Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
The promise
But to
The father
General references
Bible References
Of faith
Romans 3:24
yet may be justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus;
Romans 5:1
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Galatians 3:7
Know, therefore, that those who are of faith are the sons of Abraham.
Ephesians 2:5
made alive with Christ even us, being dead to our offenses, (by grace you are saved,)
Titus 3:7
that, being justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
The promise
Hebrews 6:13
For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he swore by himself,
2 Peter 1:10
Wherefore, brethren, give the greater diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, you will never fall.
But to
Romans 4:11
And he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the righteousness of the faith that he had while he was uncircumcised, in order that he might be the father of all that believe, even in a state of uncircumcision, so that righteousness might be counted to them also;
The father
Romans 9:8
That is, the children of the flesh are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted for the posterity.
General references
Luke 10:26
He said to him: What is written in the law? How do you read?
Galatians 3:9
So, then, those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.
Galatians 4:28
We, indeed, brethren, like Isaac, are children of promise.