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
And are justified freely by his grace, through the redemption which 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 then, that they who are of faith, these are the sons of Abraham.
Ephesians 2:5
through his great love wherewith he loved us, Hath quickened us together with Christ, even when we were dead in trespasses, (by grace ye are saved) And hath raised us up together,
Titus 3:7
through Jesus Christ our Saviour, 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 made the promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater,
2 Peter 1:10
Wherefore the rather, brethren, be diligent to make your calling and election firm; for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.
But to
Romans 4:11
And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith, which he had in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all who believe in uncircumcision, that righteousness may be imputed to them also,
The father
Romans 9:8
That is, not the children of the flesh are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
General references
Luke 10:26
He said to him, What is written in the law?
Galatians 3:9
So then they who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse;
Galatians 4:28
Now we, brethren, like Isaac, are children of promise.