EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Ellen G. White Topical Index
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Aaron - Accident, Accidents
Aaron
Aaron PP 425-6; 3T 293-304
angels instructed PP 257; 3SG 196
chronology re:
83 years old at Exodus PP 425
123 years old at death PP 425
three years older than Moses PP 254; 3SG 193, 196
death and burial of PP 424-7; 4aSG 40; SR 168-9; 3T 293
disappointment of PP 392
Egyptian spoken perfectly by PP 254; 3SG 193
eloquent 3SG 193
faith of, effort to stagger 1T 292
golden calf made by 1BC 1109; CT 351; PP 317, 320-3, 383, 426; 3SG 274-5; 4aSG 19; 3T 296, 299-300, 340-1; 4T 514-5; TM 99
type of Christ COL 148; GW 34; PP 351, 426
in God's presence on Sinai PP 425
interceded for the rebellious PP 426; SR 160; 4T 151; 5T 377-8
jealous of Moses PP 382-5; 4aSG 19-21
leadership of PP 382, 425-6; 3SG 197-8; 3T 339
in Moses' absence PP 313, 316; 3T 296
march of, in front of ark 1T 651
miracles wrought by See Rod, of Aaron
Moses aided by PP 254, 257; 3SG 196-7
Moses' arms supported in battle by PP 299, 425; 1T 527; 2T 108; 4T 531; 5T 162
Moses' intercession spared PP 323
mourning of sons' death by, forbidden 5BC 1105; PP 361; 4aSG 12
murmurings against PP 303, 389, 405, 414-7; 2T 107; 3T 347, 56; 5T 377
murmurings of, disloyalty in PP 384
parental laxity of PP 360; 3T 294-5
patient in affliction 3T 295
priesthood of PK 304; PP 350, 359, 383, 395, 403, 425-6, 579; 4aSG 28; 3T 344
priestly robes of, symbolic 6T 96
rod of See Rod, of Aaron
sin of, at Meribah 1BC 1115-6; FE 509; PP 417-21, 426; 4aSG 40; 3T 301-2; 4T 369
kept him out of Canaan 3BC 1166; PP 419-20, 425-6; SR 168-9; 4T 370
repeated at Battle Creek 4T 514-5
sons of See Abihu; Eleazar; Nadab; Phinehas
strength and weaknesses of CT 351; PP 316, 323, 360, 383; 3T 293-4, 296, 298, 303, 340-2
type of Christ TMK 74:2
weakness of, in accepting opinions of others OHC 341:3
Aarons
Aarons, pliant, still in church PP 317
Abana River
Abasement
Abasement See Self, abasement of
Abbey, Ira and Mrs.
Abbey, Ira and Mrs. LS 114-5, 139; 2SG 101-2, 143, 150; 4T 301
Abbey, Mary S.
A B C
of education, agriculture as 6T 179
of gospel Ev 84, 355; FE 304; GW 78; WM 99
why many youthful converts never go beyond, in divine things Ev 355
See also Alphabet
Abdominal muscles
Abdominal muscles See Muscles
Abednego (Azariah)
Abednego (Azariah), Daniel's companion See Daniel's companions
Abel
blood of Christ spoken about, by 3SM 339:1
blood of, crying from ground 5T 451
burnt offerings required of 3SG 47
Christ prefigured in COL 152; 1SM 231
faith in Christ's blood represented by DA 663; GW 162
fire from heaven consumed 3SG 48; SR 53; TM 78
presented at gate of Eden PP 83-4
significance of 1BC 1086
Cain's hatred for 1BC 1087; 3BC 1159; GC 46, 500; PP 210, 651; SR 52-3; TM 77-8
first example of enmity foretold in Gen. 3:15 PP 77
character of, unlike Cain's PP 71; 3SG 47; SR 52
death of,
Adam's grief over SR 55
first among men DA 618; 3SG 51
rupture first occurred in human race at SR 56
faith and obedience of 1BC 1088; PP 72
perpetual reproof to Cain PP 74
first Christian among Adam's children MB 33
first martyr for Christ DA 618; MB 33; 1T 78
God loved and reverenced by SR 88-9
God not partial to 3SG 48-9
murdered by Cain 1BC 1087; 6BC 1109; DA 618; Ev 598; PP 82; 3SG 49; 4aSG 121; 1SM 233; SR 54
pastoral life led by PP 81
plan of salvation understood by 3SG 47
resurrection of, at second advent 5BC 1110
Sabbath kept by GC 453
sacrifice of, better because it showed faith in Redeemer Con 23:1
