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How do we know Christ is our rest?

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Christ is our rest because His sacrifice fulfills the requirements of the law, allowing believers to cease from striving for salvation.

In Hebrews 4:3, it is affirmed that those who believe in Christ enter into God's rest. This rest signifies the completion of our works in attempting to earn salvation, as Christ has accomplished everything necessary for our redemption through His death and resurrection. He embodies the rest that the Sabbath pointed to, and by placing faith in Him, we find our spiritual rest, alleviated from the burden of trying to please God through our own efforts. True rest is found in trusting in His perfect work.
Scripture References: Hebrews 4:3, Matthew 11:28, Hebrews 4:10, John 19:30, Isaiah 30:15, Romans 3:25-26, Ephesians 1:4, Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 10:11-12, Hebrews 10:10-14, Matthew 11:28-30, John 6:35

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Rest
Clay Curtis · Jun 12, 2011
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