![]() The respected Old Testament scholar Walter Kaiser wrote "In 1933 Gerhard Von Rad aptly observed that “Among the many benefits of redemption offered to man by Holy Scripture, that of ‘rest’ has been almost overlooked in biblical theology….” Forty years have not substantially changed that assessment of the situation. May God grant each us abundant grace to enter His rest in its full orbed glory in Christ. ![]() The avowed purpose of this page is to present a collection of materials that relate to Biblical REST so that you the reader might have a better grasp of this great truth which God has spoken but which seems not to be widely discussed and into which we too often fail to enter. While many of the comments relate primarily to the concept of REST in Hebrews 3-4 (especially Hebrews 4, the most concentrated teaching on REST in the entire Bible), not all the material relates directly to those two chapters. INTRODUCTION - Dear reader on this page you will find what I would refer to as a potpourri of commentary notes, quotes, anecdotes, illustrations, poems, hymns, etc that relate to the concept of REST in the Bible. Then the enemy's threats weaken and fade from view. I seal my heart with the truth of His Word When the price that's required seems too much to pay,ĭoubts rise to weaken the boldness that I once knew. When the goals and the visions looks so far away, If I'll abide, walk side by side with Him When the path I should take just isn't too clearĪnd the pictures of failure begin to appearĬomfort will come if I humble myself and pray Stress and the trouble carry my peace away ![]() Kaiser, Jr.Īnd all my resources seem less than the need The Promise Theme and the Theology of Rest by Walter C.Rest: Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret - excerpts related to rest from his classic book.Rest: In Hymns, Illustrations, Quotations.
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