The Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword,
piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; It is able to judge the thoughts
and intentions of the heart. –Hebrews 4:12 Image Courtesy: Delali@Twitter
All (Holy) Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching,
for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness. –2 Timothy 3:16
The Rest That God Promised
While the promise of entering His rest is still open, let us take care that none of you should
seem to have failed to reach it. For indeed The Good News came to us just as to them but the
message they heard did not benefit them because they were not united by faith with those who
listened, For we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said:
“As in my anger I swore,
They shall not enter my rest.” (See: Psalm 95:11; Hebrews 3:11)
Though His works were finished at the foundation of the world. For in one place it speaks
about the seventh day day as follows, “God rested on the seventh day from all His works.”
(See:Genesis 2:2; Exodus 20:11; Exodus 31:17) Again in this place it says, “They shall not enter
my rest.” Since therefore it remains open for some to enter it and those who formally received
The Good News failed to enter because of disobedience, again He sets a certain day — “Today” —
saying through David much later, in the words already quoted:
“Today, if you hear His voice,
do not harden your hearts.” (See: Psalm 95:7-8)
For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not speak later about another day. So then, a
Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; For those who enter God’s rest also cease from
their labors as God did from His. Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that
no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.
Indeed the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until
it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of
the heart. Before Him (God) no creature is hidden but all are naked and laid bare to they eyes
of the One to whom we (all) must render an account. (Psalm 33:13-14; Psalm 90:8;
Psalm 139:11-12; Romans 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10)
Jesus, The Great High Priest
Since then, we have a Great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of
God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to
sympathize with our weaknesses but we have One who in every respect has been tested as we
are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we
may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. –Hebrews 4:1-16
- You May Know the Joy of Salvation and Eternal Life Today
Through The Good News of Christ Jesus!
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