Faith is essential for entering God's rest, as it acknowledges that salvation and righteousness come through Christ, not our works.
According to Hebrews 4:3, 'For we who have believed enter that rest,' emphasizing that faith is the means by which we receive God's promised rest. The passage underscores that striving to attain righteousness through our works will not bring us into the rest that God offers. Instead, it is through faith in Christ's completed work that we find solace from our striving. This rest signifies a release from the burdens of the law and self-effort, allowing believers to experience peace in their relationship with God. As we trust and rely on Christ, we are assured that all that is required for our salvation has already been provided in Him, thereby entering God's rest.
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