Animals in Heaven- Fantasy or Reality

By Arch Stanton

Animals have been with us since the state of existence or being. The bible tells us God created the animal kingdom for his pleasure. When God created the heaven and earth and all life that exist, he obviously saw a need for animals or they would not be here. Why God created them in the shapes and forms as they were we do not know; the choice was his and as I mentioned "He chose to do so in a way that pleases him."

Animals have a mind that gives them the ability to think and have feelings. Animals have a certain intelligence we do not possess such as an internal guidance system. Both dogs and cats have this ability and I would imagine there are other animals as well. God created everything with a purpose and a need; the animals kingdom is one such example. Many people believe God's purpose for animals is to serve humankind, and upon death they are to perish with no possible chance for eternal life. However, does the bible teach this? In the first chapter of the book of Genesis the bible tells us God considered the animals a creation that was very good; he was pleased with them. Many people consider the life of an animal as having a very small worth. To them an animal just lives and dies. Many people have the attitude of so what. The bible tells us God doesn't care for an attitude such as this because he values the life of his animals very much.

Throughout the entire bible the information found pertaining to the animal kingdom is very precise. The bible tells us the animals are to be forever. God had this intention when he created them and this application of thought remains today and forever. The bible never mentions mankind alone is to receive eternal life.

How different would our lives be without animals? There would be no pets for those who are lonely and without family. There would be no zoos for family outings. There would be no circus acts with animals. There would be no dog as a best friend. There would be no Seeing Eye dogs. There would be no animals to alert their owners of an ever-present danger during the night such as fires, burglars etc. I believe we simply overlook the fact there is a purpose for all of God's creatures. The purpose for this book is to reveal the truth in what the bible tells about the animal kingdom. We need to know God's purpose for them. The bible explains in detail God's plan for his animals even after death. God wants us to know about them or he would never have emphasized their importance in his word. Many people are reluctant to discuss the animal kingdom from a biblical point of view. I find this strange to say the least. God has included them in his written word but many ministers will say very little if anything about them.

The scriptures in this book are from the King James Bible. What the bible tells us is 100% accurate and lest we never forget, God simply made no mistakes in his word. The bible is never contradictory. We will read scriptures that clearly explain that animals will be in heaven and why God wants them to be there with us. If we had the power to give our pet(s) eternal life would we want the life of our animals to be temporal? If God loves his animals more than we could ever love them shouldn't this type of love indicate his love for them is tremendous? Since we know God can give animal's eternal life could be there any single reason to give them life that would be only temporary.

First we should know the bible is not dull, dismal or neutral. The bible is not an area between two extremes having mingled characteristics of both of them: a situation in which there are no clear-cut distinctions. The interpretations of scriptures have been defined several ways over the years and this has cause confusion in many churches. We will read scriptures about the animal kingdom that many of you may not know are in the bible. We will read scriptures that are clearly stated to mean one thing and one thing only, and that is, "Animals are to be in heaven."

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Jun 2, 2006
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Arch Stanton

I have been married to my wife for 42 years. I am now at the age of 61. The Lord has blessed my wife and me with two daughters and four grandchildren. I became interested in the bible at the age of 16. After having studied the bible and listening to numerous ministers, I concluded there were too many different beliefs among these ministers about certain subjects that are in the bible. At the age of 58, I decided on finding the truth if animals will be in heaven, and what animals would be there. After three years of intense study and research, I found not only does the bible tell us animals will be in heaven, but the bible also tells us the animals are to be resurrected at the second coming of Christ. I knew God could have but one answer about the animal kingdom being in heaven, and through his help and my faith in his word, I have discovered the truth.

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Animals in Heaven:

Fantasy or Reality?

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Contents

Chapter 1 Understanding the truth

Chapter 2 Do you understand?

Chapter 3 Do we understand the importance of God’s animalkingdom?

Chapter 4 God’s motives and what they mean.

Chapter 5 The truth about the creation: Genesis fully explained.

Chapter 6 The soul has to die and the power of prayer

Chapter 7 Are animals and man equal in the eyes of God?

