Matthew 7:25

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

The rain

For

1 John 2:19

General references

Matthew 25:2

Luke 11:28

Bible References

The rain

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."

each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it, because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

For

And I tell you, that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, overflowing with thanksgiving.

who are protected by God's power through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that it might be plain that none of them were of us.

General references

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"