The sign and seal of the Old Covenant has given way to the reality of Christ in the New Covenant (Matt. 26:28). The Sabbath no longer has significance as a day; its significance is in that to which it pointed – in Him who gives rest (Matt. 11:28) and in Whom we have ceased from our works (Heb. 4:10). For those who rest in Christ, every day is a Sabbath (cf. Rom. 14:5).

— Fred Zaspel, Pastor, Theologe und Autor

Related Bible passage: HEB.4.10

Topics: Peace & Rest, Grace & Redemption, Work & Vocation

Fred Zaspel

Fred Zaspel ist ein US-amerikanischer Theologe und reformiert-baptistischer Pastor in Pennsylvania, der zudem Systematische Theologie am Southern Baptist Theological Seminary lehrt. Bekannt ist er vor allem als Experte für das Werk von B. B. Warfield sowie als Mitgestalter der sogenannten New Covenant Theology. Bibellesern vermittelt er eine christozentrische Schriftauslegung, insbesondere der Psalmen, sowie Zugänge zur reformiert-evangelikalen Dogmatik.

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