Chapter 8 The resurrection of animals at Christ’s second coming

Chapter 9 The purpose of the great flood and what really happened.

Chapter 10 What is the truth about the animal kingdom?

Chapter 11 Where is Heaven?

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank Marian Sheley and my daughter Laura Thomas as proofreaders, and for their encouragement while writing this book. They have been most helpful with their faith in God’s word.

Also I would like to thank my wife for her encouragement during the three years of many days and hours devoted in the research of the scriptures upon which this book is based entirely. I thank my daughter Laurinda Wilson for her encouragement and all the others who simply said they believe a book of this nature will be very informative to those that often wonder about animals being in heaven, I thank you. My heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of you.

Arch

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In loving memory of Boots

Preface

Animals have been with us since the state of existence or being. The bible tells us God created the animal kingdom for his pleasure. When God created the heaven and earth and all life that exists, he obviously saw a need for animals or they would not be here. Why God created them in the shapes and form as they are we do not know; the choice was his and as I mentioned "He chose to do so in a way that pleases him."

Animals have a mind that gives them the ability to think and have feelings. Animals have a certain intelligence we do not possess such as an internal guidance system. Both dogs and cats have this ability and I would imagine there are other animals as well. God created everything with a purpose and a need; the animal kingdom is one such example. Many people believe God’s purpose for animals is to serve humankind, and upon death they are to perish with no possible chance for eternal life. However, does the bible teach this? In the first chapter of the book of Genesis the bible tells us God considered the animals a creation that was very good; he was very pleased with them. Many people consider the life of an animal as having a very small worth. To them an animal just lives and dies. Many people have the attitude of so what. The bible tells us God doesn’t care for an attitude such as this because he values the life of his animals very much.

Throughout the entire bible the information found pertaining to the animal kingdom is very precise. The bible tells us the animals are to be forever. God had this intention when he created them and this application of thought remains today and forever. The bible never mentions mankind alone is to receive eternal life.

How different would our lives be without animals? There would be no pets for those who are lonely and without family. There would be no zoos for family outings. There would be no circus acts with animals. There would be no dog as a best friend. There would be no Seeing Eye dogs. There would be no animals to alert their owners of an ever-present danger during the night such as fires, burglars etc. I believe we simply overlook the fact there is a purpose for all of God’s creatures. The purpose for this book is to reveal the truth in what the bible tells about the animal kingdom. We need to know God’s purpose for them. The bible explains in detail God’s plan for his animals even after death. God wants us to know about them or he would never have emphasized their importance in his word. Many people are reluctant to discuss the animal kingdom from a biblical point of view. I find this very strange to say the least. God has included them in his written word but many ministers will say very little if anything about them.

The scriptures in this book are from the King James Bible. What the bible tells us is 100% accurate and lest we never forget, God simply made no mistakes in his word. The bible is never contradictory. We will read scriptures that clearly explain that animals will be in heaven and why God wants them to be there with us. If we had the power to give our pet(s) eternal life would we want the life of our animals to be only temporal? If God loves his animals more than we could ever love them shouldn’t this type of love indicate his love for them is tremendous? Since we know God can give animal’s eternal life could there be any single reason to give them life that would be only temporary.

First we should know the bible is not dull, dismal or neutral. The bible is not an area between two extremes having mingled characteristics of both of them: a situation in which there are no clear-cut distinctions. Theinterpretations of scriptures have been defined several ways over the years and this has caused confusion in many churches. We will read scriptures about the animal kingdom that many of you may not know is in the bible. We will read scriptures that are clearly stated to mean one thing and one thing only, and that is, Animals are to be in heaven.

By the time you have finished this book you will have a better understanding for the purpose of the animal kingdom. You may then decide if the scriptures do indeed tell us animals have a soul: do they have a spirit: did God create them with a purpose in this life: is he going to give them eternal life? With God’s help you will decide.

Introduction

As you read this book and understand the bibles teachings about God’s animal kingdom, I pray that if you have suffered the loss of a pet God’s word will help lighten your burden upon the death of your pet(s), and his word will give comfort during your time of mourning. We need to know heaven is a place not only for people who have been redeemed by the Blood of Jesus Christ, but is a place for animals as well. Heaven is a place where not only everything and anything is possible, but is a place where the impossible doesn’t exist.

