Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse emphasizes justification by works, contradicting Hebrews 4:3's message of rest through faith, suggesting faith alone is not sufficient for God's rest.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
Claims justification by faith without deeds of the law, presenting a contrast by focusing solely on faith rather than rest.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
Encourages believers to work out their salvation with fear and trembling, conflicting with the idea of already entering rest through belief in Hebrews 4:3.
Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
States that not everyone who calls on the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven but those who do His will, which suggests actions beyond belief are necessary, contrasting with Hebrews 4:3's assurance of rest through faith.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Emphasizes that a person is not justified by works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, potentially conflicting Hebrews 4:3's notion of faith leading to rest as it discusses justification but not rest.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.