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Expert: - 2/19/2011


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How would you answer someone who asks if animals will be in heaven (especially their pets)?  The Bible doesn't really say yes or no to the question since its primary goal is to make sure that we humans believe and are saved.  Thanks!

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Hi Josh,

There is no indication in God's Word that animals will be in Heaven. The Bible is silent about it. But they do have unique personalities and a soul. One major difference is they do not have the ability to reason like humans do and don't really have free will or a sense or morality, right and wrong. They have instincts which I am sure are God given. I can't say animals don't go to Heaven when they die and I can't say they do either. I would lean more toward they are in Heaven but am not sure if they will be seen as animals in Heaven. But this is just my opinion based on nothing scriptural to build on. But the focus for us should be making sure we endure to the end and go to Heaven. Jesus makes it very clear that few will find the way...it is a narrow and difficult path that leads to eternal life. So few will be saved. (Matt.7:13,14)

I hope this has been beneficial. I am sorry I can't give a better answer to your question.

In Christian Love, Joe Norman

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I can answer questions regarding acceptable worship, organization of the church, or any apsect of the Christian life. I am the son of a preacher and have studied the Bible from cover to cover since I was 12 years old. I am strong in my research skills and do not follow teachings of men. Many will label me as conservative and some might label me as liberal, but I just seek to be biblical. I understand proper exegesis and hermeneutics and apply them. My desire is to share my knowledge of God's Word with others. Please always keep in mind that none of us who are listed as experts here are divinely inspired and therefore it is possible to get incorrect answers from any one of us. Study the Scriptures and decide for yourself if what is taught is true.

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I am the 4th generation in my family to be a faithful member of the church of Christ. I was raised by a preacher and have studied the Bible everyday since I was twelve. I am 45 yrs old now. I am not a "scholar", but I am very familiar with the scriptures.

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member of the church of Christ, served as a Deacon for a few years at LakeShore church of Christ in Waco, Tx. I currently live in the North Dallas area and am still very active within the church of Christ teaching, leading Bible Studies, and songleading as well. I am also actively involved in online ministry. I hope to open my own webpage eventually.

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School of hard knocks

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