Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
Were
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Bible References
Were
Romans 9:25
As also he saith in Hosea, "I will call her which was not my people, my people; and her which was not beloved, beloved.
Obtained
Romans 11:6
But if by grace, it is no more by works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if by works, it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
1 Corinthians 7:25
Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I offer my opinion, as having obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful.
1 Timothy 1:13
who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolently violent, But I was admitted to mercy, for I did it ignorantly in unbelief;
Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore approach with boldness the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.
General references
Romans 9:16
Well then, it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God who sheweth mercy.