JOSEPH W. TKACH
PASTOR GENERAL

June 1988

Dear Friend:

You asked whether God will resurrect animals.

The indications in the Bible are that of all God's physical creation, only man is destined to live again in the Kingdom of God. Only man was made in God's image (Gen. 1:26) and given a MIND for the purpose of developing righteous character, which will fit him for eternal life. Our free booklet WHY WERE YOU BORN? explains the purpose of human life and the awesome destiny of man.

Nowhere does the Bible indicate that animals have any hope of life beyond the grave. Like all physical creatures, including man, animals go to their graves when they die (Eccl. 3:19-20). But, for man, there is a resurrection (John 5:28-29). No such promise is given specifically for beasts.

For further information on man's resurrection, you may wish to request our booklet IS GOD TRYING TO SAVE THE WORLD NOW?

Whenever we may assist you further with your study of the Bible, we hope you will let us know. It is our pleasure to serve you.

PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT