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
but they are now being justified by his free grace through the deliverance that is in Christ Jesus.
Romans 5:1
Since we stand justified as the result of faith, let us continue to enjoy the peace we have with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Galatians 3:7
Notice then that the true sons of Abraham are children of faith.
Ephesians 2:5
even while we were dead in our trespasses, made us live together with Christ (it is by grace you have been saved).
Titus 3:7
In order that being justified by his grace, We might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
The promise
Hebrews 6:13
For when God make the promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself, saying.
2 Peter 1:10
So, brothers, take diligent care to make your calling and election sure; for if you do this, you will never stumble.
But to
Romans 4:11
and he received circumcision as a sign, a seal of the faith-righteousness which he had while he was in uncircumcision; in order that he might be the father of all who believe, even though they are uncircumcised; so that righteousness might be imputed to them.
The father
Romans 9:8
That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God; but the children of the promise are counted as his posterity.
General references
Luke 10:26
And he said to him. "What is written in the Law? What do you read there?"
Galatians 3:9
So then they who are children of faith are blessed with Abraham the faithful;
Galatians 4:28
But you, brothers, are like Isaac, children of the promise;