We will read scriptures from the King James Bible that you may find quite surprising. The scriptures in this book are many and they are quite necessary for a full understanding animals will be in heaven. The scriptures we read are not impromptu or improvised in any way. We will read them exactly as the bible has them written. We will learn about the magnanimity of the God we serve and that the scriptures are not to dissimulate the facts of God’s word. We will read scriptures that reveal animals have a soul and a spirit. We will read what truth is and know the word of God is inappellable to man and the inappreciative teachings are very damaging to God’s word. We should never challenge the writings of the bible. If we have a complete understanding of the bible we will soon learn the bible reveals information about the animal kingdom no one could logically refute. God is the arbiter of his writings and not mankind. God has complete control of his word and his world. The thoughts and beliefs of humanity will never change this.

God has more love for his animal kingdom than many realize. The bible reveals all we need to know about our pet(s). The bible describes the animal kingdom from the beginning of creation through and to the time of the resurrection. We could ask, What will happen to God’s animal kingdom at the time of the resurrection? The answer may surprise you.

When God’s word gives a clear distinction between mankind and animals we should accept this. When God’s word gives an obvious distinction concerning both mankind and animals we should accept this also. When the bible mentions a beast or a creature we need to know if it is in reference to humanity, animals or both. We should believe the scriptures are the written words of God and not the thoughts and writings of man alone. When studying the bible, if we fall short of faith and lack acceptance of truth we will have very little if any understanding of the bibles contents.

When you have finished this book there should be a better understanding why animals are to be in heaven. By God’s grace, it is probable you will understand God’s plan for their final destination. No one should depend entirely upon any one person for their ideas and opinions of the bibles teachings. Many people are inclined to give speculative answers with unjust reasoning or knowledge. We need truthful answers when studying God’s word. The truth in God’s word will always prevail. In the end, God will be the true conqueror: in the end, God will have the true victory.

Remember: For everything created there is a purpose: Without a purpose creation would have no meaning: Without a meaning there can be no existence. (NM).

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Meagan

Today I say goodbye to my little buddy

You were such a friend to me.

God created this little creature

To be the best that she could be.

Even though I am sad for now

I know someday that I will be filled with joy.

For when I go to heaven to see my Father

He will have my friend waiting at the door.

I do not know the pleasures

God has in store for me.

But what I do know is that

He does have a plan you see.

One that is going to be so unbelievably wonderful

And so much joy and love to give.

We will just have to wait and see

In the meantime we go on and live.

We live as if there is no tomorrow

But we live life with joy and care.

That is the purpose for our friends

To continue the love when we get there.

Heaven is a place like no other

To be cherished within our heart.

And someday we will come together again

My dear friend to never part.

To all who have ever loved your pets

Take comfort in Gods plan.

To allow us the chance to love our friends

Like we will never know love again.

© 2003 LAT

Think back and remember the good times.

Time is of the utmost importance. All of us have heard the old saying, Here today, gone tomorrow. How true this is; regardless if it be a human or an animal, death is reality, and all of us must face death.

When death occurs of a loved one, whether it is a human or an animal we loved dearly, the pain from our grief usually follows from our great loss. All of us will grieve in our own way. There is one of two things we have to do once we have experienced such a loss. We can accept the loss as being permanent, or we can accept the fact we haven’t lost the loved one, but will be separated from them for just a temporary time. Our pet(s) are just that; they are taken from us only temporarily until we are one day reunited with them. For the person who is righteous in God they will experience this reunion, not only with their loving pet(s) but any righteous loved one that has passed away.

Upon death, time doesn’t end but is only the beginning. As time passes for the ones of us that remain, the grief gets less as time goes by. We then get to the stage of time where grief has turned into memories. Memories are then related to the good times and possibly the bad times we had with our loved ones. If there are no regrets, there is just one thing we can do and that is to: Think back and remember the good times. Some day the remembrances of the good times will become reality.

