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
Symeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have been allotted a faith of equal privilege with ours, by the equity of our God and saviour Jesus Christ:
Romans 9:4
for they are Israelites, theirs is the Sonship, the Glory, the covenants, the divine legislation, the Worship, and the promises;
2 Corinthians 1:20
for in him is the 'yes' that affirms all the promises of God. Hence it is through him that we affirm our 'amen' in worship, to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 6:17
Therefore come away from them, separate, saith the Lord, touch not what is unclean; then I will receive you,
2 Corinthians 7:1
As these great promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates either flesh or spirit; let us be fully consecrated by reverence for God].
Galatians 3:16
Now the Promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring; it is not said, 'and to your offsprings' in the plural, but in the singular and to your offspring ??which is Christ.
Hebrews 8:6
As it is, however, the divine service he has obtained is superior, owing to the fact that he mediates a superior covenant, enacted with superior promises.
Hebrews 9:15
He mediates a new covenant for this reason, that those who have been called may obtain the eternal inheritance they have been promised, now that a death has occurred which redeems them from the transgressions involved in the first covenant.
1 John 2:25
Now this is what he has promised you, eternal life.
Ye might
John 1:12
On those who have accepted him, however, he has conferred the right of being children of God, that is, on those who believe in his Name,
2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all mirror the glory of the Lord with face unveiled, and so we are being transformed into the same likeness as himself, passing from one glory to another ??for this comes of the Lord the Spirit.
Ephesians 4:23
and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
Colossians 3:10
and put on the new nature which is renewed in the likeness of its Creator for the knowledge of him.
Hebrews 12:10
For while their discipline was only for a time, and inflicted at their pleasure, he disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his own holiness.
1 John 3:2
We are children of God now, beloved; what we are to be is not apparent yet, but we do know that when he appears, we are to be like him ??for we are to see him as he is.
General references
Luke 1:75
in holiness and uprightness all our days within his presence.