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Is it true that God will forgive someone if they repent just before they die? I hope so, because that's what I plan to do.
Billy Graham writes, "Don't treat lightly Christ's death on the cross for you. If you don't want anything to do with Christ right now, why do you want to spend eternity with Him?"

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I lost my wife about a year ago to cancer, and I just can't get over it.
Billy Graham writes, "Almost nothing in life is as painful as the loss of a loved one (whether their death was anticipated, or sudden and unexpected). Nor does the shock and sadness go away easily or quickly."

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My husband died two years ago, and I am comforted that his traits are in our children. Is this what your religion means by life after death?
Billy Graham writes, "For the Christian, death is like a doorway leading from one room to another. The difference is that the second 'room' is far more glorious than the first!"

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A family member of mine claims the Bible says you can't go to heaven if you're cremated.
Billy Graham writes, "No, this isn't what the Bible says, and I find nothing in the Bible that forbids cremation as a means of disposing of a person's body."

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Does God know when every person is going to die, or is it all left up to chance?
Billy Graham writes, "Your question is actually a complex one; there is much about death we do not know, for God hasn't chosen to answer all our questions about it."

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I always thought that when we died our souls kept on living, while our bodies just disintegrated and came to an end.
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible tells us a glorious truth: Not only will our souls live forever, but if we know Christ, one day God will give us new bodies—bodies that will never perish, or ever experience sickness or pain again."

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Our neighbor's husband died a few months ago, and I feel so awkward because I don't know what to say.
Billy Graham writes, "I urge you to reach out to your neighbor. Yes, I know it can feel awkward but what she really needs is your presence, not just your words."

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My husband died of a heart attack a year ago and I haven't felt close to God since then. Will I always be like this?
Billy Graham writes, "No, there isn't any reason to believe you will always be like this—and I pray you won't, for God is just as real and just as loving today as He was a year ago, and He wants to help you get through this difficult time."

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If someone is very old and frail when they die, are they going to look like that in heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "God will give us new bodies in heaven—bodies that will be similar to Christ's body after His resurrection."

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I'm in poor health (heart problems) and I'm very worried about dying. Is it wrong for me to feel this way?
Billy Graham writes, "God put within each one of us a desire to keep on living—and in itself that isn't wrong. God wants us to take care of ourselves, and He also understands your desire to be with your family as long as possible."

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Why do you believe death isn't the end?
Billy Graham writes, "From one end of the Bible to the other, God makes it clear that we weren't made for this life alone. We were created in the image of God—and because of that, we were created for eternity."

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I hope you won't think I'm a heretic or something, but I honestly don't have any desire to go to heaven.
Billy Graham writes, "How will you feel when sickness or old age overtakes you, or something else happens that makes your life more difficult?"

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When someone dies, do they go to heaven immediately?
Billy Graham writes, "You should not worry; the Bible clearly teaches that if we know Christ, we are safely in God's hands forever when we die."

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How can I get rid of my doubts about my salvation?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, you can be sure God has forgiven you, and that someday you will go to be with Him in heaven through all eternity."

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Do we become angels when we die and go to heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "The truth is, when we die and go to heaven we become even greater than the angels!"

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My uncle is a Christian and believes my aunt (who died last year) is in heaven—but if that's the case, why is he so grief-stricken?
Billy Graham writes, "The more we loved someone, the more we will miss them—and the more we will look forward to seeing them again in heaven."

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As far as I can tell, death is the end of everything, so we might as well live it up and have a good time while we can.
Billy Graham writes, "You are like the rich man in one of Jesus' parables ... God called that man a fool—and for good reason, because this life is not all there is, and that very night his life would come to an end."

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If Jesus was really God (as I understand you Christians believe), how could He die?
Billy Graham writes, "God is eternal and He can never die (i.e., cease to exist). This is why we can trust Him and put our lives into His hands. ... But when Jesus died on the cross, He didn't cease to exist."

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Do you think we have a second chance to give our lives to Jesus and be saved after we die?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible makes it clear that now is the time to decide for Christ, because we can't expect to have another opportunity later on."

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Sometimes, I find myself praying to my deceased mother and asking her to talk to Jesus on my behalf. Can she hear me and answer my request?
Billy Graham writes, "Nowhere in the Bible are we told to pray to those who've gone to heaven before us, or to other heavenly beings. Nor are we to worship them."