If anyone may be wondering how I know this to be true, read the bible with faith and prayer, and the Lord will allow you to share in this truth.

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Chapter 1

Understanding the truth

That which is lost is not actually lost; we just don’t know where to find it. The things we cannot see are there but only if we know where to look. We should read the bible and believe that everything written is true. This can be accomplished only if we have an imperviable faith in the words of God. If we are not finding truth there will be times the bible may appear to be somewhat of a fantasy in its writings. To believe something for most of our life and then later discover that it is not true would be most difficult, if not impossible for many of us to accept. For instance, most people will assume the earth was created for humankind and for our pleasure. Many times assumptions can be wrong. Such is the case with the bible. We should never assume the bible to be telling us anything. Can we safely assume the earth and everything within is for the pleasures of humanity? The bible tells us everything created is for God’s pleasure. Read the following verse: Revelation Chapter 4

Verse 11: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. (KJV)

In verse 11 we read that all things were created for God’s pleasure. Animals have been a part of creation since the beginning. God is well pleased with the way he made the animals. As the verse above tells us, everythingcreated by God is for his pleasure and not for the pleasure of humanity. Exactly how long are the animals going to be pleasurable to God? Are they going to be pleasurable to him from birth to death only, or are they going to be pleasurable to him for all eternity? Will God turn away the love he has for the animals he created, or does he have an undying love for them? If we take into consideration God’s character we should know the answer.

Would God ever abandon his animal kingdom as many believe he is going to do? Does the bible mention that God will someday cease to love his animals, even though he created them for himself and for his own pleasure? You will read the truth about these questions and more. If you don’t already know, the bible contains no mysteries with confusion. Many people believe the bible to be as such. But if we are to understand the written words of God as he intended his word to be, we then discover the bible contains nothing that is hidden.

The bible is clearly stated; what is written is exactly what it means. The bible is not a conglomeration of words that will perplex our minds, but is a book that will give us an understanding of God’s word. The bible is a book that is established with truth and not fantasy. The purpose of the bible is so we can understand everything as God intended. But first, there is one thing we must do before we can understand the bible; we must depend on guidance from God. We must allow him to guide us before he can tell us what he means. If we fail to understand the bible we have gained nothing.

From a religious point of view, many people are in opposition to what the bible tells about the animal kingdom. This book was not written to conflict with anyone’s religious belief. We have the right to believe the way we want to believe; God has given us this choice. What is written in this book explains what the bible tells us about the animal kingdom. The bible is clear and to the point and this book is clear and to the point.

The question whether animals will or will not be in heaven becomes a confusing subject to many people. There is also confusion that concerns the plan God has for his animals and their purpose in life; and where they are to spend eternity. The subject of animals being in heaven should never be confusing if we read the bible and believe with faith that everything written is true. When we study God’s word in depth, we then have a full understanding the bible reveals animals will be in heaven. The bible reveals everything we need to know about them. Once we have found what we are looking for, the only thing left is to understand not only what we have found, but believe God’s word as being true. God never intended for anyone to have difficulty understanding his word. Anyone who doesn’t understand can blame only himself or herself; we alone are responsible. God would receive no pleasure in anyone having difficulty understanding what he is telling us.

So what is belief? Belief is having faith: belief is the persuasion of the truth of anything. We could also say belief is an opinion believed. For every belief there must be a reason to believe. I have often wondered the reason for so many people to believe animals are not going to be in heaven. Could it be they just don’t understand what the bible reveals about the animals? Could it be they simply could not care less? Is it because they do not believe there is a heaven or a God? To understand why many people believe animals are to perish upon death without any possible hope of going to heaven, we would have to know their reason for believing the way they do. Even if we knew their reason for believing as such does not necessarily mean we could understand why they feel this way.

As a society of people who have the ability to use sound reasoning and judgment, we would have to know why God would deny animals’ eternal life if in fact this were true. After all if we have animals now why would we not have animals in heaven? Could we say God wants the animalsto share life with us now but would have no reason for them to share life with us in heaven? Could God love them now but have no love for them in heaven? If people can believe God has a love for his animal kingdom at the present time, why would they believe his love for them would diminish upon their death? When we die does God forget us? Is there no heaven for the righteous person, after all God created us for his pleasure? Most people believe when we die that there will be a judgment day. Depending if we choose to live for Christ or to live for Satan will give us eternal life or eternal death. God remembers all of us; he never forgets. If we use the common sense God has given us we could ask why would God feel any different about the animal kingdom, and not reward the animals with an eternal life the same as the righteous person. When God finished creating the animal kingdom he said they were very good. He was well pleased with them. Animals have never sinned against God nor have they ever rebuked him. The bible tells us God is the same forever and never changes. Being that God is the same forever and will never change we know his love for animals will never diminish. He would want his animal kingdom for eternity and not as temporal.

We must understand God loves all of his creation. There are times we will disappoint him in the way we live our lives, but his love for humanity and the animals remains the same. God is not a representation of someone having a partial love for what he created; there are no inhibitions on his part. We should never question the reason animals were created in the first place. The only thing God expects any of us to do is accept the fact he created them with a purpose or they would not exist. If we look at what God has done for the amazing feat accomplished in creating the world it, astounds the mind.

Should we ever question if animals are to be in heaven? No we shouldn’t. Did God ever require animals to abide by any rules to be eligible to enter into heaven? According to the scriptures God has never given animals any requirements to be in heaven. The bible tells us there are certain things humanity must do to inherit heaven but there are no rules for animals. Many people believe animals do not possess a soul or a spirit. Why any intelligent person would believe such as this is far beyond logic. If it were true that animals didn’t have a soul and a spirit would they be destined to suffer eternal death? Does the bible actually tell us they need a spirit to receive eternal life? We cannot ignore the fact God created them and they certainly are alive. If God created animals without a soul and a spirit as many people believe, the one question we would have to ask is how could they live without a soul and who is responsible for the life giving blood that flows through their bodies? Their blood certainly does not flow because of gravity. The blood that circulates through every vital organ of an animal is for one reason, and the reason is God created them and gave them a heart. God has given animals life in the same way we were given life. An animal possess a soul and was created with the spirit of God as we will read later.

Many of us are guilty of repeating what we hear as being true without knowing the facts. Someone may tell us something and if we do not know the answer we may simply accept this as being true. If we believe a person is reputable in all they tell us, most of the time we will believe them. However, should we always believe them? There are times very little harm may be done with an untruth, but there are times misleading information can be very harmful in what we say. There are times when certain information is given to us the information needs to be exact. I believe biblical scriptures are exact in all they tell simply because God had the bible written as he intended. There is very rarely, if at any time, the bible can be misquoted without having a profound effect upon God’s word.

We could ask about our habits and the effects our habits have in determining our beliefs. What do we know about habits? We know there are certain habits that are hard to break.

Some of us may have a habit, or habits, that may seem virtually impossible for us to over-come. What is a habit exactly? A habit can be our thoughts and the inner workings of our minds. In many instances our thoughts are the very reason we have certain habits. To break a habit reality must set in. Sure, reality can break old habits, and at times may even change our thoughts from fantasy to that which is real, such as understanding animals will be in heaven. But we must possess a degree of knowledge to understand reality. What is knowledge? Knowledge is to have assured belief in what we say or do. Knowledge is also that which we know. In what way could knowledge be important in understanding what the bible tells us? It is very important we speak about the bible with truth rather than speak with uncertainty. It is important to understand if there is uncertainty between two or more people about what the bible tells, this can only settle nothing. To be uncertain about the bible is subject to doubt or question. To doubt what we read in the bible is to lack confidence. If we lack confidence we then confine our ability to have wisdom in understanding God’s word.

There is much uncertainty, lack of confidence and faith, and in rare cases is something not to depend upon. You may be wondering what I am talking about? Well, I am talking about the bible. The descriptive terms given is the way many people identify with the bible today. It makes sense this is the reason there are different religions and beliefs to this very day. To believe an untruth is sometimes easier than believing truth, especially if the untruth is in our favor. Read the following:

Psalms chapter 25

Verse: 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. (KJV)

If we truly believe what the bible teaches we must allow God to be the teacher.

