EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Grace (Part 1 of 2)
Grace
1. Christ’s
absence of, lives that reveal COL 100
acknowledge, as made known to holy men of old MH 100
all that God requires may be accomplished through COL 301
almoners of, God’s people as 1SM 168
alone: can enable man to resist and subdue tendencies of his fallen nature MH 428
can make marriage institution what God designed it to be MB 65
can make men holy SC 60
can quicken faculties of soul SC 18
can restore man physically, mentally, spiritually MH 143
could avail for Peter’s weakness of character COL 160
is only power that creates or perpetuates true peace DA 305
as living water purifying and invigorating soul DA 187
as wall of fire round about soul MM 143
ask Christ to keep you by His SC 52
assisting, all depravity may be overcome by 4T 349
awaits your demand CG 219
blessings of obedience can be obtained only by MH 115
can accomplish for men what all their efforts cannot do CH 424
can do more than all worldly education on etiquette TM 195-6
can make debased criminal a useful worker for God AA 457
cannot be purchased, because it is free GC 129; SR 342
character built on works independent of, is built on shifting sand MB 150
character transformed by CT 197
Christ communicates, through promises of God’s word MH 122
Christlikeness of character may be possessed through MH 99
church members are to be channels of, to world ChS 21
church used force when she lost MB 126-7
counselors without knowledge of, among God’s people TM 215-6
delicate sensibility imparted by TM 261
differences of opinion re 1SM 183
do not hoard, but give it to others TM 346
each soul must work out his own righteousness through TM 488
education of children requires much of CT 197
educators of youth and children must grow in CSW 30
efficiency of, soul resisting temptation through divine power reveals MB 117
emblem of, living water as PP 412
empowers men to obey God’s laws MH 115
enables man to: be overcomer SD 24
break bondage of evil habits MH 115
obey God’s law AA 393
subdue his evil impulses GC 28
enlarged views of, angels sent to give to men CT 491
essential every day and hour 6BC 1117
every soul bankrupt for eternity without TM 166
exhibition of, Christ experiments on hearts through TM 18
fills soul with love MB 27
fullness of, ministers should present to unbelievers proof of GW 99
gifts of, free to all SD 23
gives success in miss. work 6T 436
God’s law and, are inseparable 1SM 349
relationship between 1SM 156
God’s law can be obeyed through 5BC 1097; MB 49; PP 338
gospel of, alone can cure evils cursing society COL 254
gospel worker’s teacher FE 243
greatest manifestation of, seen when natural man partakes of divine nature CT 251-2
growth in, increases knowledge of Christ’s life and character MYP 121
heart must be humbled and refined by MB 128
heaven-born dignity imparted by DA 515
highest attainments in character are possible through FE 214
holy men of old made known MH 100
imparted, enables man to overcome sin 1SM 380-1
implanted by Him in heart of savage SD 364
implanted in: heart casts out evil passions causing strife and dissension DA 305
soul creates enmity against Satan GC 506
impressions of, scarcely made on hearts and minds by ministers TM 153
imputed, given to all who accept Him by faith 7BC 929
in man’s soul, is like spring in desert MH 102-3
in men, makes them His witnesses 2SM 170
increased to persons making known treasures of God’s grace COL 125
indwelling, words are sanctified by GW 164
is free gift SR 342
is His character COL 271
John testified of in simple and eloquent language AA 544-5
lack of, in believer makes God’s word of no effect MB 37
life given to soul by DA 181
make known MH 100
make strenuous efforts with, to renounce all evil practices and associations CH 505
man can do nothing without ChS 80
man cannot obey God’s law without 1SM 372
man is to obey God’s law through PP 372
man may be obedient through GW 174
man must assimilate DA 389
man’s only hope of salvation is 1SM 353
men may be transfigured by Ed 80
men of little education wonderfully successful through, in winning souls MH 151
meets grace working in soul COL 206
