Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
The bringing in
General references
Bible References
The bringing in
Galatians 3:24
The Law was our schoolmaster (Greek: paedagogue: a combination of schoolmaster, instructor, servant and guardian in charge of us) to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
A better
Hebrews 6:18
God did this to offer encouragement so we may rely on the hope offered to us. We have taken refuge in that hope and it is impossible for God to lie. These two things can never be changed.
Hebrews 8:6
Jesus has obtained a more excellent ministry. The covenant that he arranged between God and his people is a better one, because it is based on promises of better things.
Hebrews 11:40
God provided something better for us that they might not be made perfect without us.
John 1:17
The law came through Moses. Loving-kindness and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:3
God did what the Law could not do, because human nature was weak. He sent his own son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering and do away with sin. So he condemned sin in sinful human nature.
Colossians 1:27
It was God's will to make known his secret to the people of the nations, this rich and glorious secret that he has for people. The secret is that Christ is in union with you, which means that you will share in his glory.
1 Timothy 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and Christ Jesus our hope,
We
Hebrews 4:16
Let us approach the throne of grace (loving-kindness) with confidence, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for help in time of need.
Hebrews 10:19
Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
Psalm 73:28
It is good for me to draw near to God. I have put my trust in Jehovah God, that I may declare all your works.
John 14:6
Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.
Romans 5:2
We have access to grace (God's favor) by faith through him. This is where we stand. We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Ephesians 2:13
You were once far off but now with Christ Jesus, the blood of Christ has brought you near.
Ephesians 3:12
We have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
General references
Numbers 19:21
This will be a long lasting law for them. He who sprinkles the water to take away uncleanness must wash his clothes. He who touches this water will be unclean until evening.