Psalms chapter 96

Verse: 13 Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth (KJV)

When it is time for our judgment we will be judged in truth and not as we lived in what we believed was truth.

Psalms chapter 145

Verse: 18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. (KJV)

When calling upon the Lord we are required to know the truth in his word before he will come to us. For instance if we cannot believe God exists, it would be impossible for him to be there for us when we need him. We simply have to believe.

Many people do not rely upon God to help them understand when reading the bible. When this happens an opportunity opens for a person to misquote a scripture as being true when the scripture is in fact false. There is a lack of knowledge on their part because they may quote a scripture as told to them as being true, but is in fact false. Someone that never reads the bible can have very little, if any knowledge of the scriptures. They then depend entirely on what others may say. The trouble with knowledge such as this is the fact there is no knowledge. The bible has probably been misquoted more than any book in existence.

The single most misquoted verse in the bible is probably the very first verse found in the book of Genesis. Many people will tell us that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. What does the first verse in chapter one of Genesis say?

Genesis chapter 1

Verse: 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (KJV)

As we can see, verse 1 tells us in the beginning God created the heaven and earth, not the heavens and earth. Most people would argue in thinking they were right by believing the scripture uses the word heaven in pluralform. Verse 1 also explains to us the age-old question concerning the age of the earth. Many Christians wonder how scientists could believe the earth is millions, if not billions of years in age. If Adam and Eve lived approximately six thousand years ago how is this possible? If we read verse one for what it actually tells us about the earth’s age we find it does not tell us. Verse one only mentions in the beginning. When was the beginning? We don’t know; God doesn’t tell us. In the beginning could have been any time. It is a fact dinosaurs at one time existed. It is a fact Neanderthals (cave people) existed thousands of years ago. It has been proven dinosaurs lived millions of years ago. You may be wondering how this could be possible. Well, the very first verse in the bible makes it clear as to how it is possible. Verse 1 tells us in the beginning God created. This is all we are ever told. When was the beginning? As I said, we don’t know; the bible never tells us.

A lot of the bible is quoted in like manner. Many people will believe what they are told as being true without searching for the facts. Many Christians refer to the bible as God’s word, but many of them have a confused state of mind by believing the bible is full of mysteries with much confusion. They fail to distinguish the simplicity of God’s word. We can be assured God would never have intentions such as confusion in understanding his word. The shortfall occurs by not inviting God to help and guide us when we read his word. If we are sincere in all we do for the Lord his word becomes clear to us with no confusion for our understanding.

Anytime there is discussion about animals in heaven people have many answers but there can be but only one correct answer. Animals will be a part of heaven or they will not be a part of heaven. Of the two answers which of the two are correct. There is substantial information in the bible about the animals that lead us to believe without doubt God intends for them to be a part of heaven. The bible tells us about the undying love God has for them.

The King James Bible is still the most popular version of bibles sold today. In fact, the bible is still the number one selling book. The King James Bible has been translated from both Greek and Hebrew writings. Many bible scholars believe the men that wrote the bible translated their own thoughts in determining the way they would write the scriptures. Because of this belief, many bible scholars have challenged the bible in some of what is written. They will tell us a scripture may not mean exactly as it was written. I have to give my opinion for this way of thinking. Most of us are ordinary people who understand one language only whether it is English: Italian: French: German: et cetera. We usually speak and understand the language we were born into and nothing more. A tree is a tree and a bush is a bush, regardless of the language. The King James Bible is written the way it is and this is all I have to rely on. I believe the King James Version is 100% correct. I could never believe we serve a God who can create the heaven, earth and all that is within, yet could be a God who would be deficient in his writings. God would never have his writings translated other than the way he intended. Even though there are scriptures in the bible that use words to symbolize something else, the bible always clearly defines the true meaning of such word or words. God never puts us in a situation to wonder what he is telling us. Read the following verse from the book of Daniel:

Daniel chapter 7

Verse: 3 And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another (KJV)

As we can clearly see verse 3 uses the words four great beasts as coming up from the sea; they are different from one another. This verse sounds frightening. I suppose many people could believe these four beasts would be in a form straight out of a horror movie. Maybe they look like Godzilla or some deformed animal from the days of the dinosaur with large teeth and flaming red eyes. For any of us to understand the vision Daniel had inhis dream, and for us to understand the beasts in this case is referring to man, we have to go a little further in chapter 7 and read verse 17:

Daniel chapter 7

Verse: 17 These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth. (KJV)

Verse 17 is telling us the four beasts are certainly four kings of the world to rise in power and they are not being identified as four horrifying beasts.

