Hebrews 4
Lutheran reading notes
In Hebrews chapter 4, the message of the gospel develops the theme of Christ as the perfect high priest. Lutheran interpretation frequently emphasizes the proclamation of Christ, the distinction between law and gospel, and the promise of justification through faith.
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.
Hebrews 4:1 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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}. {the word...: Gr. the word of hearing} {not being...: or, because they were not united by faith to}
Hebrews 4:2 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Hebrews 4:3 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Hebrews 4:4 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5
And in this {place} again, If they shall enter into my rest.
Hebrews 4:5 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6
Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: {it was: or, the gospel was}
Hebrews 4:6 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Hebrews 4:7 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8
For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. {Jesus: that is, Joshua}
Hebrews 4:8 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. {rest: or, keeping of a sabbath}
Hebrews 4:9 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10
For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God {did} from his.
Hebrews 4:10 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. {unbelief: or, disobedience}
Hebrews 4:11 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Hebrews 4:12 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Hebrews 4:13 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Hebrews 4:14 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Hebrews 4:15 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Hebrews 4:16 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.