EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Adam and Eve - Advent, second
Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve Ed 20-7; PP 44-62; 3SG 33-47; SR 20-3, 32-41
2. Before sinning (activities)
1. Before sinning
angels’ help promised to, in resisting Satan SR 30
animals and birds did not fear PP 50; SR 22
attributes given to, to be a blessing 3T 50
capable of:
bearing fruits of righteousness 5T 250
constant advancement 4T 93
executing God’s plans SD 7; 5T 311
increasing continually in knowledge, joy, and love PP 51
partaking of God’s nature 1BC 1082; SD 7; 5T 311
conformity of, perfectly to God’s will 8T 255
co-operation of, with Creator SD 7; 5T 311
created to:
contemplate and appreciate God’s glorious works 1BC 1082
glorify God in body and spirit 2T 65
reach highest possible development SC 44
repopulate heaven 1BC 1082
creation of,
planned before Satan fell EW 145; 3SG 33, 36; SR 20
diet of CD 378, 396; MH 295-6; PP 378
no flesh food in CD 395; MH 311; Te 160
divine requirements could be obeyed by 1SM 253
fruit of all trees but one eaten by CH 108; EW 125; 3T 72; 5T 504
fruit of tree of life eaten by 7BC 988; PP 50
garments of, not artificial PP 45; 3SG 34; SR 21
garments of light worn by COL 310-1; MH 461-2; PP 45; 3SG 34; 1SM 270, 290; SR 21, 38; 8T 255-6, 324-5
God instructed Ed 14, 20; MH 261; PP 50-1
how to tend garden MH 200
habits of, simple DA 367
happiness of,
employment essential to 1BC 1082; 3T 77, 153, 235
in obeying God’s law GC 531; PP 45; SC 9; 4T 293
provision adequately made for AH 26; CS 65; SR 24; 3T 77, 235
happy and innocent AH 26-7
holy PP 45, 48; SC 9; 3T 162; 4T 293
home of,
garden of Eden as CH 108; Ed 43; Ev 149; EW 125, 146; GC 646; MH 261; ML 175; MYP 364-5; PP 49-50; 3SG 34-5, 38-9; 1SM 268; SR 21-2; 2T 588; 3T 77, 153-4; 7T 81
God’s ideal for men MH 365
things that are reminders of Ev 149
immortality for,
dependent on tree of life PP 60; TM 134
on condition of obedience GC 533
kingdom of, earth as GC 674; MB 17; PP 50, 67; 3SG 36; 1SM 270; SR 22
knowledge God withheld from CT 402
last and noblest of creatures on earth AH 25
law of God given to FE 504; 3SG 295; SR 145, 148
written on their hearts 1BC 1104; PP 363
life of, harmonized with nature’s laws DA 367; MH 47
little lower than angels Ed 20; MYP 236; 3T 50, 568; Te 146
lower creatures were under MH 415; 8T 264
mental and spiritual gifts of, high Ed 20
minds of, powerful and well developed 1BC 1082; CH 108; DA 117; Ed 15; PP 45, 49, 595; 3T 72; 5T 250; 8T 264; Te 11
miracles by God delighted TM 243
nature of, harmonized with God’s law GC 467; PP 45
no artificial adornments and luxuries surrounded MH 261
no propensities or tendencies to evil in 1BC 1083-4; PP 49
obedience by,
condition of eternal life for COL 391
not compelled SR 30
physical features of, described 1BC 1082; CH 19; Ed 15-6, 20; PP 44-5, 48-9; 3SG 34; 4aSG 120; SR 21; 3T 139; 8T 264; Te 11
probation of 1BC 1106; 5BC 1082; 7BC 912; PK 682; PP 53; SR 19
to develop character 5T 311
requirements of God’s law understood by PP 52
Sabbath kept by DA 281; EW 217; GC 453; PP 48, 80; 3SG 52; SR 330
Satan envied 5T 56
Satan had access to, only at forbidden tree PP 53; 3SG 39; SR 31; 5T 504
Satan’s fall revealed to EW 147; GC 531; PP 52; 3SG 39, 43; SR 29-30, 37
Satan’s plot to ruin EW 146; PP 52; SR 27-31
surroundings of, best for health and happiness MH 261
testing of,
fidelity involved in Ed 23; PP 56
gratitude involved in CS 65
least God could give CG 80
love to God involved in Ed 23; PP 56
loyalty involved in CS 65; Ed 23; ML 323; PP 48; 3SG 38-9