sinner penitent before God COL 152
believed in Christ 3SG 48; 6T 392
prototype of publican class COL 152
righteous class represented by PP 72-3; 3SG 50; SR 54
saved by Christ's power 6T 392
trusted in Christ's atonement PP 72
tents or booths abodes of PP 81
thank offerings required of PP 71
works of, righteous 3BC 1159
younger than Cain PP 72; 3SG 48; SR 52-3
Abiathar
Abiathar, high priest PP 660, 693, 749
Abib
See also Passover
Abiding
Abiding See Vine
Abiding in Christ
Abiding in Christ, explained SC 69-71
Abiding Sabbath
Abiding Sabbath, by Geo. Elliott GC 447
Abigail
Abigail, David's sister PP 742
Abigail
attitude of, and of husband toward David RC 332:7
discreet and godly CC 169:2
God approved course of CC 168:5
piety of, breathed out like fragrance of a flower RC 333:2
rejoiced over success of saving household RC 333:6
wife of Nabal and David 2BC 1022; PP 665-8
Abihu and Nadab
Abihu and Nadab See Nadab and Abihu
Abijah
Abijah, king of Judah PK 107
Ability, Abilities
adapt, to needs 3T 496
abuse of, vigor lost forever by TDG 350:2
acceptance by God depends not on, but in seeking Him AG 67:5
accountable to God for, HP 217:5, 224:1; Mar 122:3; RC 299:7
whether lowly or great TMK 324:3
all have, to do something for God OHC 194:3
all to work according to TDG 30:5
appreciation for,
as gifts when used to draw others TDG 90:3
as lent capital for God's glory TMK 88:4
assuming credit for OHC 114:3
attachments (unwise) seriously affect 1MCP 302:1
balance needed among, but sacrificed by appetite Con 80:0
belong to God, OHC 290:3
and are to be used for Him RC 202:4
He has bought us TDG 71:5
benumbed, aroused by God to do a great work 1MCP 198:3
best of,
God has place for SD 284
work to AA 111; GW 244; 5T 204, 461, 568, 724; 9T 186, 221
blinded with selfish ease and love of the world UL 18:4
bring all, into the religious life RC 355:5
Christ has purchased; shall we indulge appetite? Con 79:2
church made of people with different TMK 329:4
clouded by disease cause fanaticism, indifference RC 161:2
consecration of,
and improvement by grace 2MCP 686:3
and of means PM 47:2
control, by steadfast principles Ed 225
corruption of, position which brings about 2MCP 792:3
crucifying self by using, strengthens graces in us TMK 118:5
cultivated,
agriculture needs TM 244
dearth of FE 256
makes us useful GW 269
rightly use MYP 165
Satan tries to use man's FE 258; 5T 521
cultivation of, to do greatest amount of good TMK 86:4
Daniel's friends knew that they owed every, to God HP 149:2
demonstration of, before giving responsibility PM 79:1
depending on, danger for workers TDG 80:4
depend more on God than on your 3T 323
development of,
as invested talent TDG 208:4
balanced (mental and moral) 2MCP 374:2
before expecting God's miracles VSS 180:1
by living by every Word of God OHC 36:3
for highest excellence TDG 90:2
for usefulness here and heaven TMK 86:2
helping restricted ones in TDG 345:6
only by wise use of powers 2MCP 433:4
or giving them to Satan LYL 53:5
to become more efficient workers CC 263:3
to comprehend and do God's will TMK 124:4
under God TDG 16:5
devotion of,
to commonplace things; souls are valuable TDG 271:2
to seeking strength and knowledge TMK 136:3
differences of, among believers to be complementary OHC 169:2
directed and sanctified by Christ's work in us TDG 219:3
disciplined, qualify for great service HP 229:4
efficient by discipline during cleansing of sanctuary RC 296:6
eternal consequences of rightly using all TDG 22:7
executive, God gives UL 74:3
exercise of, efficiency increased by Ev 653
