Work Hard at Resting!
Series: Jesus...the anchor of our soul! Scripture: Hebrews 4:1–4:11
I. Explanation of Rest
A. Definition of Rest
B. Types of Rest (Creation Rest - complete not tired; Sabbath Rest - heavenly blessing towards which the people of God move)
II. Entitlement of Rest
A. Ownership of Rest - God's Rest
B. Recipients of Rest - God's People (as recipients it is ours)
III. Essentials of Rest
A. Hear the Good News (Romans 10)
B. Believe the Good News
IV. Expectation of Rest
A. The Promise of God Through David
B. Based on Faith
C. Limited to Specific Time & Place
D. Based on the Authoritative Word of God
V. Entrance to that Rest
A. Fear Failure (Phil 2:12-13) Know for sure that you are in Christ!
B. Work Hard to Obey. You aren't working to gain the favor of Christ, you are working hard in response to His grace.
Next Steps:
• Constantly be reminded of what is real rest! Repenting in faith and believe in Christ!
Be in the Word!
Be in Church (Be with God's people)
• Today, learn to live in confident fear!
other sermons in this series
Nov 30
2014
Worship through the Reading & Hearing of God's Word
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1–13:25 Series: Jesus...the anchor of our soul!
Nov 23
2014
Parting Words
Scripture: Hebrews 13:17–13:25 Series: Jesus...the anchor of our soul!
Nov 16
2014
A Royal Priesthood
Scripture: Hebrews 13:10–13:16 Series: Jesus...the anchor of our soul!