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Why Go?

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Today, we lost an icon of American history, a great evangelist in the Christian faith, and a humble servant of Jesus Christ. As Billy Graham once said- "We are all just passing through this world." Nothing is more certain in life than 'passing through this world.' For those following Jesus, there is no real fear in death, as we are assured of where we are going and know that death is not final. Our Savior rose from the grave, defeating death for all who believe in Him. Revelation, the last book of the Bible, tells us- " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.Yes, says the Spirit, 'they will rest from their labor, for t heir deeds will follow them.' " This verse doesn't mean that good deeds get us to heaven, as the Christian faith is the only faith on Earth which tells us we will actually never be good enough or holy enough to enter the kingdom of God. Rather, it is through faith in Christ alone, believing and trusting in His perf