extolling, exalting self by TDG 132:2
extraordinary, not necessary in God's work SC 83
failure to gain, eternal loss from COL 363
financial, given by God AA 75
full measure according to, expected TMK 329:4
gift from God 3BC 1131; 2BC 1029; CS 127-8; CW 45; 2SM 178, 215; TM 379; WM 89
given/entrusted
for God's service OHC 284:3
for God's work; self-exaltation wrong TDG 193:3
for use in imparting knowledge and grace TMK 88:5
in different degrees; God places them 2MCP 423:3
not to be lightly esteemed UL 237:6
to be improved for God TMK 87:3
to represent the Lord's works to the obedient 2MCP 786:1
to show God's spirit by helping others TMK 113:4
to use for God TMK 90:3
God,
claims, and purchased FLB 30:5
has given, and cooperates with the gifts FW 26:1
has given, to use as talents for Him 2MCP 738:0
has no lack of—lack of faith brings shadows TMK 273:3
places us where best, may be developed and used TMK 278:4
turns, into profitable channels OHC 90:4
God's ownership of, lost sight of is embezzling HP 302:4
gospel workers have more, than training TM 194
great, gospel work requires not MH 355
great natural,
failure of men of CH 367; 4T 539
needs great improvement 4T 443
greatest, carries heaviest obligation CS 116
Holy Spirit,
brings, into Christ's service TMK 57:3
sanctifies, as we trust God TMK 231:2
how to use, teach men 4T 509-10
human, is common fire; hold position on truth TDG 231:4
improvement in,
by diligent study FE 216
God calls for 5T 272
mother should seek CG 68-9
improvement of,
because God sees motives HP 156:3
determines possibilities in future life TDG 350:3
to reach personal attainments TDG 59:4
increased by use CW 87; ML 101; 5T 393; 6T 424; TM 121, 374
increase in,
by love for Jesus RC 368:4
by trading on talents UL 158:5
for lowly ones who trust and obey TDG 252:2
given those drawn from self to others RC 319:3
taken to courts above TDG 253:4
under Holy Spirit's power UL 266:6
indulgence weakens UL 379:4
intellectual, youth needed who appreciate and cultivate 1MCP 51:1
lack of mental effort lessens SC 89-90
limited,
people with, consideration in working with TDG 79:4
success from faithful work of those with HP 339:5
working for the Master despite OHC 186:2
make use of every ChS 92
making the most of TMK 93:3
man's,
belongs to God 5T 277
littleness and incompetence of GW 255
measure of our, God has MYP 301
men of,
colporteur work needs 4T 390
dangers of 4T 538-9
departmental work needs SR 260
fishermen uncultured became ML 96
will enter God's work Ev 546; 7T 112
will unite with God's people Ev 558-9
mental, keep standard high for 1MCP 292:4
minister's, extol not 4T 316
ministers prone to magnify their FE 360
misuse of, by youth FE 83
disappointed EGW PM 247:1
is a crime TSB 197:2
more than average, among us 4T 426; TM 195
Negro men of, will accept faith Ev 559
not created at conversion, but their use is changed OHC 104:2
one man's, not enough in evangelism Ev 70
ordinary natural, wonders accomplished by Ed 232; MYP 22, 65-6; TM 251
overrating one's own 2SM 195; 4T 378
owned by ourselves in relation to others OHC 40:2
people with, usually do not devote them to the Giver OHC 288:2
perverted and wasted when spent leading away from God 1MCP 31:0
physical, mental, and spiritual, needed in gospel work CS 117
physical or mental, abuse of CC 35:4
preparation of people to stand requires every iota of HP 167:3
purified from sin and trained for service TDG 307:2
rare natural, children who possess CG 37
reading, debasing, wrecks OHC 202:3
received, to be improved in service TDG 168:2
