Animals | What the Bible Says - JW. ORG The Bible says that at the time of creation, “God went on to make the wild animals of the earth according to their kinds and the domestic animals according to their kinds and all the creeping animals of the ground according to their kinds And God saw that it was good ” — Genesis 1:25
What Does the Bible Say About Euthanasia? - JW. ORG Pet euthanasia differs greatly from human euthanasia While God gives humans the hope of living forever, this is not the case for animals (Romans 6: 23; 2 Peter 2: 12) Although the Bible condemns treating animals cruelly, it does give men authority over animals’ lives (Genesis 9:3) Since God expects us to care for animals mercifully, it is a pet owner’s responsibility to decide on the
Jesus Born in a Stable (Luke 2:1-20) | Bible Story - JW. ORG DO YOU know who this little baby is? Yes, it is Jesus He has just been born in a stable A stable is where animals are kept Mary is laying Jesus in the manger, which is the place that holds the food for donkeys and other animals to eat But why are Mary and Joseph here with the animals? This is no place for a baby to be born, is it? No, it isn’t But this is why they are here: The ruler of
Animals - JW. ORG The outstanding traits of animals are alluded to and used by Bible writers to symbolize a variety of qualities and powers At times animal features may portray excellent qualities, divine as well as human (Eze 1:10, 11; Re 4:6, 7) In other instances animals may be employed to represent wild, beastlike ruling powers that oppress and crush peoples
What Does the Bible Say About Blood Transfusions? The Bible’s answer The Bible commands that we not ingest blood So we should not accept whole blood or its primary components in any form, whether offered as food or as a transfusion Note the following scriptures: Genesis 9:4 God allowed Noah and his family to add animal flesh to their diet after the Flood but commanded them not to eat the
What Does the Bible Say About Adaptation and Evolution? The Bible simply says: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth ” (Genesis 1:1) It does not comment on exactly how God created everything So even if a cosmic explosion produced our universe, that would not contradict what is stated in the Bible Rather, Genesis 1:1 would answer the question, Who caused the big bang? Of course, many scientists believe that the big bang was a
Bible Verse for the Day - JW. ORG BIBLE STUDY TOOLS Bible Encyclopedia Insight on the Scriptures contains thousands of comprehensive entries They deal with people, places, plants, animals, notable events, and figurative expressions in the Bible The downloadable version of this encyclopedia includes maps, photographs, and illustrations, as well as a subject and scripture index
Does God Care About Animals? - JW. ORG The Bible’s Viewpoint Does God Care About Animals? ANIMAL life is in peril Many scientists believe extinction of animal species is taking place at an accelerated rate Animals are suffering the devastating consequences of human encroachment Industrial food production, cruel blood sports, and callous abandonment of pets add to this grim picture Some feel, however, that such a picture is