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My father has inoperable cancer and probably has less than a year to live. But when I try to talk with him about heaven and faith in Christ, he just laughs. I'm very concerned.
Billy Graham writes, "I'm very thankful for your concern for your father's spiritual situation. Someday, we will all die, and the greatest act of love we can ever show to anyone is to point them to Christ and His salvation."

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For some reason, down inside I have a desire to know God. What would you suggest I do?
Billy Graham writes, "The first thing you should do is thank God for giving you this desire to know Him."

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One of my coworkers claims to be a Christian, but he doesn't seem to be a very happy person. Do you suppose he's really a Christian?
Billy Graham writes, "Only God knows the heart of any person who claims to be a Christian."

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I've got so many problems I don't see how anyone can solve them, even God.
Billy Graham writes, "When we come to Christ, God Himself comes to live within us by His Holy Spirit—and one of His purposes is to help us when we face difficult times."

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If I die with just one sin in my heart that I haven't confessed, will God refuse to let me into heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "God doesn't want you to live in fear the rest of your life, wondering whether or not He is going to let you into heaven!"

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Why did Jesus allow people to put Him to death?
Billy Graham writes, "By His death on the cross, Jesus Christ opened the door to heaven for us—a door that would otherwise be closed."

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My mother was a strong Christian, and when she died a few months ago she had no doubt that she was going to go to heaven. How could she be so sure?
Billy Graham writes, "Your mother was sure she was going to heaven for one reason."

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I've led a pretty wild life. About a month ago, however, I accepted Jesus, and my life is totally different now. But how can I explain this to my husband?
Billy Graham writes, "I'm very thankful you've come to Christ and discovered the peace and joy only He can give us."

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I have a hard enough time staying out of trouble now, and a friend of mine says the devil will get after me even harder if I give my life to Jesus. Is that true?
Billy Graham writes, "If we give our lives to Christ, we shouldn't be surprised if the devil will try to discourage us or even turn us away from God."

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A Christian friend of mine keeps telling me I need to get Jesus and get the Holy Spirit, but I don't even know what she's talking about. Maybe you can help me.
Billy Graham writes, "Our greatest need—your greatest need, my greatest need—is to have our sins forgiven, and our relationship with God restored. ... God offers us forgiveness as a free gift—and when we open our hearts to Christ, God Himself comes to live within us by His Holy Spirit."

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I asked Jesus into my life, but I can't tell that it's made much difference. Does it work for some people but not for others?
Billy Graham writes, "No, Christ isn't like a medicine that works for some people but not for others. He is the universal remedy for sin for everyone who puts their trust in Him—including you."

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How big a sin do you have to commit before you lose your salvation?
Billy Graham writes, "I am convinced that once a person sincerely and honestly trusts Christ for his or her salvation, they become a member of God's family forever—and nothing can change that relationship."

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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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Was I just kidding myself when I thought I was saved?
Billy Graham writes, "No, you weren't deceiving yourself into thinking you were saved when you weren't—not if you sincerely believed in Christ and committed your life to Him."

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How can I be sure I'll go to heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "Our greatest need is to have our sins forgiven, for only then can we be reconciled to God. And this is possible—because God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, into the world to take all our sins upon Himself."

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Why do Christians believe Jesus is the only way of salvation? Isn't that being rather narrow-minded and judgmental?
Billy Graham writes, "One reason Christians believe Jesus is the only way of salvation is because this is what Jesus claimed about Himself."

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My uncle lived a terrible life, but on his deathbed he claimed he received Christ and was forgiven. Why should he go to heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "It's natural to wonder if it's fair for God to save someone at the last minute when others have served Him all their lives; people asked Jesus the same question. But remember: None of us deserves salvation ..."

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What does it take to get into heaven?
Billy Graham writes, "Only one thing will keep us out of heaven, and that is our sin. ... And this is why we need Christ, because He came into the world to pay the price for our sins."

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Doesn't the Bible teach that God is the father of the whole human race? And doesn't that mean everyone will go to heaven when they die?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, the Bible does say God is our Father ... But the Bible also tells us that something very devastating has happened."

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I haven't lived up to what I know Jesus expects of me, and now I'm afraid I've lost my salvation. How can I get it back?
Billy Graham writes, "If you sincerely asked Jesus to come into your life and save you, then He did—and nothing can ever change that."