mildest that could be given 1BC 1083
no suffering involved in PP 155
not severe PP 60
obedience to God involved in PP 60; 1BC 1082
tree of knowledge of good and evil as means of 1BC 1083, 1106; ML 323; MM 233; SR 24; 5T 504
universe watched 1BC 1083
tree of life accessible to PP 47, 90; 3SG 64, 89
tree of life invigorated PP 50
See also Adam; Eve; Man
2. Before sinning (activities)
angels instructed Ed 21; EW 147; 3SG 34; SR 21
re employment EW 147
re plan of salvation 3SG 52; SR 47-8, 56
re Satan’s rebellion and fall EW 147; 3SG 39
communed with: angels AH 26; DA 117; Ed 21; EW 147; MYP 255; PP 50, 56; 3SG 34, 39, 52; 1SM 268, 280; SR 21, 29, 47-8, 56
Christ under trees DA 290
God openly DA 281-2; Ed 15-6, 21, 30; GC 5; MH 261; MYP 255; PP 50, 67; 1SM 280; SR 51
companionship of God enjoyed by PP 56
created to be useful and not idle CT 273; Ed 21; PP 50; 2T 522
Creator’s visits greeted with joy by MH 261
education of, God’s plan for Ed 14-7, 20-2
garden of Eden tended by AH 27; CD 396; CT 147, 273-4; Ed 21, 219; FE 326, 419, 512-3; GC 648; MH 261; PP 47, 50; 2SM 355; 3T 153
nature studied by COL 18; CT 54, 186; Ed 16-7, 21, 100; MH 261; PP 50-1; 1SM 290; 8T 255
school of Ed 20-1; FE 314; SR 22-3
family school Ed 33
separation of, forbidden in work EW 147; PP 53; 3SG 39; SR 31
sights and sounds of Eden delighted MH 261
songs of praise sung to God by PP 50, 52; SR 22
tilling of soil learned by FE 314
universe’s mysteries open to PP 50-1
useful occupation was blessing to Ed 21
work assigned to AH 27; CG 127, 345; FE 314; SR 21; 1T 568; 4T 410; TM 243
pleasant and healthful CT 274; FE 314, 513; MH 261; PK 730; PP 50; SR 21
worlds innumerable studied by Ed 21; PP 51
3. Sin of
angels sorrowed over EW 125-6
believing Satan’s lie led to 1SM 214, 345; 5T 625
consequences of Ed 25; 2T 448-9; 8T 25
terrible 4T 311
woe and condemnation for world FE 283; 4T 311-2
death brought to all men by COL 391; EW 126, 149; GC 533, 544; MYP 69-70; PP 88, 479; 1SM 299; SR 60
deceptive reasoning led to COL 108
degradation resulting from 4T 268
distrust of God’s goodness caused Ed 25
dominion betrayed to Satan by DA 115, 129; MB 17; PK 682; PP 65, 67, 331
door opened to falsehood and error by Ed 25
doubting God’s word led to COL 108; Ed 25; EW 147
Eden home lost because of AH 540; 1BC 1086; 7BC 934; CG 79; COL 282, 289; CT 268; DA 741; EW 51, 148, 218; GC 299, 453, 533-4, 674; MH 129; PP 61-2; 3SG 45-6, 52, 89; SR 40-1, 46, 50-1; 3T 161-2, 491; Te 273; TM 134, 141
education given to man by CT 12
fall of,
by self-indulgence and ambition RC 51:4
caused by appetite/intemperance HP 193:5, 194:2
chain of implicit obedience broken by RC 56:5
Christ promised to come to save after RC 58:2
foreknown by God and Christ DA 22; 1SM 250
would have been prevented by heeding God TDG 215:4
See Adam, fall of; Humans, fall of
floodgates of woe opened upon world by CH 111, 409; Ev 598; MB 52; 3T 324; 4T 573; 8T 288
foreseen by God and Christ from beginning DA 22
garments of holiness lost because of MH 462; 8T 325
garments of innocence lost because of 1BC 1084
garments of light lost because of 1BC 1084; COL 311; MH 461-2; PP 57; 3SG 43; SR 37; 8T 255-6
God regards, as not small CH 409; SC 33; 4T 311
heaven has felt effects of SC 33
humanity ceased not to fall with 1BC 1082
humanity cut off from direct communion with God because of DA 116; PP 67; SR 46
humanity plunged into hopeless misery and despair by 4T 293
immortality promised by Satan in EW 218; GC 533
