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
The whirlwind passes and the wicked is no more. The righteous has an everlasting foundation.
Luke 6:48
He is like a man building a house. He dug and laid a deep foundation upon the rock. A flood sent a stream of water against the house and could not shake it because it was well built.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision means anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.
Ephesians 3:17
May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith to the end that you will be rooted and grounded in love.
2 Timothy 2:19
The foundation of God stands firm having this seal: Jehovah knows those who belong to him, and: Everyone who names the name of Jehovah is to abstain from wickedness.
The time
Proverbs 31:25
Strength and honor are her clothing. She will rejoice in time to come.
Luke 16:9
Jesus continued: I tell you, make friends for yourselves with worldly wealth. That way when it gives out, you will be welcomed in the eternal home.
Lay
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith! Lay hold on everlasting life! You were called and confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:4
You are born to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does not fade away and is reserved in heaven for you.
General references
Deuteronomy 28:47
You did not serve Jehovah your God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things.
Proverbs 6:8
It prepares its food in the summer and gathers food at the harvest.
Matthew 5:42
Give to those who ask. Lend to those who borrow.
1 John 2:25
This is the promise he promised us, life eternal.