reduced by allowing another to think for you 2MCP 667:1
religion has power to persuade, entreat, and command OHC 333:3
religious, crippled by worldly influences OHC 71:3
response for, lent by God TMK 81:2
sacred trust, UL 246:5
not produced by ourselves TMK 176:3
treasure to use for others UL 243:4
sanctified,
but new ones not given, in work of leaven 1MCP 67:2
devoted by agents of God TDG 51:2
Scripture study endows, with new power OHC 35:4
self,
exalted by talking of HP 221:6
not to be served with HP 221:5
soul winning with, elevated from low standard LYL 27:1
spiritual, physical and mental, are for God's cause TMK 324:3
spiritual, quickened when Holy Spirit moves LHU 124:2
stewardship of, to be understood OHC 40:3
stirred by business entanglements UL 72:5
strengthened by Bible study 1MCP 93:2
striving for best use of, honored by divine power 2MCP 738:0
taken into courts above AG 60:4
talents entrusted according to TDG 208:3
tested first by small duties 2T 249-50
testify of a living God OHC 250:2
to learn truth, exercise CW 45
to plan and work harmoniously requires Ev 95
to work for God, how men lose FE 346
train and improve, to influence others for Christ OHC 290:4
treatment of, transgressing nature's laws 3SM 284:2
trust granted according to TMK 329:2
truth,
grasped gives vigor to OHC 106:5
awakens, in obedient heart TDG 169:4
gives vigor to OHC 31:3
sanctifies HP 21:4
dangerous to gospel worker 5T 570
unused,
degenerate 6T 425
worth little 6T 179
use of,
according to the divine purpose TDG 318:2
accountability for CH 244; ChS 13; CT 337; FE 52; LS 337; 3T 222; WM 89
all UL 66:6
conscious, required of youth 2MCP 433:4
effectively in God's work TDG 33:2
fearful FE 83
for selfish ends RC 346:3
in cooperation with divine power UL 71:3
in God's service RC 154:2
in letting light shine HP 318:5
in soul saving UL 379:6
learn to make best Ev 667
makes them pliable TDG 45:3
measure of true manhood RC 157:4
only for things of this life, not for souls TDG 218:4
right through grace of Christ OHC 206:4
teach men how to make 4T 509-10
that we may be delivered from the wicked TDG 336:4
to God's glory; restore God's image TDG 90:2
to honor God in uplifting humanity OHC 266:2
with endless results in mind TMK 321:5
valueless unless one is moving forward to victory 2MCP 577:4
wisdom given to use, to help God and humanity HP 141:3
Word of God,
gives vigor to HP 135:4
strengthens, in schools for the colored SW 49:1
studied gives new power to 1MCP 98:1
work,
according to own, not following another's mind 2MCP 427:3
given according to PM 100:1; TDG 98:2
given to develop TDG 133:2
requires exercising everyone's TDG 71:4
workers in character building HP 47:4
workers to have self-denial to allow money for TDG 349:5
wrong use of, in either abstraction, or idle bustle TDG 33:2
youth,
given, to strengthen by action TDG 190:4
should improve every TMK 233:3
See also Capability; Gifts; Mental ability; Powers; Skills; Strength; Talent(s)
Abimelech
Abimelech, Gideon's son 2BC 1005; PP 556-7
Abinadab
Abinadab, Levite PP 589, 704; 4aSG 110-1; SR 191-2
Abiram
Abiram, rebellious Reubenite prince PP 395-405; 4aSG 28; 2SM 393; 3T 343-4, 347, 350
Abishai
Abishai, Joab's brother PP 668, 699, 737, 742
Abner
Abner, commander of King Saul's army PP 668, 671, 698-700
Abomination, Abominations
in sacerdotal garments GC 45
of desolation GC 26
Roman ensign as 4BC 1145
service of one living for self is, to God TMK 222:3
sighing of faithful for 5T 211
Abraham
Abraham PP 125-76; 3SG 98-113; SR 75-86
6. Religious life and ministry
1. Chronology