message of gospel of, SDA must give to world TM 92
missionaries may have same, as Paul and Apollos had MH 149
moral and spiritual perfection through, promised to all AA 478
moral stamina may be acquired through GW 126
more valuable than silver or gold 1SM 80
must be wrought out in: every phase of character CH 633
good works COL 384
need of, person fallen into gross sins may feel SC 30
needed to: build noble and virtuous character PP 460
refine and purify character CG 164; SD 154
neglect or rejection of, heart is hardened by every SC 33
never exposes another’s wrongs unnecessarily CT 267; FE 279-80
no substitute for LS 245-6
noble character is earned by individual effort and COL 331
nothing can be done without TM 319
obtained by prayer 1T 158
oil of, lamp of life must be fed by 9T 155
soothes and subdues hasty temper MYP 73
only antidote for evil CG 188
outward forms of religion are valueless without PP 590
partakers of, guide others to living stream CH 508
people who receive, cannot keep it for themselves MM 334
perform every known duty by SC 111
persons seeking, dress as God’s word indicates CG 414; 6T 96
Philemon’s good purposes and traits of character were due to AA 457
physician may carry, as sweet perfume into sickroom 5T 448
power of: imparted to overcome corruption in world CT 252
students can change habit of routine by CT 394
transforms life MH 37
preparation given by, for life in mansions of bliss 8T 140
present, with subject of God’s law 1SM 384
priceless ornament CG 424
propensities controlling natural heart must be subdued by AA 273
provides all needed for perfecting character CT 58
provision made through, for salvation of all men CT 60
received into heart subdues enmity MB 27
received to impart to others 6T 227
reshapes man’s character 6T 111
reveal, in character COL 384
revealed in His word TM 390
rich blessings of, Christ longs to bestow 6T 262
riches of, church is depositary of TM 50
exchange your poverty for MB 8
richest abundance of, mistake of waiting to open heart to receive TM 507
rise higher and higher in attainment of MYP 104
san. patients will receive, and identify themselves with Him 6T 226
Satan can be successfully repulsed only by 2T 409
sense of propriety imparted by DA 515
share, with others COL 125
show that, has power to restore in man divine likeness CH 592
sinner is in hopeless condition without 1SM 366
sinner may be saved through FE 331
sinner saved by, greatest joy that comes to MH 421
softens and subdues 6T 405
all that is harsh, coarse, and unkind DA 515
soothing power of GW 214
physicians need to understand CH 213
soul must be barricaded against licentiousness by CT 257
soul transformed by, admires His character SC 65
souls rescued by, to shine as jewels in His crown MB 130
special, danger of trying to walk without Ev 594
spirit of, binds heart to heart GW 468-9
Spirit implants, in heathen hearts COL 385; PK 376-7
stability of purpose may be acquired through GW 126
standard of God’s requirements are reached through FE 126
stewards of: many parents needed as CT 42
should show special interest in youth CT 42
who are faithful as? TM 236
strength of will may be acquired through GW 126
strengthens repentant sinner’s weakened will MH 85
strongest must have, or perish 2SG 257; 1T 158
subjects of, Christ delights to make apparently hopeless material COL 234; 6T 308-9
success is wrought out by man through 7T 239
sufficient: for the weakest 2SG 257; 1T 158
to make His people a praise in earth CT 322
to subdue sin MH 85, 250; MYP 108
teacher may be instrument of, in transforming characters of students CT 197
teachers may be sanctified through FE 246
teacher’s life should be purified by CT 497
teaches gospel worker CT 510
temper should be controlled by COL 102
thoughts made pure and true by MH 491
transforms and develops character MB 82, 118
transforming influence exerted by heart refined by MB 128
transforming influence of, on hearts MYP 278
transforming power of, molds for service 7T 9
SDA schools and sanitariums should reveal GW 384
treasure of: Ephesian Christians did not hoard 6T 421
laid open 1SM 155
laid open before church and world GW 157
truth spoken under, has quickening power 6T 400