indulgence of appetite caused CD 153, 167; CH 111; DA 117-8; Ed 25; MM 264; 4aSG 15; 1SM 272; 3T 139, 161, 483, 486, 491, 542, 561; 4T 79; Te 13, 19-20, 267
intemperance in desire led to CW 125; MH 129
knowledge gained by CT 12; FE 446; MH 427-8; 8T 290
law of God transgressed by FE 382; 2SG 274; 1SM 230, 308; 6T 190; TM 134
lessons from CG 79; CS 137; 4T 11
loss of all by 1SM 283
restored fully by Christ PP 67; SD 231
love of God did not excuse COL 316
man’s nature corrupt and fallen because of DA 114; SC 62; 5T 738
mankind broke from heaven-ordained center by CT 33; 6T 236
men became Satan’s subjects as result of PP 67, 69
minds darkened because of 5T 738
misery and crime resulted from 3T 561
nature affected by CT 186; PP 59-60; 3SG 45; SR 40
presumption led to DA 126; GW 260
reasoning with enemy led to 5BC 1081
rejection of God’s authority led to Ed 25
reminders of GC 647
right to tree of life lost by EW 125-6, 218; GC 533; 2SG 275; 3SG 44-6, 64, 88; SR 40-1; TM 133-4
Satan gained control of human race by PP 77
Satan’s falsehoods caused PP 478
Satan’s power central in world because of 6T 236
seeking forbidden knowledge led to CT 12, 444; MH 427
separation of God and man caused by 2T 591
sin brought into world by FE 504; MYP 69-70
sorrow in heaven because of EW 125-6, 148, 149; PP 63; 3SG 44, 46; SR 46
temptation and fall of CH 108-9; Ev 598; EW 125-6; GC 531-4; ML 323; PP 52-62, 720; 3SG 36-47; 4aSG 120; SL 67; 1SM 267-70; 2SM 131-2; SR 32-41; 3T 372, 455; 5T 503, 698; Te 13; TM 141, 235
in eating of tree of knowledge 7BC 988; MM 233; 3SG 35; 1SM 277; 3T 72; 5T 365; 8T 288; Te 273, 283
Satan exercised hypnotic power in 5BC 1081
temptation to self-indulgence and ambition caused CT 32-3
temptations which led to, were three DA 116-7
warning to men 1BC 1106; SL 67; 4T 11, 248
why God did not prevent 1BC 1084
4. Subsequent to sinning
accused each other MB 126
Cain the oldest son of SR 53
chilled after loss of garments of light PP 57; 3SG 43; SR 37
coats of skins provided by God for PP 61; 3SG 46; SR 46
criminals before righteous Judge PP 66
death sentence on, hope of escaping 5T 637
diet of, herbs added to MH 296
disobedience in one small act seemed small to SC 33; 3T 324
Eden home will be restored to GC 647-8; PP 69
fig leaves sewed together by, for covering COL 311; PP 57; SR 37-8
hope for, in sentence pronounced on serpent PK 681
obedience pledged to God by PP 61
plan of redemption revealed to AA 222; 6BC 1061; 7BC 932; COL 38; DA 211; GC 348; PP 65-7, 366; 1SM 230; 2SM 106; SR 47-8; 9T 283
plea of,
for penalty not to fall on Christ PP 66
to remain in Eden PP 61; SR 41
probation granted PP 66
promise of salvation believed by 1BC 1084
saved from utter ruin 1BC 1084
visited by God SR 39
vitality of, diminished without tree of life PP 60
worshiped God in fields and groves DA 290
Supplement
appetite caused loss of Eden for CME 41:0; TMK 314:3
created perfect Con 10:2
deception of people today as of TDG 325:2
disobedience of, although laws and penalty known HP 153:2
divided family of UL 41:5
earth separated from heaven by sin of TMK 82:4
example of, should lead all to abhor sin OHC 94:7
experience of, warning to humanity on probation FW 21:2
eyes of, opened to their shame and ruin CC 20:3
freedom of choice given to TMK 14:2
garments of light and protection lost by CC 20:3
God created, perfect and supplied their needs TMK 13:3
God instructed; nature studied by them UL 198:2
hid from God CC 20:3
human nature of Christ passed through same test as 3SM 129:3
innocence of, lost UL 41:3
knowledge of God should have satisfied Con 15:1
law could not be changed for TMK 289:3
