Wrath or Rest

The epistle to the Hebrews is one of the most demanding books in all of the New Testament to understand and interpret. Even more difficult is to apply the truths of this magnificent book into daily Christian living, severe warnings and all. In the modern church, relatively little is taught concerning the practical significance of the Melchizedekian Priesthood of Christ, and the average pastor usually ignores the infamous warning passages. Yet the author of Hebrews greatly desires to see his readers grow up spiritually into the heavenly heights of their graciously given New Testament priesthood that they might inherit God's so great Sabbath rest - which does not speak of their salvation, but of their right to rule with Christ the King in His coming eschatological kingdom.