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NASB | Genesis 2:7 Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 2:7 then the LORD God formed [that is, created the body of] man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being [an individual complete in body and spirit]. [1 Cor 15:45-49] |
Bible Question:
You end with ..."based on scriptures." The above do not prove to me that animals would not be in heaven. I am not questioning that animals have a spirit. I am clear they do not. It seems to me that in a new heaven and a new earth, all God's creatures would be present...those like us (with a soul) and those without. Why would God limit himself to not have everything beautiful available that he has created? So, what scriptures do you base that animals are not in heaven...are there any that say that...or is this interpretation? |
Bible Answer: The plan of Salvation is only given to Humans. Romans 10 vs: 9-10. So based on scriptures only what God breathed into has a soul and equppped to make the transition to heaven. Rom 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; Rom 10:10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him. Again I can't recall the Lord the Lord making abode in an animal. Based on the scriptures the Lord Jesus came unto His own (kind)John 1:11 He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, John 1:13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. Even when the rich man Lazarus lifted up his eyes in hell he saw people awaiting the Lord Jesus death, burial and resurrection not animals Luke 16 Lastly when Stephen was making his transition to heaven and He saw the Lord Jesus standing up...He didn't mention any animal life standing next to Him Acts 7:55 But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God; Now, I'm not a theologian or anything or the sort, but I can't recall one place in the word where He (Jesus)raise a dog from the dead. Neither did he preach to animals...Now God is is almighty and He can do whatever He deems neccessary. But based on the scriptures animals that are walking on earth with you and I aren't there. Again I'm not a theologian and this is my opinion... Rev 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. The animals that are mentioned are for a specific purpose. If this answer or comment is. Now last I heard a dog was man best friend, and we are God's... God is God and He could have whatever He deems necessary so cats, rats, mice and the like could be up there...I guess we will have to wait and see. Born again murders and all that were are until he comes will be there..so maybe..... |