law of God presented to FLB 80:3
learn to trust God’s will from the experience of UL 318:2
light surrounded HP 198:2
lost Eden for one transgression RC 54:2
promise of victory heard by, before the curse TMK 16:2
Satan flattered, saying they would be above humanity TMK 291:3
science which deceived, deceives today 2MCP 719:1
sin considered by,
as not being so terrible TMK 14:6
as small; forbidden fruit TMK 255:3
sin of, followed in not responding to God’s love TDG 86:3
sin passed on by UL 41:5
temptation faces us individually as it did TMK 276:2
trust in God’s word would have secured TSB 50:2
Adam, second
Adam, second: Christ as AH 540; 5BC 1128-9; 6BC 1074, 1092-3; ML 323; PP 67; 1T 659
meeting of, with first Adam in City of God 6BC 1093; GC 647-8; 1T 659
temptation of Christ as 5BC 1081; 1SM 268
will restore all lost by first Adam AH 540
Adams, two
Adams, two: meeting of, in City of God 6BC 1093; GC 647-8; 1T 659
Adams, John Quincy
Adams, John Quincy GC 360-1
Adams, W. H. D.
Adams, W. H. D., quoted GC 361
Adams, W. M.
Adams, W. M. 2SM 202
Adams Center, N.Y.
Adams Center, N.Y. LS 181, 194; 2SM 223; 1T 665; 2T 377, 411, 424
Adapt
Adapt, gospel worker must be able to, his abilities to almost any place 3T 496
Adaptability
God is willing to increase our 7BC 912
gospel work needs Ev 524, 689; WM 176
improve in FE 496
increased in those who learn industrious habits TDG 203:5
learning, by working for God wherever needed SW 17:1
teacher who was unsuccessful lacked 1MCP 200:2
to needs and ways of others 4T 131
Adaptation
Bible truth’s, to human needs Ed 170
efficient gospel work requires 3T 496
human body’s, as means to end Ed 198
in work, importance of MH 499
ministers’, to people’s condition AA 386
of Scriptures to men’s needs 5T 748
to others’ feelings and ways 4T 65
Adder
See Serpents
Addiction
Addiction, novels produce, like alcohol and tobacco do OHC 275:3
Addition
God works by multiplication as we work by OHC 74:2; RC 295:5; TMK 160:2
Peter gives, for spiritual growth OHC 68
working on the plan of UL 45:4
Addition, God’s plan of
Addition, God’s plan of:
add grace to grace by SL 94-5; 4T 244, 449
first lessons in, many learn only 2T 472
in election to His kingdom 7BC 944
living on,
well-built life is formed by MM 217
work on AA 532; 6BC 1074; MYP 116; 1SM 379; 2T 360; 6T 148; 9T 187
by faithfulness in little duties COL 360
Additional precepts
Additional precepts given to man after fall PP 363-5; 3SG 295-6; SR 145-6
Address
good, colporteur work calls for 4T 389, 603
manner of, improved by walk with God 4T 405
men of pleasing, will forsake and oppose truth GC 608
See also Speech
Address, residential
Address, residential, Christ knows your DA 479
Adelaide, S. Australia
Adelaide, S. Australia MM 324, 326; 8T 132; TM 418
Adieu
Adieu, bid, to sadness and repining 2SM 273
Adkins, Robert
Adkins, Robert, quoted GC 388
Administration, Administrations
Administration, Administrations, working out of two, at Sinai PP 335-6
Administrator, Administrators
good, essential qualifications of 7T 249
Joseph’s ability as, in Egypt PP 221
of church funds GW 454
of God’s cause GW 454-7
treatment of workers by GW 452
whom God blesses Te 48
See Managers
Admission
Admission, terrible, for professed Christian 2T 348
Admonition, Admonitions
Admonition, Admonitions 6T 410
frequent and positive, does more harm than good MM 209
humiliating, sent by God to His people 3T 324
instruction for those who give MB 127-8
See Counsel
Adonijah
Adonijah, David’s son 2BC 1024; PP 749-50
Adonizedek
Adonizedek, king of Jerusalem PP 507
Adoption as God’s children
Adoption as God’s children 1T 510; 2T 44, 592; 4T 110; WM 24
attained through:
Christ 3BC 1147; 7BC 922; 1SM 80
transformation by Spirit 1SM 310
by covenant with Christ SD 15
conditioned on obedience to God’s commandments 2T 43, 441
faith lifts repenting soul to Ed 151; PP 754
grace in covenant ordained our COL 250; 6T 268
grace ordaining our, to be revealed RC 256:5
honoring our Father and kindred because of, by God TMK 361:3
obedience to be willing because of TMK 118:5
prerequisites to SD 230
refusal of, reason anyone perishes OHC 78:2
sons and daughters of God by; represent Him TDG 372:5
through Christ as sons and daughters of God TMK 60:3
Adoption
Adoption, of children CG 510; WM 232-6
by ministers’ wives 6T 285
reason many give for WM 234
of SDA parentage 6T 281-5; WM 232-3
Adoram
Adoram PK 91
Adoration
Christ given, in heaven; here OHC 61:4
See Worship of God
Adorning
that attracts many 3T 367
See also Clothing; Display; Dress; Jewelry
Adornment, personal
Adornment, personal:
calling for repentance 1T 131
Christ displayed no, but humility 1SM 260
display of: in nominal churches EW 274
in social gatherings TM 83
extravagance in 1T 135-6; 3T 401
money stolen for WM 166
significance of 1T 136
fear to spend time in 4T 72
graces of the Spirit to be our HP 165:4
hearts filled with TDG 57:5
imperishable, beautifully symmetrical character as ML 123
inward, caring for, as carefully as for appearance TMK 295:3
laying off, without heart change, like cutting foliage off tree SD 292; TDG 139:3
money used for,
needed in mission fields 9T 54
reason for misery in world RC 266:4
outward,
children taught that character beauty is better than RC 174:4
indicates lack of interior adornment 3SM 244:0
many think only of TMK 119:2
sanctified heart:
has no place for 1T 162
has no place for thoughts of needless OHC 273:2
self-denial needed in 5T 732
temptation to use means in AA 338; CS 155
that God recommends 3T 376
time given to, needed for religious duties 4T 72
true MYP 314, 345-8, 354-6, 359-60
harmonizes with inward peace and holiness SD 262
true refinement not satisfied with 2T 243
See also Artificials; Clothing; Cosmetics; Display; Dress; Jewelry; Ornamentation
Adullam Cave
Adult, Adults
are only grown-up children CSW 108
temptations not to be removed entirely from 2T 374
undeveloped, in child God sees an CSW 124
young, example of practical godliness to RC 41:4
See also Manhood
Adulterated substances
Adulterated substances as food, avoid CD 85
Adulterer
Adulterer, law in OT times condemned, to death PP 727
Adulteress
accused before Christ DA 460-2; MH 86-9
at Camden, N.Y. LS 129; 2SG 124-7
woman who is TM 434-5
Adultery
among unbelievers, order of the day 2T 459
Bible taught by a woman literature evangelist in TSB 163:2
both parties to, punished equally in Israel DA 461
broader definition of: communication of vile practices TSB 127:1
Canaanites guilty of PP 688
Christ forgave DA 461-2; MH 89
church members and leaders practice TSB 99:1
church members who commit AH 346-7
church to deal strictly with those in TSB 248:1
committed in heart DA 310; MB 59-60
concealed from family but God sees it TSB 100:3
confession of,
after extended counsel from EGW TSB 155
not reason for undisciplined fellowship TSB 248
refused TSB 152:3
David’s,
with Bathsheba PP 718-20
See also David
divorce valid on grounds of AH 342, 344-5
employment,
in literature work after, may be possible TSB 165
rejected if, known TSB 166:1
erroneous teaching re 5T 140-1, 144-5
extensive practice of, in this age TSB 98:4
