Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Are given
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Bible References
Are given
2 Peter 1:1
Simon Peter the servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who equally share with us in the advantages of faith, thro' the veracity of our God, and of Jesus Christ.
Romans 9:4
who are Israelites; who had the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the law, the form of divine worship, and the promises;
2 Corinthians 1:20
for all the promises of God do center in him, and are verifyed by him to the glory of God by our preaching.
2 Corinthians 6:17
wherefore come out from among them, be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
2 Corinthians 7:1
since then, we have these promises, my dear brethren, let us cleanse our selves from all impurity, whether of body or mind, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Galatians 3:16
now to Abraham and his offspring were the promises made. he does not say, "to offsprings," as if he spoke of many; but as speaking of one, "and to thy offspring," which means Christ.
Hebrews 8:6
Our high priest then has obtained a priesthood so much the more excellent, as he is the mediator of a better alliance, established upon better promises.
Hebrews 9:15
and for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that, the transgressions that were unexpiated by the first testament, being expiated by his death, they who are called might receive the eternal inheritance, which was promised.
1 John 2:25
and this is the reward that he hath promised us, even eternal life.
Ye might
John 1:12
but to as many as received him, and believed on him, he granted the privilege of being the sons of God.
2 Corinthians 3:18
but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.
Ephesians 4:23
and to be renewed in your mind, by living like men formed anew,
Colossians 3:10
improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
Hebrews 12:10
their discipline was temporary, and the effect of humour; whereas God chastises us for our advantage, to make us partakers of his holiness.
1 John 3:2
beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance.
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Luke 1:75
in the sincere practice of holiness and justice, all our days.