Bible can I find a list of the sins that God won't forgive?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible says only one sin is unforgivable—and that is the sin of refusing God's forgiveness."

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If the Bible is "alive," why aren't chapters being added as the years go by?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible is God's Word, and it is just as relevant and life-changing today as it was when it first came into being."

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What do you think Jesus was like when He was a boy?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible doesn't give us many details about Jesus' boyhood—although there isn't any reason to think He didn't run and play like other boys His age."

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Our pastor quoted a verse the other day about secret things belonging to God. What do you suppose it means?
Billy Graham writes, "Your pastor was probably quoting a verse from the Old Testament which says, 'The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law' (Deuteronomy 29:29)."

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How can any intelligent person take the Bible seriously?
Billy Graham writes, "I invite you to discover the Bible for yourself, and not simply go on what you've heard others say about it. You see, the Bible tells us about real events and real people."

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I wanted to buy my nephew (who is 16) a nice Bible for Christmas this year. What would you recommend?
Billy Graham writes, "I commend you for wanting to give a Bible to your nephew; is there anything you could give him that would be more valuable? God gave the Bible to us, and through it we discover His love for us."

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My grandmother gave me a Bible for Christmas, but I don't know what to do with it.
Billy Graham writes, "It's helpful to remember that the Bible actually is like a library—a collection of books (some long, some brief), written under the inspiration of God by many authors."