unlimited, God’s free gift of 9T 226
unmerited, man can enter City of God only through COL 394
unobstructed channels of, Christ seeks co-operation of people willing to be DA 249-50
unselfish traits of character are developed by MB 82
uplifts whole being 7T 68
victory over self and selfishness is gained by 7T 49
voice should be controlled by COL 102
want of, church is weak and inefficient because of FE 258
warped characters can be transformed by MH 494
wealth of, is limitless and exhaustless CM 109
is man’s by eternal covenant CM 109
wisdom given by, to all who follow God’s plan of education 9T 177
work of, publicly acknowledge MH 100
work of educating children in day schools requires much of FE 263
youth prepared to represent, to world CT 131
2. God’s
absence of, makes gospel ministry powerless to convict and convert 4T 378
abundance of, awaits His people’s demand 5T 167
acknowledgments of, have irresistible power that works to save souls MH 100
adapted to man’s necessities 2T 169
all good deeds are performed by, through Christ PP 717
alone: can complete His work TM 508
can convict and convert hearts Te 108
can keep atmosphere of SDA schools and churches clean CT 250
can keep man steadfast in truth 7T 189
can keep med. students steadfast CT 477
has power to exalt man GC 555
always reformatory MM 226
ample provision is made that men may stand perfect in 5T 220
angels have never been recipients of ML 100; TM 519
ask God daily to keep you by SC 52
available for all who need it 8T 20
believer’s life reveals whether, dwells in him SC 57
bestowed daily and for day’s need MB 101
bestowed on: men because they are unworthy MH 161; TM 519
souls who hunger and thirst for it TM 519
blessings of, to soul who accepts Christ MH 100
chambers of mind must be swept by FE 49; SD 107; 6T 170
changes man’s natural disposition AA 273
Christ’s favorite theme COL 40
Christian should be channel of, to world MB 82
Christians must impart, to others 8T 178
church in danger of restraining, by failing to educate youth 5T 390
comes through channel of living faith EW 72; 2SG 291
compared to dew, rain, and sunshine DA 192
completion of work of, in soul is represented by ripening of grain TM 506
condition of eternal life under MB 76
control your feelings by 5T 314
cultivated tendencies to wrong must be crucified by MYP 68
demonstration of, that world needs MH 132
departure of power of, leaves soul cold and Christless MB 37
depend on, for efficiency to do your work MYP 148
desired by many to serve selfish purposes COL 252
dispensed to His servants to meet emergency DA 354
do not receive, in vain 6T 297
does not abide in him who neglects his great privileges and opportunities ChS 89
does not sanction transgression of His law 4T 295
dwelling in heart, unmistakable evidence of PP 613
effort is required of receiver of 1SM 382
elements of character viewed by, as higher than selfish and temporal interests CT 21-2
elevates and ennobles beyond all other principles MYP 84
enables man to: advance in spiritual life 5T 574
do works which God rewards 5BC 1122
make his life a constant testimony to truth 5T 182
obey God’s commandments SL 81
render all that He claims COL 362
enlarges and multiplies man’s faculties DA 827; GW 112
enmity against Satan is implanted in heart by DA 407
every temptation can be overcome by 2SG 289-90
exercise of, man’s sinful condition calls for 1SM 331-2
faith is hand by which soul takes hold of PP 431
fills heart with love for God and man COL 101-2
flows continually to satisfy His people’s need MB 105
flowing of, men are to be channels for TM 455
foundation of Christian’s hope is GC 256
foundation of man’s hope of salvation is GC 256
free: Jews almost lost sight of truth of COL 390
men owe everything to COL 250; 6T 268
reveal to others COL 250; 6T 268
free as rain and sunshine MB 97
free gift of, many people trusting to their own works do not receive COL 246
fresh currents of, how to increase your capacity for 6T 448
fresh supplies of, Christ sought Father daily for AA 56
gentle touch of, things Christ does for man by PK 60
gifts of, free to all through Christ PP 207
