Playlist: katapausis (topic)
Psalms: Book Four (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Hebrews, from chapter 3, verse 7 through chapter 4, verse 10, the concept of rest is frequently discussed, primarily using the Greek word *katapausis*, which means 'to cease' or 'to end.' This term differs from *anapausis*, which conveys 'to rest,' 'repose,' or 'to take comfort.' Both words share the root *pauo*, meaning 'to …
God's Rest and the Millennium
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word *katapauo* (G2664), often translated as "rest," carries a deeper nuance of cessation or stopping, distinct from mere relaxation. In the context of Hebrews 3:7 to 4:10, the related term *katapausis* is predominantly used to signify a stoppage or end to activity, reflecting the Hebrew *shab'bat*, which means to …
The Sabbath: Rest
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word *katapauo* (G2664), often translated as rest, carries a specific nuance of cessation or stopping, as highlighted in Hebrews 4. In this context, *katapauo* refers to a down-cessation, a negative or neutral tone of stopping an activity, distinct from the positive rest implied by *anapausis* (G372), which suggests an …
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 'Rest' of Hebrews 4
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIf we patiently endure, trusting in God's faithfulness to bring us to completion, there will be a time when we will attain the rest we desperately yearn for.