Thematic Bible: Let us


Thematic Bible







So, we should do our best to enter into that state of rest, so that no one fails [to do so] by following the same example of disobedience [i.e., as seen in the Israelites. See verses 2, 6]. Verse ConceptsExamples, Purpose OfExamples, BadeagernessHolidayRest, EternalUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnbelief, Results Of Being GuiltyEntering LifeeffortUnbelief Toward God

So, we should leave the basic principles of Christ's teaching and go on to maturity. [We should] not lay again a foundation of repentance [i.e., turning away] from deeds of death [i.e., acts that lead to spiritual death or that spring from a spiritually dead person], and of faith in God; Verse ConceptsBecoming An AdultRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanProgressCharismatic IssuesMan's Conduct Towards GodSpiritual GrowthBeginning To TeachBelief In GodRepentance And ForgivenessWorks Of The LawDoctrines of the The GospelMoving OnSchoolMaturitymanhooddoctrineGod As The Object Of Faith

So, as long as God's promise of entering into a state of rest with Him [still] remains, we should fear that someone among you will appear [in the end] to have fallen short of [attaining] it. [Note: In this section "entering into rest" refers to Israel entering Canaan (verses 6, 8) and to Christians entering heaven (verses 3, 9). The "Sabbath day rest" is represented as a type of both]. Verse ConceptsSabbath, In NtGod Is UnchangeableEntering LifeFear God!God Giving RestCauses of failure inMissing The Markfearless