Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

Bible References

Because

Romans 4:16
For this reason it is by faith so that it may be by grace, with the result that the promise may be certain to all the descendants -- not only to those who are under the law, but also to those who have the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all
Romans 10:3
For ignoring the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking instead to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to God's righteousness.
Matthew 19:16
Now someone came up to him and said, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to gain eternal life?"
John 6:27
Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life -- the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him."
Acts 16:30
Then he brought them outside and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
1 John 5:9
If we accept the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, because this is the testimony of God that he has testified concerning his Son.

They stumbled

Romans 11:11
I ask then, they did not stumble into an irrevocable fall, did they? Absolutely not! But by their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, to make Israel jealous.
Matthew 13:57
And so they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own house."
Luke 2:34
Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected.
Luke 7:23
Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me."
1 Corinthians 1:23
but we preach about a crucified Christ, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles.

General references

Matthew 19:30
But many who are first will be last, and the last first.
Mark 10:31
But many who are first will be last, and the last first."
Luke 7:23
Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me."
Romans 4:4
Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation.

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