How do we know the doctrine of rest in Christ is true?
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The doctrine of rest in Christ is affirmed through scriptural promises and typology found in the Old Testament, particularly in the fulfillment of the Sabbath and the Promised Land.
The truth of the doctrine of rest in Christ is substantiated by the fulfillment of prophetic types represented in the Old Testament. For instance, the Sabbath rest instituted in Genesis 2 serves as a precursor to the spiritual rest believers find in Christ. Moreover, the Israelites' journey into the Promised Land signifies a foreshadowing of this spiritual rest where unbelief prevented many from entering. Hebrews makes it clear that mere physical rest in Canaan was insufficient; true rest is found in believing and trusting in Christ alone. The apostolic teaching reinforces this by illustrating how Jesus teaches us to come to Him for true rest (Matthew 11:28), which assures us of our gospel inheritance.
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