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What does the Bible say about the rest that Christ provides?

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The Bible teaches that Christ provides a rest from our works for salvation, which is a fulfillment of God's promise.

In Hebrews 3 and 4, the rest that Christ offers us is compared to the rest that the Israelites sought after entering Canaan. The analogy indicates that just as the Israelites' unbelief prevented them from entering their promised rest, unbelief in Christ today keeps people from true salvation. Christ's rest is one of faith and reliance on His completed work, rather than our own efforts. As Hebrews 4:1-3 states, we must actually mix our faith with the promises of God to experience this rest.
Scripture References: Hebrews 3:11, Hebrews 4:1-3

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Christ Our Rest
Tom Baker · Jun 23, 2013
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