Living in the Rest of God
Listen to this Article In a world driven by relentless schedules and endless striving, the gospel stands as a radical, countercultural invitation: Come unto Me… and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). This is not a mere promise of a weekend off, nor a vague spiritual relaxation. It is the essence of Soteria, the salvation Jesus purchased restored to humanity. Soteria: More Than Escape In the New Testament, soteria is not simply the avoidance of hell; it is the fullness of deliverance, healing, wholeness, and peace. It is God’s comprehensive rescue mission, body, soul, and spirit, ushering us into reconciliation with Himself. Salvation is not just the start of a journey; it is the journey. It is not merely the ticket to heaven; it is the restoration of Eden’s fellowship, the opening of the true Sabbath. Rest: God’s Signature on Redemption From the beginning, God’s creative work culminated in rest (Genesis 2:2-3). Rest was not an afterthought; it was the goal. Redemption, ...