given freely to souls seeking it by repentance and faith GC 130
given to man to: perform good works 5BC 1122
perform whatever He requires 5T 171
given to work in men to will and to do TM 240
God rejoices to bestow, upon men MH 161; TM 519
God waits to manifest, through His people 6T 253
God’s heritage are to be educated in science of godliness through CT 236
God’s purpose in making men subjects of MB 35
God’s servants are channels of GW 213
good deeds are performed by, through Christ PP 717
gospel of: alone can uplift soul DA 478
never in harmony with spirit of world DA 509
gospel workers’ efforts are made successful by 7T 251
gospel worker should cultivate mental and moral energies endowed by CT 537
growth in, Peter urged need of AA 533
heart must be renewed by GC 467; PP 460
heart must be subdued by PP 587
heart renewed by, love is principle of action in SC 59
holy men of old conquered sin through SC 87
human effort is unavailing without CT 538; 5T 583
human effort must be combined with 4T 446
Huss (John) sustained by, in his sufferings GC 107
imparting, increases man’s capacity for receiving 6T 448
in all its vastness, provided for all SD 11
in giving Christ is vaguely comprehended 1SM 134
increased, person imparting grace is refilled with 6T 44, 448
influence of, hearts are deceitful without 5T 194
stubborn and rebellious heart can close door to 4T 626
inherited tendencies to wrong must be crucified by MYP 68
is great element of saving power CT 538; 5T 583
is His free gift to man GC 256
knowledge of, is trust from Him 5T 731-2
light is in you if you have received COL 420
limit to, there is DA 587
limits of, men have almost exceeded COL 177-8
limitless, you may receive of GW 19
living springs of, faith should be watered by 4T 567
made plain by things of nature COL 22
makes heart penitent 1SM 353
man can do absolutely nothing to commend himself to 1SM 353-4
man cannot be saved without 2T 169
man is destitute of, whose aim is self-glorification COL 402; PK 60
man’s only safety is to be shielded every moment by 3T 324
men must be conquerors through, in battle with evil GC 425
men must be transformed by, or fail of heaven 4T 557
manifestation of renewing, on sinful men causes angels to rejoice GW 170-1
many poor people long to show gratitude for DA 615
ministers need much of Ev 638
minister without, will not have words suitable for occasion 7T 251
ministry of, unfolds God’s life in man’s soul MB 97
miracle of, many people may be fitted for useful life by MH 169
more, needed to be godly mechanic than to be missionary CT 279
more valuable than fine gold MYP 84; 2T 145
Moses overcame his impatience by 4aSG 39-40
much more abounds where sin abounds DA 26
multiplied to His faithful ones AA 532
mysteries of, Christ’s messengers as stewards of TM 470
needed at every step of advance TM 508
needed to: correct defects of character 3T 452
direct every step 3T 542
form character in harmony with God’s law GC 469
know how to perfect character 3T 542
never given as substitute for human effort MYP 147; PK 487; TM 240
never leads away from mercy 2SM 159
not bestowed on men because they are worthy MH 161; TM 519
nothing but, can convict and convert hearts CH 23
nourishment of, man’s need for 4T 236
obtained by fervent prayer 2SG 257
offered freely to every soul COL 412
offered in vain to men who will not rouse to fight battle in their own behalf MH 174
offered to every soul during probationary time COL 260
oil in lamps of ten virgins represents GC 394
on small portion makes it all-sufficient PK 241-3
only hope of controlling tongue is 5T 175
operating in heart and mind, system and order cannot take place of 3T 188
opportunity to impart, results of seizing 6T 44, 448
Paul was sustained by PK 387
person relying wholly on, may make his life a constant testimony 5T 182
persons in greatest need of 5T 674-5
persons who fail of, and lose everything valuable 5T 279
personal conduct must be regulated daily by 3T 332
perverse will can frustrate MB 76
power of: manifest in transforming character convinces world MH 470
makes sinner a new creature SL 55
pray fervently for TM 412
quickening and assimilating, illustrated by leaven COL 96
to subdue unholy impulses 6T 161
