Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.
Bible References
If
Galatians 3:10
For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, to do them."
Galatians 2:21
I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died for nothing."
Romans 4:13
The promise to Abraham and his descendants, that he would be heir of the world, was not through the law but through the righteousness of faith.
Romans 8:17
and if children, then heirsheirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with him, in order that we may also be glorified with him.
But
Galatians 3:16
Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, "And to seeds," as referring to many, but rather to one, "And to your seed," that is, Christ.
Luke 1:54
He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,
Hebrews 6:12
so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.