You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. 9 So there is a special rest[f] still waiting for the people of God. Entrance into Rest. Hebrews 4:1.--Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into His rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. Self is an inward, An Humble, Affectionate, and Earnest Address to the Clergy. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Don't have an account? 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. Share tr., Emma Frances Bevan, 1899 There is a Day of rest before thee-- Thou weary soul, arise and shine. God announced this through David much later in the words already quoted: “Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts.”[e]. 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. Hebrews 4:2 New Living Translation (NLT) 2 For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. 4:2 Some manuscripts read they didn’t combine what they heard with faith. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. What are the benefits of creating an account? Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. 4 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. 4:2 But the word which they heard did not profit them - So far from it, that it increased their damnation. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. Awhile the clouds hung darkly o'er thee, Awhile the captive's chains were thine. Holy Bible. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God.[a]. 9. Behold, the Lamb of God will lead thee To still green pastures round the throne; Cast off thy burden, rise and speed thee, For soon the battle storm is done-- For soon the weary race is past, And thou shalt rest in Love at last. NLT: New Living Translation. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. There should be an eyeing of Christ as the great peacemaker, through his death and merits having satisfied justice and reconciled sinners unto God; that so we may look on God now no more as an enemy, but as reconciled in Jesus. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. even though this rest has been ready since he made the world. Hebrews 4 New Living Translation (NLT) Promised Rest for God’s People. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. Proud member
For only we who believe can enter his rest. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. 4 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. J. S. Kunth, 1700. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. 6 So God’s rest is there for people to enter, but those who first heard this good news failed to enter because they disobeyed God. and to point out the simple steps that he takes, all included in the one act of surrender and faith. NLT One Year Chronological Bible, Large Print Softcover, NLT Teen Life Application Study Bible, Softcover, My First Hands-on Bible--soft leather-look, bold blue, NLT Large-Print Thinline Reference Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, berry. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. Try it free for 30 days. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. For the word of God is alive and powerful. Untitled Document. even though this rest has been ready since he made the world. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. of
7 So God set another time for entering his rest, and that time is today.