The men who were inspired to write the scriptures did so according to God’s interpretations and not those of man; therefore I have no reason to believe the bible has any mistakes. I accept the bible for what it says nothing more nothing less. God will bless those who truly believe the bible as it is written. Not anyone who attempts to twist a scripture into a contorted untruth will ever have God’s blessings. We can accept the bible the way it is written or we can continue to defy God’s word that can only result in differences of opinion in what the bible tells us, especially when the opinion is in reference to the animal kingdom.

The main purpose for this book is to reveal the scriptures that inform us animals will be in heaven. Strangely enough there are people who haven’t a clue to the bibles contents. One question we could ask of anyone that believes God would never have animals in heaven is which would be easier for God to do, give animals’ eternal life or give them eternal death? What would be their answer? Well, as all of us know or should know, doing one would not be any easier or harder to accomplish than the other. If it would be just as easy for the Lord to give animals eternal life, why would he give them eternal death? Many of us go through life believing animals have no hope for existence after death. However, we should take time to analyze the situation according to God’s word and not the words of man. If God were to deny animals’ eternal life he would have to have a logical reason. If God had a reason he would tell us in his word what is the reason. We can conclude animals will be in heaven as not. It is easy to believe many people could be wrong in their way of thinking animals cannot be in heaven, while few people may be right in believing they will be in heaven. Could we say the majority of the populace is always right with one hundred percent accuracy? According to the bible I can assure you the majority are wrong.

This book contains biblical information explaining God’s animal kingdom in detail. What you read should be helpful. Every scripture given in this book is very important to our understanding. To understand completely what the bible tells about God’s animal kingdom, we find there are several scriptures that may not mention the animals directly but in-directly the scriptures have true meaning in relation to the subject we will be reading. To have completed understanding of the bible we have to understand the basic principles of God’s character. Many people believe God is a very loving person but they also believe God loves selectively. This is the very reason they believe animals cannot share heaven with us. They believe God has a love for humanity only and has no love for animals in a way that he would want them in heaven. The scriptures tell it quite differently.

Many people may assume the bible does not have an answer that explains animals will be in heaven. They may be deficient in their desire to research the bible for all the contents on the subject of animals or any subject. To read the bible without understanding the truth intended is one of several reasons many people have different opinions in what they read. Many are not seeking God’s help that they may understand what his word is telling them. Many people simply fail to understand the intended purpose for the bible and the many teachings contained between the covers. We as Christians must correlate our minds with faith and trust if we are to find the truth, Either of two things so related that one implies the other or is complementary to it. We need faith if we are to believe the truth in what the Lord wants us to know; only then canwe decipher the true meaning of what he tells us in his word.

If we read one verse of scripture to conclude to an answer, many times this will result in misinterpretation of the subject intended. When an answer is in conclusion by a method such as this is in similarity to two meanings for one word. I will give an example. Let us look at the following. Many of you have seen this phrase on billboards and church signs: No God, No peace-Know God, Know Peace. As we can see, the words No and Know-are pronounced the same, yet both words have different meanings entirely. Unless we have defined information for these two words it would be impossible for us to know if someone was telling us, No you cannot or if they were using the word know as in identifying with someone or something. We will also take the word read as an example. The word read is spelled one way but can not only represent two different meanings entirely but can also be pronounced two different ways. Unless we have some kind of information that indicates exactly how we are to inter ret such word, we may not quite understand what the word means. For instance we could say, I will read the book. When said this way we are saying we have not yet read the book, but sometime later today, or at some intended time in the future we will read the book. We could say, I read the book yesterday." We are now saying we have read the book already. We are to read the book and we have read the book. Both words have different actions but the same word represents both actions. Many people will base their interpretation of the scriptures about the animal kingdom from reading one verse only. If we are to come to a conclusive meaning with truth and without doubt, we are sometimes required to read an entire chapter or chapters to fully understand the subject we are trying to understand; then and only then will we fully understand God’s word. Once we have the truth this should suffice.

