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President Donald Trump on Sunday shared a private letter from evangelist Franklin Graham on Truth Social in which the Christian leader addressed the president’s remarks about his eternal destiny.
Graham, the son of Billy Graham and a longtime evangelical figure, wrote the letter on Oct. 15 after President Trump had joked publicly about whether he would go to heaven.
“It is an important issue to know for certain that your soul is secure and will spend eternity in the presence of God,” Graham wrote. “The only One who can save us from Hell is Jesus Christ.”
He continued, “The only way to Heaven is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Jesus came to earth, died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and God raised Him to life on the third day. If you accept that by faith and invite Him to come into your heart, you ARE heaven bound, I promise you.”
Graham also cited a passage from the Bible, referencing Romans 10:9 about confessing faith in Jesus Christ.
In the letter, Graham praised President Trump’s accomplishments, including diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and hostage negotiations.
Days before the letter was sent, the president had taken a lighter tone when discussing the subject.
“You know, I’m being a little cute. I don’t think there’s anything gonna get me in heaven. I really don’t,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One.
More recently, President Trump struck a more confident note during remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast.
“I was just having fun. I really think I probably should make it. I mean, I’m not a perfect candidate, but I did a hell of a lot of good for perfect people,” he said.
Graham has been a consistent supporter of Trump for years and has publicly expressed support for his leadership dating back to before Trump entered politics.