MY ANSWER

Somewhere I heard that in God's eyes it isn't enough for us to be sorry for our sins. Is this true?
Billy Graham writes, "Something needs to be added to our sorrow for our sins—and that is repentance. When we truly repent of our sins, we turn from them (with God's help) and change our attitude toward them."

MY ANSWER

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."

MY ANSWER

I honestly believe I gave my life to Jesus after one of your telecasts, but I don't really feel any different. Have I been deceiving myself?
Billy Graham writes, "If you honestly opened your life to Christ as best you knew how, and you sincerely committed your life to Him, then your sins have been forgiven and God has made you His child forever."

MY ANSWER

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."

MY ANSWER

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."

MY ANSWER

I think I've committed the unforgivable sin. Is it possible for someone like me to be forgiven?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible says only one sin can't be forgiven by God—and that is the sin of refusing His forgiveness."

MY ANSWER

Is it true that you aren't really saved unless you know the exact date you gave your life to Jesus?
Billy Graham writes, "From early childhood My wife Ruth heard the Bible and learned about Jesus' love—and as a result she can never remember a time when she didn't believe in Jesus."

MY ANSWER

My brother is in prison for robbery, but he claims he's become a Christian. Have you ever heard of anyone like this actually changing?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, I have; in fact, almost every day I get at least one letter from someone who has been dramatically changed because they've given their life to Christ."

MY ANSWER

My sister says the group I'm thinking of joining is a cult. They've been very kind to me, but I don't want to do something wrong. What exactly is a cult?
Billy Graham writes, "How can you know if this group (which you don't name) is a cult? First, cults almost always claim that they, and they alone, have the truth."

MY ANSWER

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."

MY ANSWER

If God will save anyone who repents, does this mean the devil could be saved if he repented? Should we even pray for the devil so he'll repent?
Billy Graham writes, "No, there's no reason for us to pray for the devil to have a change of heart and be converted."

MY ANSWER

I know God forgave me when I asked Jesus to come into my life, but if I commit a sin in the future, does this mean I'm no longer saved?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible is clear: Once we truly give our lives to Jesus Christ and trust Him alone for our salvation, God cleanses us from all our sins and makes us members of His family forever."

MY ANSWER

If I give my life to Jesus, do you think He will get my ex-wife and me back together? Do you think God will do that, if I turn to Him?
Billy Graham writes, "I don't know whether or not your marriage will be restored if you turn to Christ (although I have seen it happen, when both partners truly submitted their lives to Him)."

MY ANSWER

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."

MY ANSWER

I have a hard time believing that God has always existed. How could God have always existed? Can you understand this?
Billy Graham writes, "No, I can't understand how God could have always existed—but that doesn't mean it isn't true!"

MY ANSWER

I don't have any interest joining a church, but I consider myself as good a Christian as a lot of the church members I know. Isn't this what God really expects of us?
Billy Graham writes, "God certainly wants us to live lives that are good and pure—and if we honestly have given ourselves to Christ, this should be our goal. The Bible says, 'So we make it our goal to please him' (2 Corinthians 5:9)."

MY ANSWER

My friend claims the Bible says God will forgive anyone, even at the last minute if they are sincere. Is this true?
Billy Graham writes, "Even if we only turn to Christ at the last minute, He still 'is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness' (1 John 1:9). But your friend is playing a very dangerous game ..."

MY ANSWER

You say we can never be good enough to earn God's salvation but does this mean it doesn't matter to God how we live?
Billy Graham writes, "God is concerned about the way we live, because He loves us, and He knows that when we disobey Him we only end up hurting ourselves and those around us."

MY ANSWER

How far away from God can you get and still go back to Him?
Billy Graham writes, "The person in the most danger spiritually is the one who feels no need of God, and is unconcerned about his or her spiritual condition."

MY ANSWER

Can we only know whether or not God has forgiven us after we die?
Billy Graham writes, "God wants us to know right now that we have been saved—and we can know it, if we have trusted Christ for our salvation."