why, cannot be given in large measure to churches WM 307
practice of true temperance calls for CD 35
precious exhibitions of, God is ready to make 6T 413
professions that call for much of CG 358
provided for all who seek it with contrition DA 352
purity of life is sought in vain without PP 460
purpose of, runs like golden thread through His dealings with man Ed 67
quickening influence of, hearts that throb with COL 354
rabbis hoped to obtain, only by toil and penance COL 209
received, is manifest in obedience GC 256
received through faith DA 175
refining influence of AA 273; 2T 479
reign of, results of living under 6T 43
rejecters of, cannot be saved SC 31
judgment will fall on DA 600
represented by golden oil 4BC 1179
rich spiritual, minister’s work should be fragrant with 7T 251
teacher’s work should be fragrant with 7T 251
riches of, shown to men through Christ DA 26
Roman Church made merchandise of GC 127
seed of truth nourished by dew and rain and sunshine of DA 192
show in your life what, can do for humanity 8T 23
signs of working of, in heart CH 590
signal rejection of, in this age Ev 592
sinner must receive, before he can be fit for kingdom of glory COL 96
sovereign, men owe everything to 6T 268
steward(s) of, God has made His people 8T 24
must impart to souls in darkness MB 135
must not mingle the common with the sacred GW 396
physician must be faithful as 7T 72
store of, is inexhaustible Ev 567
subdues selfishness inherent in natural heart DA 678
subjects of, may enjoy everything that ennobles and expands character MH 405
sufficient for: all trials 2SG 289
every follower of Christ 1T 308
sufficient in every time of need 2T 72
sustaining, all who work in harmony with God’s plan of education have MH 405
weakest soul may have comfort of MH 199
symbolized by savor of salt 3T 559
tends and feeds truth implanted in heart 7T 70
transforming influence of, on hearts reveals power of truth CM 153
transforming power of, on human heart is understood by few people 4T 444
treasure house of, Bible is MB 25
treasures of, Christ’s grace is increased to people who make known COL 125
privilege of men to communicate to world COL 419
revealed to seekers to be given to world COL 125
trifling with, warning against GC 36
two errors which persons trusting, need to guard against SC 59-60
unholy passions must be kept under control of sanctified reason by GW 365
victory is gained by, only when combined with earnest effort on man’s part CT 544
victory over temptation can be had through EW 46
will is strengthened by, to resist temptation 3T 488
work of, Daniel’s character is striking example of CH 64
works from within outward COL 97
works in man to: deny old inclinations COL 354
form new habits COL 354
overcome powerful propensities COL 354
works of, illustrated by Christ’s parables COL 62
works to transform life COL 97
working of, to transform man’s life COL 97
you must act your part to make, your own 4BC 1167; MYP 147; PK 487
you will be blessed and strengthened by, when you do your part 2T 156
3. Growth in MYP 121-5; 1T 663
body health is essential to 9T 160
by improving present opportunities with prompt and willing heart 5T 69
Christian service is essential to ML 103
constant, clearer understanding of God’s word accompanies SC 112; 5T 706
Peter urged need of AA 533
continual, need of SC 69
sanctification is 7BC 947
daily, each soul is responsible for making CH 244
daily prayer is essential to MYP 115; SL 93
depends on degree of faith exercised in Christ 5T 48
depends on union with Christ SC 69; 5T 48
diligent heart-keeping is essential to healthy 3BC 1157; SD 99
does not make men proud, self-confident, and boastful ML 104
excitement is not favorable to Ev 612; 2SM 35
how to experience ML 103; 2T 263, 265
humility is essential to AA 544
love is essential to AA 544
many do not experience, because they fail to cultivate home religion CG 481; ML 102
many people professing truth do not experience 5T 161
matured and developed by exercise 3T 437
means to have increased ability to understand Scriptures GW 142
ministers need to experience 5T 528
no life without COL 65
obtained by abiding in Christ 1SM 111
