Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
Cross References
Psalm 15:5who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
Matthew 22:14For many are called, but few are chosen."
Romans 11:29For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable.
1 Thessalonians 1:4Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,
James 2:10Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
2 Peter 1:3His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 3:14Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace--spotless and blameless in His sight.
2 Peter 3:17Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
Jude 1:24Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy--
Treasury of Scripture
Why the rather, brothers, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, you shall never fall:
give.
2 Peter 1:5
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
2 Peter 3:17
Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
to make.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Hebrews 6:11,19
And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: …
1 John 3:19-21
And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him…
election.
Romans 8:28-31
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose…
1 Thessalonians 1:3,4
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; …
2 Thessalonians 2:13,14
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: …
if.
Psalm 15:5
He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.
Isaiah 56:2
Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.
Matthew 7:24,25
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: …
never.
2 Peter 3:17
Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
Psalm 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Psalm 62:2,6
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved…