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Why did Jesus have to die?
Billy Graham writes, "He did not deserve to die but by taking upon Himself our sin and our guilt, He willingly suffered the judgment we deserve."

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Just look at all the wars in the world. They sure don't point to a loving God.
Billy Graham writes, "Do you want to know if God loves us and if He loves you? Look at Christ. He loves you so much that He was willing to give His life for your salvation."

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Is it possible for a person to become sinless?
Billy Graham writes, "No, the Bible does not teach that we will ever be completely free of sin in this life ..."

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I know I'm going to hell when I die because I've blasphemed the Holy Spirit.
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, Jesus said only one sin couldn't be forgiven, and that was 'blasphemy against the Spirit' (Matthew 12:31). But what does it mean to blaspheme the Spirit?"

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What's wrong with telling little half-truths that don't hurt anyone?
Billy Graham writes, "One reason—which you should take very seriously—is because God commands us to tell the truth."

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I know God is supposed to love everyone, but is there anything or anyone that He actually hates (other than the devil)?
Billy Graham writes, "You're right when you say God is a loving God—and the reason is because love is part of His nature or character."

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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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Do you think God is going to step in and judge our society for the way we're living?
Billy Graham writes, "God has blessed us in many ways, but we must never assume that He will ignore our sins or pretend they don't matter."

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I don't see what's wrong with being angry at someone, as long as you don't hurt them or anything like that.
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, anger can lead to violence—but even when it doesn't, it still does harm in other ways."

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I've made such a mess of my life and I know God doesn't want anything to do with me.
Billy Graham writes, "God loves you and yearns for you to come back to Him so He can forgive you and welcome you home."

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Is looking at pornography wrong in God's eyes?
Billy Graham writes, "Pornography ... will become a cancer in your soul that will destroy you if you aren't careful."

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Is suicide the unpardonable sin?
Billy Graham writes, "Suicide is always a tragedy—but in itself it is not the unpardonable sin. The only sin God cannot pardon is the sin of rejecting Him."

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If Jesus came to earth now instead of 2,000 years ago, do you think people would treat Him any differently?
Billy Graham writes, "One thing has not changed over the centuries, and that is the human heart. Down inside, we are all born apart from God, and we grow up selfish."

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Recently, a church-going man in our community was convicted for molesting his daughters. How could something like this happen?
Billy Graham writes, "This man allowed himself to be controlled by his own sinful desires and impulses. In other words, he never turned away from things he knew were wrong, but allowed them to control him."

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If God will forgive us for anything we do (no matter how bad it is), then why should we try to be good?
Billy Graham writes, "One reason we should avoid sin is because God wants us to love Him—and we cannot love God and at the same time love sin."

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My mother (who is a Christian) is always on my case about the way I'm living, but I'm an adult now, and it's none of her business.
Billy Graham writes, "But why does she care how you live? The reason is because she loves you, and she knows that you are headed down a road that will only end in heartache and disaster."

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I became a Christian two months ago. But I know God must be very angry at me now, because I've done something I know I shouldn't have done. Have I lost my salvation?
Billy Graham writes, "No, you have not lost your salvation, if you have truly given your life to Jesus Christ and trusted Him alone for your salvation."

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If I commit a sin just before I die, and I don't have time to confess it to God or get His forgiveness, does that mean I won't go to heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "If you have truly given your life to Jesus Christ and are trusting Him alone for your salvation, then He has cleansed you of all your sins—past, present and future."

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What's the difference between feeling guilty over your sins and feeling regret for them? Or is there any?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, there can be a slight (but important) difference between feeling guilty over something we've done wrong and feeling regret over it. Let me explain."

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I've tried to confess all my sins to God so He will forgive them, but what about the ones I can't remember?
Billy Graham writes, "God knows them all—and He has promised to forgive them if we are truly trusting Christ."