Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
The time
General references
Bible References
Foundation
Proverbs 10:25
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is founded for ever.
Luke 6:48
he is like a man who built a house and dug deep and laid the foundation upon rock; and when the flood arose, the river beat vehemently upon that house and could not shake it, for it was founded upon rock.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails anything nor uncircumcision, but faith which works by charity.
Ephesians 3:17
that the Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, that ye, being rooted and grounded in charity,
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
The time
Proverbs 31:25
Ain Strength and glory is her clothing, and she shall laugh in the last day.
Luke 16:9
And I say unto you, Make friends unto yourselves with the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when these fail, you may be received into eternal dwellings.
Lay
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, unto which thou art also called, having made a good profession before many witnesses.
Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:4
unto the incorruptible inheritance that cannot be defiled and that does not fade away, conserved in the heavens for you,
General references
Deuteronomy 28:47
Because thou didst not serve the LORD thy God with joyfulness and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;
Proverbs 6:8
provides her food in the summer and gathers her food in the harvest.
Matthew 5:42
Give to him that asks of thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
1 John 2:25
And this is the promise that he has promised us, even eternal life.