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I've always been fascinated by angels, but I have to admit I don't know much about them.
Billy Graham writes, "Angels haven't always existed; God created them—and He did it long before He made the world."

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Did you read the story about a man who claims to be God, and says he is the successor to Jesus? Could he be right?
Billy Graham writes, "No, he is not right—and one reason is because the Bible clearly teaches that when Jesus comes again, He will descend from the heavens with power and glory."

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Is the second coming of Jesus actually written about in the Bible, or is it just something novelists and filmmakers dreamed up?
Billy Graham writes, "No, this isn't something novelists and filmmakers dreamed up; the second coming of Christ is at the very heart of the Bible's teaching."

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I agree that we need to connect with God in order to have inner peace, but to me, God dwells within us, and looking within ourselves is the true path to inner peace.
Billy Graham writes, "You are right, up to a point: We will only know true and lasting peace in our hearts when we come to know God."

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Didn't Jesus say someplace that we ought to turn the other cheek when people do something bad to us? Isn't that unrealistic?
Billy Graham writes, "The words of Jesus to which you refer are found in what we call the Sermon on the Mount."

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I went to the bookstore to find out more about religion but ended up leaving without anything, because they had hundreds of books and I just got confused.
Billy Graham writes, "No doubt some of those books could have helped you—but others might have misled you if you weren't careful."

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My friend says the Bible was incomplete, so God sent a prophet from their religious group to finish His message to the world. Is this possible?
Billy Graham writes, "Although I don't doubt your friend's sincerity, as a Christian I cannot agree with this group's teaching. Let me explain why."

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How can you convince someone that the Bible is true?
Billy Graham writes, "One way to deal with him might be to hand him a Bible and ask him to show you one of these alleged errors or contradictions—because in my experience, most people who say things like this have never actually read the Bible."

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Which is stronger in your opinion, good or evil? I'd like to think that good will win in the end. What does the Bible say?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible promises us that in the end good will win out over evil, and evil will be defeated—finally and completely."

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A professor at my community college claimed that most things in the Old Testament didn't really happen but are just stories people made up. Is he right?
Billy Graham writes, "I hope the Bible will remain important to you, and that you will never lose your confidence in it, for it is still God's Word—regardless of what some people suggest."

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Doesn't the Bible say somewhere that people who teach it will be judged more strictly than other people?
Billy Graham writes, "You're probably thinking of some words that the Apostle James wrote. He said, 'Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness' (James 3:1, ESV)."

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I'm attracted to the idea of reincarnation, but my Christian friends say it isn't in the Bible. Is that true?
Billy Graham writes, "Your Christian friends are right; the Bible does not teach reincarnation (the idea that after death we come back to life on this earth)."

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Does the Bible say anything about going to funerals?
Billy Graham writes, "Two of Jesus' greatest miracles actually took place at funerals, and He was present at both of them. By being there He showed not only His compassion for those who were grieving, but also His power over death."

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A friend says when we commit our lives to God, we become little gods. Is this what the Bible teaches?
Billy Graham writes, "No, this isn't what the Bible teaches. God alone is God, and we are only His creatures."

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I don't see how anyone can base their life on what the Bible says. We live in a totally different world than when the Bible was written.
Billy Graham writes, "We may be better educated or more sophisticated—but our hearts are still full of greed and selfishness and pride (even if we don't like to admit it)."

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There's a debate in our church, and both sides claim the Bible supports them. How can each side say they are right?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible tells us everything we need to know in order to be saved and to follow Christ. But the Bible doesn't tell us everything we'd like to know!"

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Does the Bible say much about the Lord's Supper and how we ought to observe it?
Billy Graham writes, "While churches differ in their understanding of the Lord's Supper (or, as some churches call it, Communion or the Eucharist), they all realize its importance and seek to give it a central place in their worship."

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How do you know the Bible isn't just a series of stories or myths that people made up? Maybe Jesus didn't even live.
Billy Graham writes, "I don't know of a single serious scholar today—either believer or unbeliever—who would deny that Jesus existed ... [or] who would claim that the Bible is simply a collection of myths or fictional stories."

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Does the Bible say anything about making New Year's resolutions?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible doesn't mention making resolutions at the beginning of a new year—but it does urge us to examine our lives regularly, and to seek God's help to become better persons every day."

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A friend says the Bible is very negative toward women, and this is why society has oppressed women throughout history. Is this true?
Billy Graham writes, "No, it is not true. The Bible makes it clear that at the very beginning of the human race both women and men were created by God, and He stamped His image equally upon them both."