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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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The Apostles' Creed says Jesus descended into Hell after His death. Why didn't He go to heaven instead?
Billy Graham, "When Jesus died on the cross, all our sins were placed upon Him. In other words, although He was sinless in Himself, in God's eyes He became a 'sinner'—because our sins were transferred to Him."

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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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How good you have to be to get into heaven? Can we know before we die?
Billy Graham writes, "God wants us to know for certain what our eternal destiny is, and He has provided the way for us to have that assurance."

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Do you think God gives some people a glimpse of heaven before they go there?
Billy Graham writes, "Although such events are rare, I am convinced that God occasionally does give a glimpse of heaven to some of His people."

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When we die, do we actually keep on existing, somewhat like we do now, or is the next life like the dreams we have when we're asleep?
Billy Graham writes, "We won't be in a state of dreamlike consciousness, but we will fully exist in body, mind and soul."

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I heard you say on television that if you died that night, you knew you'd go to heaven. How can you be so sure?
Billy Graham writes, "God loves us, and He doesn't want us to spend eternity separated from Him. That's why He has provided a way for us to be made pure and fit for heaven."

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I know heaven is supposed to be a place of supreme happiness, but how can we be happy there if our friends aren't with us?
Billy Graham writes, "Although the Bible doesn't answer all our questions about heaven, you can be sure that you will experience the reality of Christ's peace. You also will realize the justice and perfection of His ways."

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I have a friend who says only a few believers will go to heaven and the rest will live forever on earth. How can I convince her she's wrong?
Billy Graham writes, "We can't earn our salvation by our good works (as your friend believes); all we can do is receive it by turning to Christ and putting our faith and trust in Him."

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Where does our soul go when we die if we are believers?
Billy Graham writes, "My own study of the Bible has convinced me that our souls or spirits go immediately into the presence of God when we die."

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My husband never wanted anything to do with God, but before he died, he said he was giving his life to Jesus. Do you think God forgave him?
Billy Graham writes, "If your husband truly gave his life to Jesus Christ, then you can be confident that he is now in heaven—in spite of all the years he ignored God."

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I know as a Christian I shouldn't fear death, but I do. I just can't get these fears out of my mind. What is wrong with me?
Billy Graham writes, "There may be some hidden reasons for your fears (such as a childhood experience with illness or death that frightened you). But no matter what the reason is, let me assure you that God loves you, and He wants to take away your fears."

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How do I know if I've been good enough to get into heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "God's standard is nothing less than perfection. God is holy, and even one sin—just one—is enough to keep you out of heaven."

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I have a friend who says no one can really know whether or not they'll get to heaven until they actually die. Is she right?
Billy Graham writes, "One of the Bible's most comforting truths is that we can know beyond a shadow of doubt that we will go to heaven when we die."

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You answered a question about the possibility of Satan ending up in Heaven, and you said he wouldn't. Doesn't the Bible say that the devil believes in Jesus?
Billy Graham writes, "You are probably thinking of what the Bible says in James 2:19: 'You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.'"

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Is it true that the Bible says a rich man can't go to heaven?
No, the Bible doesn't say that someone who is rich can never go to heaven. In fact, some of the Bible's most faithful men and women were also wealthy (or at least prosperous)—people like Abraham and Job in the Old Testament, or Joanna and Lydia in the New Testament.

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I'm facing cancer and I know my time on earth could be limited. What do I have to do to go to heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "The most important question anyone can ever ask is the one you are asking right now: How can I know for sure that God has forgiven me and I'll go to go to heaven when I die?"