Both? Deceitfulness of Sin bringing about a heart of unbelief… They disobeyed, falling into unbelief, thus becoming ineligable candidates for receiving the promises of God.
Of course, the last verse of chapter 3 says, “So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief.” But the previous verse leads to that conclusion by saying, “And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, but to those who were disobedient?” Both! That’s my final answer. (for now) =)
Is there really a distinguishable difference?
God commands belief, so unbelief is a form of disobedience. To disobey the Law is essentially to repudiate God’s work of grace and his covenant, which is a form of disbelief.
Both? Deceitfulness of Sin bringing about a heart of unbelief… They disobeyed, falling into unbelief, thus becoming ineligable candidates for receiving the promises of God.
Of course, the last verse of chapter 3 says, “So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief.” But the previous verse leads to that conclusion by saying, “And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, but to those who were disobedient?” Both! That’s my final answer. (for now) =)
Just my thoughts. 😉 Thanks for the question!
Is there really a distinguishable difference?
God commands belief, so unbelief is a form of disobedience. To disobey the Law is essentially to repudiate God’s work of grace and his covenant, which is a form of disbelief.