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, in his loving-kindness, are being freely pronounced righteous through the deliverance found in Christ Jesus.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, having been pronounced righteous as the result of faith, let us enjoy peace with God through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Galatians 3:7
You see, then, that those whose lives are based on faith are the Sons of Abraham.
Ephesians 2:5
Even though we were 'dead' because of our offenses, gave Life to us in giving Life to the Christ. (By God's loving-kindness you have been saved.)
Titus 3:7
that, having been pronounced righteous through his loving-kindness, we might enter on our inheritance with the hope of Immortal Life.
The promise
Hebrews 6:13
When God gave his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater by whom he could swear, he swore by himself.
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, Brothers, do your best to put God's Call and Selection of you beyond all doubt; for, if you do this, you will never fall.
But to
Romans 4:11
Not after, but before. And it was as a sign of this that he received the rite of circumcision-to attest the righteousness due to the faith of an uncircumcised man-in order that he might be the father of all who have faith in God even when uncircumcised, that they also may be regarded by God as righteous;
The father
Romans 9:8
This means that it is not the children born in the course of nature who are God's Children, but it is the children born in fulfillment of the Promise who are to be regarded as Abraham's descendants.
General references
Luke 10:26
"What is said in the Law?" answered Jesus. "What do you read there?"
Galatians 3:9
And, therefore, those whose lives are based on faith share the blessings bestowed upon the faith of Abraham.
Galatians 4:28
As for ourselves, brothers, we, like Isaac, are children born in fulfillment of a promise.