Playlist: sabbatismos (#G4520) (topic)
God's Rest and the Millennium
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word *sabbatismos* (G4520), as used in Hebrews 4:9, signifies a cessation or stoppage for the people of God, linking the weekly Sabbath with the future rest of God during the thousand-year reign of Christ. This term, derived from the Hebrew *shab'bat* meaning to stop or cease, was adapted into Greek by Paul, …
The Sabbath: Rest
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word *sabbatismos* (G4520), as found in Hebrews 4:9, conveys a profound concept of rest for the people of God, indicating that a true Sabbath-keeping remains in the future. This term links the weekly Sabbath with the ultimate rest promised in the Kingdom of God, characterizing this future rest as a time of cessation …
Psalms: Book Four (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Hebrews 4:9, the author clearly states that there remains a Sabbath rest, a *sabbatismos* (G4520), for the people of God. This term emphasizes a specific kind of rest tied to the Sabbath, underscoring the importance of ceasing from regular labor as commanded. The significance of *sabbatismos* lies in its indication of a …
The 'Rest' of Hebrews 4
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Hebrews 4, the concept of rest is central, and the Greek word sabbatismos (G4520) is uniquely used in verse 10 to convey a profound spiritual meaning. This term, distinct from other words for rest in the chapter, signifies the repose of Christianity, often translated as rest or Sabbath. It points to a deeper, spiritual rest …
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Eight)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Hebrews 4, the concept of God's rest is deeply explored, particularly through the term sabbatismos (G4520). This word combines the idea of the Sabbath with the broader notion of divine rest. It indicates that there remains a rest for the people of God, signifying not only the importance of observing the Sabbath but also …
The Fourth Commandment (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFocusing on material and temporal things undermines faith. The Sabbath is holy time, created for building faith, energizing our minds for fellowship with God.
Hebrews (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe ancient Israelites resisted the gospel, refusing to mix it with actual obedience. What they heard never became a part of their lives; Egypt never left them.
The Commandments (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn our hectic culture, we commit far too little time to God, depriving ourselves of the Holy Spirit and attenuating the faith required to draw close to God.
What Do We Do at the End of an Age?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeIn this unstable world, the only solution is to decisively prioritize our relationship with God. That relationship is the only secure footing at the end of an age.