abode in Haran till after Terah’s death PP 127
experience of:
when nearly 25 years in Canaan PP 137
when nearly 100 years old PP 146
when 120 years old PP 147
lived 1,900 years before Christ 6BC 1114
offered Isaac nearly 50 years after promise PP 148
vision of, about 400 years before Exodus PP 267, 281-2; SR 120
visited by Christ on a hot summer day PP 138
2. Descendants
all accepting Christ by faith become PP 476
all nations blessed through PK 15
children of, works of Jews proved they were not true TDG 183:3
Christ born one of AA 222, 247; DA 44; PP 125
Edomites as PP 423
forgot high calling PK 687
God’s love extended to more than TMK 19:3
God’s purpose for COL 369
guardians of truth PK 687; PP 140-1
Midianites as PP 383
not reckoned among nations PP 141
numberless as stars DA 102; PP 232; SR 75
Satan’s efforts to exterminate PP 335
true, Jews who were not COL 268; DA 106-7
what it means to be COL 268; DA 106, 466-7
Zacchaeus as one of DA 556
3. Faith of
accounted righteousness PP 370
example to succeeding generations PP 147; 4T 253
God’s messengers today need 4T 524
manifested by works 7BC 936; PP 153
in unquestioning obedience 4T 524
not always perfect PP 147
tested 1BC 1094; 4BC 1182; 5BC 1081; DA 469; PP 125-6, 128-9, 147-8, 155; 3SG 105, 108; SR 80-3; 3T 541; 4T 18-9, 144-5, 253
trust is the true faith of 3SM 195:1
works of, testified to his faith RC 79:5
works testified to faith of FLB 115:7
4. Household CC 49:2
child training in PP 141-4; 1T 405
converts united with PP 141
example for us Te 290-1
family worship morning and evening in ML 35; PP 128; 7T 44
God reverenced in 3SG 99
God’s commands strictly regarded in CG 18
Hagar and Ishmael sent away from PP 146-7; 3SG 103-4; SR 79
Hagar as second wife in PP 145-7, 174; 3SG 100-5; SR 76-8
heir of, Ishmael groomed as PP 145-6; 3SG 102-3
hospitality of PP 138, 158; 3SG 99; SR 75; 6T 341
Christ and angels shared DA 290-1; GC 631; ML 192; PP 138-9, 547; SR 78-9; 6T 341-2
Isaac born to DA 98; PP 146; 3SG 103; SR 77-9
Ishmael born to PP 146; 3SG 102; SR 78
members of, more than 1,000 Ed 187; PP 141; SD 321
parental authority in PP 176
combined with affection 5T 548; UL 249:4
parental faithfulness in AH 184; CG 25, 234; CSW 50; Ed 187; FE 286; MH 390-1; SR 75; 1T 118, 405, 454; 3T 59; 5T 494, 499
polygamy in PP 145-7; 3SG 100-4; SR 77-80
not sanctioned by God PP 145; 3SG 104; SR 80
priest of PP 141
offered morning and evening sacrifice PP 128; 7T 44
religion cultivated in 2SM 216-7; 5T 547-8
Sarah was only true wife in PP 147; 3SG 104; SR 80
Isaac’s education in SR 86
servants in, hundreds PP 147
treatment given to PP 142; SD 321
spiritual welfare of all in 5T 409
5. Promises to PP 125, 145-6; SR 77-8; 1T 203
foreshadowed church’s work today PK 703
fulfillment of:
final and complete PP 137
God not dependent on Jews for DA 106-7
in Canaan PP 169-70
in David’s time PP 716
in Egypt PP 232
in new earth PP 137, 170; 1SM 64
through Christ PP 170
Israel’s hope embodied in PK 683
Jews overlooked conditions specified in DA 106
repeated through Moses Ed 48
6. Religious life and ministry
altars erected by Ed 187; ML 35; PP 128, 132-3, 151-2, 168, 204, 499, 748-9; 7T 44
angels instructed and reproved GC 512; PP 547; 3SG 102-3, 105; SR 80
call of, God’s purposes in, might have been questioned HP 112:3
called:
from Chaldea to Canaan DA 60; MB 43; PP 125-31; 3SG 98-108; SR 75; 4T 523
to high honor PP 140-1; 5T 547
to make God’s law known to world PP 476; 8T 207
Canaanites instructed by PP 128
chosen as medium of privileges for all, not just as God’s friend RC 205:2
