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In the Christian tradition, heaven is often depicted as a place of eternal rest for the faithful. This concept is deeply rooted in biblical scripture, where heaven is portrayed as the ultimate destination for believers, a place where they find respite from the trials and tribulations of earthly life.

The notion of heaven as a rest is prominently featured in the New Testament, particularly in the book of Hebrews. Hebrews 4:9-10 states, "So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His." This passage draws a parallel between the rest that God took after creation and the rest that believers will experience in heaven. It emphasizes the cessation of labor and the enjoyment of peace and fulfillment in the presence of God.

The idea of rest in heaven is also linked to the promises of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 11:28-30 , Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." While this invitation speaks to the rest found in a relationship with Christ in this life, it also foreshadows the ultimate rest that believers will experience in heaven.

The book of Revelation further elaborates on the theme of rest in heaven. Revelation 14:13 declares, "And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, 'Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.' 'Yes,' says the Spirit, 'they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.'" This passage reassures believers that their earthly struggles and efforts are not in vain, as they will be rewarded with rest and recognition in the afterlife.

The concept of heaven as a rest is not merely about physical cessation from work but encompasses a deeper spiritual rest. It signifies the end of spiritual warfare, the absence of sin, and the fulfillment of God's promises. In heaven, believers are free from the burdens of guilt, pain, and sorrow, as described in Revelation 21:4 : "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away."

In summary, the depiction of heaven as a rest is a profound and comforting aspect of Christian eschatology. It assures believers of a future where they will experience peace, joy, and eternal communion with God, free from the struggles and hardships of earthly life. This promise of rest serves as a source of hope and encouragement for Christians as they navigate the challenges of their faith journey.

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Hebrews 4:9
There remains therefore a rest to the people of God.
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Doctrine of the Rest of the Apostles.
... the Lord, were perfected by the Spirit, and called upon the God who made heaven,
and earth ... there was neither Valentinus, nor Marcion, nor the rest of these ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xii doctrine of the rest.htm

The Constitution of the World and the Disposition of The
... 1. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. ... one was Night, and the
other he called Day: and ... beginning of light, and the time of rest, The Evening ...
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One and the Same God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, is He whom ...
... is the Saviour of all, and the ruler of heaven and earth ... in this respect did the
Spirit of God rest upon Him ... knew what was in man." [3392] For He called all men ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter ix one and the same.htm

Rest.
... He would make Abraham's seed to multiply as the stars of heaven: but that ... To find
rest I would never go among the politicians, or among the so-called great ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/the overcoming life/rest.htm

The Subjects of the Kingdom.
... As subjects of "The Kingdom of Heaven," we are called, according to ... unto Me all ye
that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (S. Matthew 11 ...
/.../burbidge/the kingdom of heaven what is it/chapter iv the subjects of.htm

Degrees of Glory in Heaven.
... Chapter XIV."Degrees of Glory in Heaven. ... not remain in the seventh seat, the place
of rest, but are ... also all action of the Gnostic may be called right action ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xiv degrees of glory in.htm

Days of Heaven Upon Earth
... "Tell me where Thou makest Thy flock to rest at noon ... abide in the same calling wherein
he was called" (I. Cor ... is that bread which came down from heaven" (John vi ...
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The Essential Unity of the Kingdom.
... they themselves should be called to rest. And whilst the Apostles and Bishops were
thus appointed as the agents to extend "The Kingdom of Heaven," the King ...
/.../burbidge/the kingdom of heaven what is it/chapter viii the essential unity.htm

On the Creation of the World
... it is written Isaiah also and the rest of his ... 2213] Therefore the highest heaven
is the heaven of wisdom ... this Word, when it made light, is called Wisdom; when ...
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The Knowledge of God Can be Attained Only through Faith.
... And though heaven be called His throne ... being another [righteousness as well], not
according to the truth, taught by the Greek laws, and by the rest of the ...
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