only way to experience, is to work for Christ ChS 101; SC 80
Paul rejoiced over Corinthian believers’ AA 325-6
persons experiencing, love to attend religious meetings MYP 122
persons failing to experience, will be overcome 5T 104
proportionate to good works for Christ 4T 228
secret of CT 125
seed’s growth illustrates 8T 327
soul who will be constantly experiencing 5T 182
steady, is only means of attaining full stature in Christ 5T 105
testifies that you abide in Christ CSW 30
4. Of God the Father
fresh experience may be gained daily by SC 102
riches of, given in answer to prayer in Christ’s name 6T 364; 8T 178
treasures of, laid open for your appropriation 6T 364; 8T 178
5. Spirit’s
Christ’s love is effectual in purification of soul through 5T 648
not a substitute for individual exercise of faith TM 518
supplied to co-operate with soul’s resolve TM 518
when showers of, will be received 1SM 175
6. Miscellaneous
Abigail’s speech was seasoned with PP 667
abundant, provided to keep believer free from sin 1SM 394
abundantly bestowed on souls who come to God in faith 5T 157
added, promised for times of special need AA 55
alone, can make man efficient in Christ’s service COL 402
men are saved by COL 402
as real as air SC 68
atmosphere of, world is to be encircled with ChS 250; SC 68; 7T 148; 9T 40
surrounds believer’s soul COL 298
attribute of God shown to undeserving human beings ML 100
awaits demand 5T 410
bestowed to strengthen man to stand against Satan’s power GC 9
blessing of, given that universe may see perfection of Christ’s character in men CH 593
bridle of, tongue needs 2T 316
comes through obedience to God’s law ML 100
daily supply of, pray for AA 56
defined as: attribute of God exercised toward undeserving human beings MH 161; ML 100
attribute shown to undeserving human beings TM 519
favor to undeserving person 6BC 1117; 1SM 347
depositary of, Christ is 4T 89
dew(s) of: minister may be refreshed with GW 176; 4T 315
plant of love must be watered by 5T 343-4
refreshes thirsty soul GW 176
divine life flows in rich currents of, from hearts filled with spiritual life 6T 443
does not take place of God’s law ML 100
draw, from God CG 58
effects of, working in soul CSW 68
enlarges man’s capacity to know God AA 501
erroneous doctrine of once in, always in grace 6BC 1115
experiments of, Christ making on hearts 7T 16; TM 18, 49
for tomorrow, you do not need 3T 333
free gift of, cannot be bought with money FE 457
gifts of, increase by wide use CH 555
given him through Christ, everyone held responsible for COL 373
given to convert only as soul cooperates with divine agencies 8T 56
given to martyrs when needed DA 354
given to people who obey God FE 473
given to souls who serve God 6T 476
God bound by eternal pledge to supply 7T 31
God has given, to men 1SM 347
God is rich in 5T 157
God requires of men according to, bestowed on them 3T 65
God requires under, perfect obedience to His law 6BC 1072
God wants all to have, to make life fragrant 4T 557
“God with us” is seen in every doctrine of DA 24
God’s law and His, are in perfect harmony ML 100
God’s law is not made of none effect by ML 100
God’s people are safe through, for time and eternity CT 487
God’s purpose to unfold doctrines of, gradually ML 109
God’s requirement under, is same as in Eden 6BC 1072; COL 391
gospel of, Christ’s gospel is from beginning to end the Ev 552
grace for, Christ gives DA 148; FE 338
God of all grace will give FE 362
great, God desires to manifest to men His TM 96
guilt is proportionate to, opened to man’s understanding TM 450
heavenly agencies constantly seek to impart to God’s children TM 484
how God accomplishes wonders of, in man ML 13
how to obtain, to overcome sin 1T 158
imparted, God gives grace for every 8T 151
in Christ: effected man’s adoption to heirship COL 250; 6T 268
effected man’s redemption COL 250; 6T 268
effected man’s regeneration COL 250; 6T 268
in covenant, ordained men’s adoption COL 250; 6T 268
in heart, leads men to work Christ’s works MM 316
in newly converted soul, is progressive Ev 355
inexhaustible fountain of, result of drinking at PK 234
influence of: gives heaven-born delicacy and sense of propriety MB 135