The promise of entering God's rest still stands. The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. We have a great high priest, Jesus, who sympathizes with our weaknesses, so let us approach the throne of grace with confidence.
1 Let us therefore fear , lest , a promise being left us of entering into his rest , any of you should seem to come short of it .
2 For unto us was the gospel preached , as well as unto them : but the word preached did not profit them , not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
3 For we which have believed do enter into rest , as he said , As I have sworn in my wrath , if they shall enter into my rest : although the works were finished from the foundation of the world .
4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise , And God did rest the seventh day from all his works .
5 And in this place again , If they shall enter into my rest .
6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein , and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief :
7 Again , he limiteth a certain day , saying in David , To day , after so long a time ; as it is said , To day if ye will hear his voice , harden not your hearts .
8 For if Jesus had given them rest , then would he not afterward have spoken of another day .
9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God .
10 For he that is entered into his rest , he also hath ceased from his own works , as God did from his .
11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest , lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief .
12 For the word of God is quick , and powerful , and sharper than any twoedged sword , piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit , and of the joints and marrow , and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart .
13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight : but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do .
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest , that is passed into the heavens , Jesus the Son of God , let us hold fast our profession .
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin .
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace , that we may obtain mercy , and find grace to help in time of need .