The bible gives a lot of information about Gods animal kingdom and answers many questions concerning their fate once they die. The pagan belief animals cannot go to heaven is just that; a belief which has no justification in biblical terms. A pagan belief is that which has an undesirable effect upon many. It is a belief that is not a Christian, Jew or Muslim, but one who has no religion. A pagan belief is that which attempts to defeat the fulfillment of God’s word but will fail every time. It is a belief that is most disturbing to God himself. People who believe animals cannot be in heaven can only be giving or forming an opinion, or they have an unfavorable desire to understand God’s word. Beliefs such as this can only lead to a matter of debate or contention. We should never consider the bible a book to be open for argument, nor should we ever question the bible with doubtful certainty. Bible study such as this makes God angry and can only lead to one’s demise. If we think about this most anyone would agree.

The answer to animals being in heaven in most instances is not of a single scripture; this would reveal nothing to anyone. The intention and purpose for the bible is to bring us into connection or relation to all of the facts regarding the animals rather than using little information that would give us little or no value to our understanding. It is very important we understand this; anything less would be futile to say the least. We should allow our attention to remain fixed upon God’s word; only then will we understand the word of God has a more meaningful purpose for the animal kingdom than many may realize. We should always imbibe into our minds the Lord would never intentionally create anything without a full explanation intended in his purposes. If we truly believe there is a God who created all, we can only believe this same God will leave no blank lines in regards to his writings.

Discussions about animals going to heaven have caused many arguments. It seems as though both believers andnon-believers have gotten into the act at one time or another. To ring out controversy as to whether animals will or will not be in heaven is not the purpose for this book. Controversy is not what is important at this time. God’s word tells us they will be in heaven and it will be your decision entirely for what you believe. It is not possible to find various explanations in the bible. God has but one way of explaining exactly what he means. Different answers that are given for any one question concerning God’s word can give the delusion God’s word as being variable. The bible is certainly not variable, changeable, unsteady nor indeterminate. The Lord can give us but one possible answer. God has guaranteed his word to be as specified. If we believe the bible is the written words of God, we also have to believe God overlooked nothing in relation to his creation.

To put aside any reasons why many people believe animals will never be in heaven, we could use our common sense that should tell us there would be no logical reason for God to deny animal’s eternal life. Sure, maybe we could give several academic reasons why he might deny them eternal life, but for any one of us to have a reason, we must have justification for any act or belief. We must have a motive for an underlying explanatory principle. For any of us to exercise the faculty of reason we have to use the power of our mind in drawing conclusions and determining right and truth. Most everyone would agree with this I am sure. Could we say God would have no justification or motive for denying animals a place in heaven? I believe we could say this. Would God ever forsake his animal kingdom? No, he would never do this. The bible never gives any singular reason that should lead us to believe the Lord is going to deny his animal kingdom eternal life. To the contrary, if the Lord had plans otherwise he would make us aware of the fact that animals are to perish when they die. As we get into God’s word many of you will draw your own conclusion to these questions and more and not necessarily that of how many believe it is going to be. We can believe one of two ways: we can believe the ways of man or we can put our faith and confidence in God’s word. The teachings of man will always be prone to error but the teachings of God are genuine, true and direct. God’s teachings are in accordance with what is true and fitting.

It would help if we knew why most people believe animals should not be rewarded eternal life. I have talked to people about this subject and it may be surprising to know many believe it is because animals cannot ask God for forgiveness. This type of thinking has always been difficult to understand. The animals certainly do not sin. God has never given them the ability to betray their nature. If they did something wrong who would forgive them other than Christ himself. The more common problems for the ones who believe animals will not be in heaven are