Thematic Bible
Hebrews 4:1 (show verse)
Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left of entering into his rest, any one of you might seem to have failed of it.
Hebrews 4:2 (show verse)
For indeed we have had glad tidings presented to us, even as they also; but the word of the report did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard.
Faith » Essential to the profitable reception of the gospel
Gospel » Why the gospel did not profit those in the time of moses
The gospel » Must be believed
The gospel » Preached under the old testament
Holy land » A type of the rest that remaineth for saints
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Unbelief
Rest » Spiritual
Gospel » Why the gospel did not profit those in the time of moses
The gospel » Must be believed
The gospel » Preached under the old testament
Holy land » A type of the rest that remaineth for saints
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Unbelief
Rest » Spiritual
Hebrews 4:3 (show verse)
For we enter into the rest who have believed; as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, If they shall enter into my rest; although the works had been completed from the foundation of the world.
Hebrews 4:4 (show verse)
For he has said somewhere of the seventh day thus, And God rested on the seventh day from all his works:
Hebrews 4:5 (show verse)
and in this again, If they shall enter into my rest.
Hebrews 4:6 (show verse)
Seeing therefore it remains that some enter into it, and those who first received the glad tidings did not enter in on account of not hearkening to the word,
Hebrews 4:7 (show verse)
again he determines a certain day, saying, in David, 'To-day,' after so long a time; (according as it has been said before), To-day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Hebrews 4:8 (show verse)
For if Jesus had brought them into rest, he would not have spoken afterwards about another day.
Hebrews 4:9 (show verse)
There remains then a sabbatism to the people of God.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A rest
Heaven » Is called » A rest
Holy land » A type of the rest that remaineth for saints
Rest » Spiritual
future Rest » The rewards of the faithful
the Reward of saints » Described as » Rest
The sabbath » A type of the heavenly rest
the future » For punishments, ancient modes of » Rest from the labour of life
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » Rest from the labour of life
Titles and names of saints » People of God
Heaven » Is called » A rest
Holy land » A type of the rest that remaineth for saints
Rest » Spiritual
future Rest » The rewards of the faithful
the Reward of saints » Described as » Rest
The sabbath » A type of the heavenly rest
the future » For punishments, ancient modes of » Rest from the labour of life
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » Rest from the labour of life
Titles and names of saints » People of God
Hebrews 4:10 (show verse)
For he that has entered into his rest, he also has rested from his works, as God did from his own.
Hebrews 4:11 (show verse)
Let us therefore use diligence to enter into that rest, that no one may fall after the same example of not hearkening to the word.
Hebrews 4:12 (show verse)
For the word of God is living and operative, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and penetrating to the division of soul and spirit, both of joints and marrow, and a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » General references to weapons
Discerning » What is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart
God » Mighty in its influence » A probing instrument
Names » Of the word of God » Sword of the spirit
Power » What is power
Power » Of the word » A probing instrument
The scriptures » Are called the » The word of God
The scriptures » Described as » Quick and powerful
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Weapons
Swords » Two-edged
Swords » Illustrative » Of the word of God
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A probing instrument
The word of God » Called » The word of God
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A probing instrument
The word of God » Compared » To a two-edged sword
War/weapons » The word of God being a sword
Weapons » Spiritual » Sword of the spirit
Weapons » Spiritual » General references to weapons
Word » As weapon » A probing instrument
Word » Power of » A probing instrument
Discerning » What is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart
God » Mighty in its influence » A probing instrument
Names » Of the word of God » Sword of the spirit
Power » What is power
Power » Of the word » A probing instrument
The scriptures » Are called the » The word of God
The scriptures » Described as » Quick and powerful
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Weapons
Swords » Two-edged
Swords » Illustrative » Of the word of God
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A probing instrument
The word of God » Called » The word of God
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A probing instrument
The word of God » Compared » To a two-edged sword
War/weapons » The word of God being a sword
Weapons » Spiritual » Sword of the spirit
Weapons » Spiritual » General references to weapons
Word » As weapon » A probing instrument
Word » Power of » A probing instrument
Hebrews 4:13 (show verse)
And there is not a creature unapparent before him; but all things are naked and laid bare to his eyes, with whom we have to do.
Hebrews 4:14 (show verse)
Having therefore a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession.
