Two new chapters to Our Pets: Heaven Bound?—one revealing God’s promise of eternal rest from Hebrews 4, and another presenting a compelling case that animals possess both soul and spirit. Together they bring fresh evidence that Christ’s redemption extends beyond mankind to our beloved pets, deepening our hope in their eternal place in God’s plan.
Written in a courtroom style, this chapter presents scriptural and lexical evidence that animals possess both soul and spirit, not just physical bodies. Through cross-examination of key passages, the case is made that God’s design for the creature includes a spiritual dimension that connects them to Him. The result is a compelling confirmation that pets share in God’s eternal purpose and are not left outside His redemptive plan.
This chapter explores Hebrews 3–4, uncovering God’s invitation to enter His eternal rest through faith in Christ. It reveals how the finished work of redemption not only secures believers but also extends God’s redemptive plan to the creatures He made. With Hebrews 4:13 as the key, the text shows that even the animals we love are seen and included in His promise of rest.