Christ revealed Himself to DA 468-9; PP 136
Christ the hope of 6BC 1077
circumcision rite given to PP 138; 3SG 297; SR 146
as covenant sign PP 138, 364; SR 149
connection of, with Christ; he talked with angels TDG 95:3
contrast between, and that of Jews DA 468
converts won by Ed 187; PP 127
enlisted in God’s service COL 301; 4T 524
faithfulness of PP 126; 3T 368-9; 4T 19
as steward of God SD 279; 4T 470-1
in obeying God COL 269; FE 286-7; PP 137, 363-4, 370; 3SG 296; SR 148; 4T 144-5, 253
in sacrifice 3T 406
in time of apostasy PP 125
witnessed by God CC 49:2
father of the faithful CG 18
friend of God MB 35-6; PP 128, 140, 153
God revealed in Egypt and Sodom through PP 368
God’s instruction to, prophets repeated DA 27
God’s leadings followed by 4T 524
God’s self-denial in giving His Son understood by TMK 20:2
God’s will communicated to PP 125
God’s word taught to others by Ed 187
gospel given to 1BC 1092; 6BC 1061, 1077; COL 126; PP 366; 1SM 230; 3T 369
gospel message borne by, in Canaan COL 126
happiest place on earth for PP 126
Holy Watcher knew 6BC 1059
hope of, Christ referred to PK 683
influence of,
beyond his household Ed 187
gave power to his teaching Ed 187
keeper of God’s law for future generations FE 504-5
light bearer,
to world 4T 523
nations divinely blessed through MB 35-6; PK 232
plan of redemption unfolded to 1BC 1092; DA 193; PP 137
pleaded with Christ for Sodom PP 139-40, 160; SR 80
prayer of, to see Christ before his death DA 468
purpose of God for COL 286; DA 27; FE 287, 505; MB 35-6, 43; PK 15, 232, 368, 683; PP 126, 363; 3SG 98-9; 1SM 409-10; SR 75-83; 4T 523-4; 8T 207
representative of divine truth 1BC 1093; 1SM 409-10
revelations of God’s will preserved through PK 682-3
Sabbath kept by GC 453
self-righteousness not the boast of PP 139
sower of seeds of truth COL 36; GW 112
teacher of new religion PP 134
tithe paid by CS 66; DA 616; MM 216
to Melchizedek 1BC 1093; PP 136, 525; 3T 393
trusted in Christ for forgiveness PP 370
truth for his time declared by DA 634
visions given to 1BC 1092; DA 32; PP 136-7, 267, 281-2; SR 75, 120; 3T 368
7. Sojourns
Egypt PP 129-31
Nile-enriched plains PP 133
Haran PP 127
Hebron (Mamre) DA 290-1; PP 133, 511; 6T 341
Ur of Chaldea PP 127
8. Miscellaneous
alliance of, with Amorite rulers PP 134-5
brave and skillful in war PP 134-5
characteristics of PP 133-4, 136; 3SG 99; SR 75; 6T 341
controlled by stern duty 1T 454
courageous for right PP 135
courtesy of ML 192; SD 321; PP 132-3, 142
covenant with, same gospel as preached to us AG 129:5
covenants God made with See Covenants
deception practiced by PP 130, 147
descendant of Shem 1BC 1092; FE 504; PK 687; PP 117, 125
descent from,
Jewish regard for DA 106
valueless if merely lineal DA 467
diplomacy of, wise PP 134
Elamites routed by PP 135-7, 157
Eliezer sent by, to get wife for Isaac PP 171-6; 3SG 109; SR 84
example of,
as family head UL 249:3
followed by few CC 49:4
in prayer and obedience HP 213:2
gentleman, true OHC 236:3
God of, seen to be with families united in service RC 169:7
God’s estimate of 5T 547-8
greatest lesson learned by DA 469
inheritance of,
new earth as PP 137, 170; 1SM 64
Isaac offered by 1BC 1094; 5BC 1081; DA 112, 468-9, 756; GC 18; PK 37; PP 147-55, 748-9; 3SG 105-8; 1SM 273; 1T 351, 454; 3T 368-9, 406; 4T 18-9, 144-5, 253
kindred and friends did not comprehend PP 126; 4T 523-4
kings admired and honored PP 133-6, 142, 147, 368; SD 321; 3SG 99; SR 75
Lazarus (beggar) accepted by, although inferior in society TDG 183:3
lessons learned by Lot from PP 158; 6T 342