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ » Priesthood of » Sympathetic
Christ, the high priest » Entered into heaven
Christ, the high priest » Appointment of, and encouragement to steadfastness
Exhortations » Special » To hold fast the good
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Alone entering into most holy place
Jesus Christ » Priesthood of » Entered into heaven
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus, the son of God
Jesus Christ » Names of » High priest
Jesus Christ » Priesthood of » Appointment of, an encouragement to steadfastness
Names » Of Christ » Great high priest
Priesthood » Of Christ » Sympathetic
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In holding fast our profession
Temptation » Jesus Christ being tempted
Christ » Priesthood of » Sympathetic
Christ, the high priest » Entered into heaven
Christ, the high priest » Appointment of, and encouragement to steadfastness
Exhortations » Special » To hold fast the good
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Alone entering into most holy place
Jesus Christ » Priesthood of » Entered into heaven
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus, the son of God
Jesus Christ » Names of » High priest
Jesus Christ » Priesthood of » Appointment of, an encouragement to steadfastness
Names » Of Christ » Great high priest
Priesthood » Of Christ » Sympathetic
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In holding fast our profession
Temptation » Jesus Christ being tempted
Hebrews 4:15 (show verse)
For we have not a high priest not able to sympathise with our infirmities, but tempted in all things in like manner, sin apart.
Christ » Sufferings of » Temptation of
Christ » Priesthood of » Sympathetic
Christ, the high priest » Sympathizes with those who are tempted
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the high priest
Of Christ Compassion » An encouragement to prayer
Glory of Christ » As priest
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Compassion and sympathy for the weak and ignorant
the Human nature of Christ » Was without sin
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Partaking of our infirmities
Jesus Christ » Temptation of
Jesus Christ » Priesthood of » Sympathizes with saints
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's sinlessness, general references to
Priesthood » Of Christ » Sympathetic
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Tempted Christ
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ being the high priest
Sin » Christ alone was without
divine Sympathy » For human frailties and sorrows
Temptation » Christ's
Temptation » Jesus Christ being tempted
Temptation » Christ » Sympathizes with those under
Christ » Priesthood of » Sympathetic
Christ, the high priest » Sympathizes with those who are tempted
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ being the high priest
Of Christ Compassion » An encouragement to prayer
Glory of Christ » As priest
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Compassion and sympathy for the weak and ignorant
the Human nature of Christ » Was without sin
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Partaking of our infirmities
Jesus Christ » Temptation of
Jesus Christ » Priesthood of » Sympathizes with saints
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's sinlessness, general references to
Priesthood » Of Christ » Sympathetic
Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Tempted Christ
Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ being the high priest
Sin » Christ alone was without
divine Sympathy » For human frailties and sorrows
Temptation » Christ's
Temptation » Jesus Christ being tempted
Temptation » Christ » Sympathizes with those under
Hebrews 4:16 (show verse)
Let us approach therefore with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.
Access to God » Saints have, with confidence
Access to God » To obtain mercy and grace
Boldness » Boldness, holy » General references to
Boldness » Of the righteous
holy Boldness » Have, in prayer
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in prayer
Grace » Pray for » For yourselves
Grace » God's throne, the throne of
Let us » Come boldly
Mercy-seat » The shekinah upon
Mercy-seat » Illustrative of » The throne of grace
Prayer » Should be offered up » With boldness
Prayer » For mercy and grace to help in time of need
Prayer » Boldness in » Encouraged
Time » Particular periods of, mentioned » The time of need
Types » Of the saviour » The mercy-seat
Types of Christ » Mercy-seat
Access to God » To obtain mercy and grace
Boldness » Boldness, holy » General references to
Boldness » Of the righteous
holy Boldness » Have, in prayer
Communion with God » Saints » Have, in prayer
Grace » Pray for » For yourselves
Grace » God's throne, the throne of
Let us » Come boldly
Mercy-seat » The shekinah upon
Mercy-seat » Illustrative of » The throne of grace
Prayer » Should be offered up » With boldness
Prayer » For mercy and grace to help in time of need
Prayer » Boldness in » Encouraged
Time » Particular periods of, mentioned » The time of need
Types » Of the saviour » The mercy-seat
Types of Christ » Mercy-seat