Do Pets Go To Heaven?

Will Our Pets Be In Heaven?

Will our pets be in Heaven?  This is a common question.  Here is what we know for sure ...

YOU have to be there to find out !!  ARE YOU ?  Are you going to be in Heaven? 
 

The Bible teaches that God exists and that He created mankind to walk in fellowship with Him and to have eternal life. However, sin entered the world, separating us from God. Romans 3:23 states, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

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Despite our efforts—whether through attending church, doing good deeds, or following various religions—none of these can bridge the gap between us and God. That’s because no religion alone can restore us. What we truly need is a personal relationship with God.

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The Bible also tells us, "The wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). But it doesn’t specify who must pay that price. Seeing our need, God, in His deep love for us, sent His Son, Jesus, to take our place.  He died on the Cross for us !  John 3:16 reminds us, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."

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It doesn't end there.  After three days Jesus rose again from being dead !  

(Matthew 28:5-6 ) says:  "But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.
He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.

This means We now serve a living Jesus... not a dead man.  This distinguishes Christianity from all other religions.  Other religions had great leaders... that died.  Not one of them rose from the dead as Jesus did.

John 14:6 says  “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."  

This is a free gift—one that God offers to anyone who seeks Him. Romans 10:9 declares, "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

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God is inviting you into a relationship with Him. All you need to do is accept His gift.

There are four steps to receive Christ.

• Admit your need. (I am a sinner.)

• Be willing to turn from your sins (repent) and ask for God's forgiveness.

• Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave.

• Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit. (Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, as your boss)
  
   

You Can Commit Your Life To Christ By Praying A Simple Prayer Something Like one of these prayers:

Lord,
I Don't Deserve Forgiveness.. I Know I Have Done Things Against Your Will.. Please, Lord Take Control Of My Life. Forgive Me For The Things I Have Done, And For Ignoring You. I Believe That You Sent Your Son To Die For My Sins, So That I May Live .... Thank You For That. I Give My Life To You Lord. Make Me A New Person.
Amen
 
Dear Jesus, I’m praying this prayer because I know that I have done wrong by living without you. I am sorry and I trust that you will forgive me. I accept your love and grace for me and ask that you would be my Lord. Help me believe in you and love you every day, and help me to show the world what you are like and how great your love is.
In Jesus Name. Amen.

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To finally get to the question....  One reason we believe pets will be in heaven is that the Bible mentions animals in the afterlife.

(Isaiah 11:6  "The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.   Unlike humans, animals do not have souls in the same way we do, nor are they required to make a choice for or against God. They are not burdened by original sin and do not need salvation. As a result, there is no final judgment for them as there is for us. Humans, on the other hand, must make the conscious decision to accept or reject Jesus.

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​Billy Graham once said " If your eternal happiness is dependent on your pets being in Heaven, then I'm sure GOD has made a provision for that".    

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