life of,
one of prayer ML 35; PP 128-9; 7T 44
study MH 366
Lot and family rescued from Elamites by PP 135, 157
Lot’s separation from PP 133, 168; SR 76
Lot’s uncle ML 192; PP 127, 135; 6T 342
man of prayer PP 128-9
when under trial PP 148
Melchizedek blessed PP 136, 157
Melchizedek met, and his army PP 136
mental torture of, in sacrificing his son TMK 20:3
name of, formerly Abram PP 137-8
never an idolater 1BC 1092
not a stranger to Sodom PP 135-6, 157
obedience of,
certified when he took his son for a sacrifice HP 251:4
unquestioning 4T 524
obedience required even if like command to TMK 219:4
old man in his generation 4T 144
overcome by sin 4T 12
passions and attachments of, like ours PP 153
people of God to be lights as was HP 315:4
prayer of, that he might see Christ before he died was answered DA 468-9
priest and ruler of family PP 141
prospered and honored by God PP 368
relatives and friends did not comprehend PP 126; 4T 524
resurrection of Isaac expected by 3SG 106-7; SR 81-2
rich man’s prayer to, in parable COL 264
Sarah was half-sister of PP 130
Satan accused, before angels PP 154-5
son of, desire to adopt Eliezer as PP 136; 3SG 100; SR 77
sought to save people of Sodom by prayer PP 139-40
tempted by God means that God tested his faith HP 251:2
test of, most severe possible for human; father of faithful OHC 191:2
tomb of, in Machpelah Cave PP 169
voice requesting sacrifice of, same as calling from his country 3SM 195:1
war waged under divine counsel by PP 135
was sorely tried 3T 541
wealth of, not gained at expense of unfortunate PP 135-6
wealthy CS 139; PP 127, 132, 147; 6T 341
whitened head of 4T 144
youth of,
amid heathenism COL 286; DA 107; FE 287; PK 15; PP 125-6, 141, 169, 171; 3SG 98; SR 75; 4T 524
God revealed Himself in 3SG 98
Abraham’s farm
Abraham’s farm MYP 105; 2SG 214; 1T 118
Abram
Abram, Abraham’s former name See Abraham
Abrasiveness
Abrasiveness See Frankness; Harshness
Abridgment of the Christian Doctrine
Abridgment of the Christian Doctrine, by H. Tuberville GC 448
Abruptness
guard against COL 339; Ev 637; TM 190
nature does not work with TM 190
pricks as do chestnut burs 5T 605
subdue your 4T 557
See Frankness
Absalom
Ahithophel urged, to commit incest PP 739
Amasa made commander-in-chief of forces of PP 742
Amnon slain by PP 727; 4aSG 89
beautiful and gifted PP 729
beauty of, was pride of Israel PP 744
brooded two years over supposed grievances PP 729
conspiracy of,
recognized as judgment of God PP 732
to seize David’s throne PP 729-31
costly monument erected by, for himself in king’s dale PP 744
David and, Joab’s effort to reconcile PP 728-9
David’s attitude toward CC 181:6
David’s son PP 727-45, 748; 4aSG 89
death of, David’s grief over PP 744-5
dwelt in Geshur two years PP 728
energetic and unprincipled PP 728
fickle king PP 741
fled to Geshur after killing Amnon PP 728
forces of, defeated in battle near the Jordan PP 743
grave of, pit covered with heap of stones was PP 744
hypocrisy of, crowning act of PP 730
killed by Joab’s darts PP 743-4; 4aSG 89
lived two years at Jerusalem before his rebellion PP 729
permitted after two years to return to Jerusalem PP 728-9
proclaimed king in Hebron PP 730; 4aSG 89
readmitted to David’s presence PP 729
rebellion of, against David Ed 164; PP 727-45; 4aSG 89
rebellious, David’s love for PP 743
regarded as hero for killing Amnon PP 729
remarkable for his beauty and winning manners 4aSG 89
sedulously courted popular favor PP 729
sin of, God visited judgment on David through PP 748
sister of, dwelt with him in Jerusalem PP 729
