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.

Bible References

Foundation

Proverbs 10:25
As the whirlwind passes, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
Luke 6:48
He is like a man who built a house, and dug deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
Galatians 5:6
For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which works by love.
Ephesians 3:17
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

The time

Proverbs 31:25
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Luke 16:9
And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when it fails, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

Lay

1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you are also called, and have professed 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
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for you,

General references

Deuteronomy 28:47
Because you served not the LORD your 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 you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
1 John 2:25
And this is the promise that he has promised us, even eternal life.