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Do you think people in heaven can see what we’re doing on earth?
Billy Graham writes, “The Bible doesn’t clearly tell us if people in heaven are able to observe what happens on earth.”

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I know they say God lives in heaven, but where does the devil live?
Billy Graham writes, “God is not limited to time or space (and to a lesser degree, neither is the devil).”

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I’m 9 years old and I’d like to know what people do in heaven. Will you tell me?
Billy Graham writes, “Heaven is far greater than anything we can ever imagine —but the Bible does give us some clues.”

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Do you think God gives some people a glimpse of heaven before they die?
Billy Graham writes, “Occasionally God does grant some people a glimpse of heaven’s glory, particularly as they near death.”

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How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written down in God’s book?
Billy Graham writes, “When we come by faith to Christ, all our sins are forgiven. We can know our names are written in God’s book—because of Christ.”

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Where is heaven?
Billy Graham writes, “Heaven exists beyond anything we can see. In fact, it apparently exists in a dimension entirely different from anything we know.”

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I’m not a good person, and I’m not worthy of going to heaven. What can I do?
Billy Graham writes, “Would it surprise you if I told you that no one—not a single person—is worthy of going to heaven?”

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Do you think we’ll get to meet all kinds of famous people when we get to heaven?
Billy Graham writes, “The Bible does indicate that we will recognize others in heaven … But our focus in heaven won’t be on others but on Jesus Christ.”

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Can people who have died and gone to heaven see what we are doing here on earth?
Those who ask this question are often directed to Hebrews 12:1. In this verse, the writer portays the earth-bound Christian as being in an amphitheater of life …

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Will there be animals in heaven?
The Bible itself does not indicate that there is life after death for animals.

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What will heaven be like?
Heaven for the Christian will be a place of glorious life that will never end. Joy inexpressible, limitless peace, pure love, beauty beyond description …

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How could I be happy in heaven, knowing that some of my loved ones may not be there with me?
We do not know the full answer, but we do know what the Bible says concerning God’s people: “He [God] will wipe every tear from their eyes.

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I’m a good person, so why wouldn’t I go to heaven?
Many people have a misconception about God and what is required for us to go to heaven. … As long as our good deeds outweigh our bad deeds, we think God will surely reward us with eternal life. But that is a serious misunderstanding and is wrong.

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Do you think we go to heaven the instant we die, or do we sleep (or something like that) until Christ comes again?
Billy Graham writes, “From my own study of the Bible, I’m convinced that when we die, we immediately enter the presence of the Lord.”

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I can’t get excited about going to heaven … it all sounds pretty boring to me.
Billy Graham writes, “Yes, in this life we grow weary and bored. But that won’t be true in heaven, which is far greater than anything we can ever imagine.”

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What will we look like when we get to heaven?
Billy Graham writes, “We won’t just be spirits, without any form or substance. God gave our bodies to us, and some day God will unite our souls with our new bodies.”

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How can I be sure I’m going to heaven when I die?
Billy Graham writes, “We can never be saved because of what we do; we can only be saved because of what Jesus Christ has already done for us.”

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Why are you convinced there is life after death?
Billy Graham writes, “Think about it a moment: What would it take to prove to us that there is life after death? The answer is clear: Someone would have to die, and then come back to life again.”

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I think we create our own heaven (or hell) right now by the way we live.
Billy Graham writes, “The Bible makes it clear that life doesn’t end with the grave. After we die we will continue to live …”

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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,