Hébreux - Caput 4

Hébreux 4.1 timeamus ergo ne forte relicta pollicitatione introeundi in requiem eius existimetur aliqui ex vobis deesse Hébreux 4.2 etenim et nobis nuntiatum est quemadmodum et illis sed non profuit illis sermo auditus non admixtis fidei ex his quae audierunt Hébreux 4.3 ingrediemur enim in requiem qui credidimus quemadmodum dixit sicut iuravi in ira mea si introibunt in requiem meam et quidem operibus ab institutione mundi factis Hébreux 4.4 dixit enim quodam loco de die septima sic et requievit Deus die septima ab omnibus operibus suis Hébreux 4.5 et in isto rursum si introibunt in requiem meam Hébreux 4.6 quoniam ergo superest quosdam introire in illam et hii quibus prioribus adnuntiatum est non introierunt propter incredulitatem Hébreux 4.7 iterum terminat diem quendam hodie in David dicendo post tantum temporis sicut supra dictum est hodie si vocem eius audieritis nolite obdurare corda vestra Hébreux 4.8 nam si eis Iesus requiem praestitisset numquam de alio loqueretur posthac die Hébreux 4.9 itaque relinquitur sabbatismus populo Dei Hébreux 4.10 qui enim ingressus est in requiem eius etiam ipse requievit ab operibus suis sicut a suis Deus Hébreux 4.11 festinemus ergo ingredi in illam requiem ut ne in id ipsum quis incidat incredulitatis exemplum Hébreux 4.12 vivus est enim Dei sermo et efficax et penetrabilior omni gladio ancipiti et pertingens usque ad divisionem animae ac spiritus conpagum quoque et medullarum et discretor cogitationum et intentionum cordis Hébreux 4.13 et non est ulla creatura invisibilis in conspectu eius omnia autem nuda et aperta sunt oculis eius ad quem nobis sermo Hébreux 4.14 habentes ergo pontificem magnum qui penetraverit caelos Iesum Filium Dei teneamus confessionem Hébreux 4.15 non enim habemus pontificem qui non possit conpati infirmitatibus nostris temptatum autem per omnia pro similitudine absque peccato Hébreux 4.16 adeamus ergo cum fiducia ad thronum gratiae ut misericordiam consequamur et gratiam inveniamus in auxilio oportuno

Hébreux : Caput 4

Invitation to God's Rest

Chapter 4 of the Epistle to the Hebrews invites us to reflect on God's rest. But how can we achieve this promised rest? This profound text explores the concept of divine rest, linking it to creation, the promised land, and salvation in Christ. It also warns against disobedience and emphasizes the penetrating power of God's Word.

Topics Covered

Several key topics are covered in this chapter, such as:

Meditate with us on five biblical passages that expand on the comforting teachings of this important chapter.

Biblical Passages

Genesis 2:2

"By the seventh day God had already finished his work, and this That day he rested." This verse is central to the discussion in Hebrews 4 about God's rest and the invitation to believers to enter into that rest.

Psalm 95:11

"Therefore I swore in my anger, 'They will never enter my rest.'" This passage, quoted in Hebrews 4, serves as the basis for the discussion about God's rest and the necessity of faith to enter it.

John 5:17

"Jesus said to them, 'My Father continues to work to this day, and I too am working." This verse relates to the discussion in Hebrews 4 about God's continuing work even after creation rests.

Ephesians 2:8-9

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God; not by works, so that no one can boast." This passage echoes the theme of Hebrews 4 about the necessity of faith to enter God's rest, as opposed to works.

Jeremiah 23:29

"Is not My word like fire," declares the Lord, "and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?" This verse refers to Hebrews 4:12, which describes God's Word as living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.

Meditating on these passages, we are invited to deepen our understanding of divine rest and engage in a genuine faith relationship with our Creator.