waited two full years to avenge Amnon’s crime PP 727
wicked acts of, not prompted by God PP 739
Absolution
Absolution from sin DA 805-6; 5T 639, 649
Abstemious habits
Abstemious habits CD 225
Abstemiousness
in diet, benefits of MH 308; 3T 491
preserves intellect 3T 491
Abstinence
1. Total
desire for health-destroying indulgences overcome by CD 29; Ev 264; 9T 113; Te 101
from injurious indulgences OHC 269:2
from intoxicating liquors,
our only platform 7T 75
show need of CD 311, 445; Ev 534; WM 163
inebriate’s only safety MH 446
only safety for lover of fiction MH 446
pledge of,
should be presented to higher classes MH 211
should be presented to persons in high positions 7T 58
temperate man’s only safeguard MH 446
unite with WCTU workers in fostering WM 163
vote for GW 387-8
welfare of society demands, of ministers and physicians 5T 441
See also Fast; Fasting; Temperance
2. Miscellaneous
from flesh foods, beneficial CD 445
from food,
day or two a week benefits some 7T 134
in treating severe fever 2T 384
from things God prohibits, wisdom of MM 221; 9T 161
help for those practicing, as Daniel OHC 244:3
Abstract
Abstract, in education Ed 265
Abstraction
Abstraction Ed 133
Abstract lessons
Abstract lessons CT 187
Abundance
Abundance, danger from Te 101
greater danger to us than scarcity RC 142:2
See also Prosperity
Abuse
apostles suffered, for Christ’s sake 5T 87
Christ gave compassion for TDG 263:2
Christians patient under, avoiding courts of justice 3SM 300:0
crippling mind or body by TMK 86:4
discussion may open way for more UL 363:5
God’s hero under ML 70; MYP 134
how to react to DA 301, 353; 5T 17
human body’s,
nature protests against CH 563
remedy for 2T 325
See also Self-abuse
love led Christ to suffer, for your soul TMK 56:3
of God’s goods TM 166
of marriage privileges 2T 391
Spirit helps to bear 2T 270
standing unmoved by RC 292:3
test of, withstood because Christ suffered it for us TMK 150:3
tests soul to stand 7BC 907
verbal, martyrs to, find strength in Jesus TSB 47:2
who is strongest under CT 222
See also Persecution
Abyssinia
Abyssinia See Ethiopia
Acacia trees
at Mt. Sinai PP 347
in Vale of Shittim PP 483
shittim trees PP 453
wood of, sanctuary built of PP 347-8
Academy, Academies
SDA need CT 209
See also Schools
Accent, Accents
Accent, Accents, freezing, words spoken in FE 436
Acceptance by Christ
exempts no one from temptation COL 155
fears re TM 516
of persons most offensive MH 99
Acceptance by God
Acceptance by God SC 49-55
assurance of 1SM 178
conditions of AA 552; 7BC 956; CH 51; COL 152; SC 95; 5T 636
erroneous idea of 1SM 353
evidence of 1T 163
inner worth determines PP 638
See God, acceptance by
Accident, Accidents
angels preserved JW and EGW in 1T 347
by land and sea, sign of times ML 308
multiplied by liquor traffic MH 345
Satan works through GC 589-90; 1T 347
strict temperance results in fewer Te 281
common, teach children what to do in Ed 196
devils cause, to destroy gospel workers 1T 347
fatal, procrastination causes 4T 453
God’s judgments in, threaten travelers 5T 234
intoxicating drinks cause MH 331, 345; Te 34, 36, 288
meditated acts of benevolence cut off by 4T 81-2
missionaries should know what to do in Ed 221
previous knowledge of, Satan reveals to mediums 2T 172
protection from, for those who pause for prayer RC 207:4
Satan exercises his power in HP 342:3
saved for another trial in time of, through prayers UL 345:4
simple remedies in 2SM 295
students should know what to do in FE 427
true success is not result of PK 486
See also Danger; Disasters