have spoken at a later time of the rest yet to come, of another day or period in which obedience had to be exercised in order to receive the rest. He states the spiritual principle by saying there remains, or there is reserved, rest for the people of God. This last term reminds us of Romans 8:14, that those who “are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” Compare John 8:31–47. Rest is assured for those who have found peace with God through obedience to His will and design. When that design
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