fanatics guilty of LS 133-4; 2SM 28
fearful crime LS 242
Felix and Drusilla guilty of 6BC 1066
gravity of 5T 138-9
guarding against, in groups working for cities TSB 243
happiness ruined forever by TSB 130
Herod rebuked for PK 141; 2SM 151
hope for 2T 90-1
ignorance may not be claimed for; church discipline TSB 248:4
intemperance as general heading covering LS 242; 4T 385
Israel weakened by; ark removed from the camp TSB 248:3
law of God pronounced death upon PP 718, 727
love for another after divorce was, but other actions worse TSB 212:1
marriage may continue after spouse commits TSB 251:4
minister repenting from, England as place of labor for TSB 203
opportunity to prove worthy after TSB 239f
person guilty of AH 346-7; 2T 89-92
duty of, to spouse and children 2T 92
should repent before too late TM 447-8
popular churches filled with 2T 449; 4T 493
practiced in name of religion PP 337-8
professed people of God who are guilty of 2T 352; TM 146
bring reproach upon God’s cause 5T 139
restored to church membership AH 346
tenfold guilt of 2T 451
warning to TM 426-43
purity may be lost in counseling situation even without 1MCP 227:3
rebuke and discountenance 5T 138-9
regarded as sin God winks at 2T 449
repentance for, but seeking embrace of the adulterer TSB 165:0
Scriptures warn against 5T 145
Scriptures wrested in favor of 5T 140-1
seal of God not put on TM 446
seriousness of, not seen TSB 248
Simon of Bethany guilty of DA 566
sin not heinous to one living in TSB 141:2
sinfulness of, greater now; God is purifying a people TSB 249:1
stoning is not punishment for, but still second death TSB 131:3
warning against 5T 138-41; TM 433-4
warning not taken to heart by one in TSB 168:3
EGW shown scenes of 3SM 44:3; TSB 152:2
wine and cider lead to 5T 357
See also Divorce; Fornication; Fuller, Nathan; Harlots; Immorality; Incest; Licentiousness; Polygamy; Prostitution; Senses, gratification of; Sensuality; Sodomy; Vice, secret
Adultery, spiritual
Adultery, spiritual:
false worship is 1BC 1106
idolatry is PP 306
Advance
Advance 1T 663
Advance! Advance! Advance! in gospel work LS 441
as fast as possible, spiritually FE 464
failure to, retrogression results from 5T 534
great, when God’s work will make 5T 726
in everything worthy of attention 6T 189
in gospel work, be careful how you check TM 297
in proportion to light received 9T 158
nearer heaven 3T 476
SDA watchword 6T 157
strait and trying places call for AA 357
Advanced ideas
Advanced ideas, ministers purporting to have 2SM 13
Advancement
appreciation of past light to lead to further TMK 347:3
call for OHC 311:3; UL 143:7, 304:5, 362:1
Christian, God fixes no limit to AA 478; ML 110; SD 325
compared with opportunity HP 130:6
constant, Christian experience requires Ed 106; TM 506
continual:
character-building calls for MYP 45-6
determined to stand at the throne TMK 161:2
God requires 9T 156
God’s service calls for 4T 556; TM 506-8
importance of ML 96
in knowledge of Christ TMK 159:2
privilege of making AA 301
covetousness blocks, of God’s cause 7T 296
failure to make, in knowledge of religion and science FE 193
faith is strong with constant TMK 170:5
God can remove all obstructions to, of His work 8T 10
God expects constant; youth encouraged RY 47:3
law of heaven and of mind and body is HP 183:4
limitless, to partakers of the divine nature HP 148:3
made here, ours in future life SD 327
obstacles not to hinder UL 69:3
path of, opened to us HP 141:6
planned for us in God’s providence UL 102:5
plans well-formed for steps in 2MCP 630:1
promised God’s witnesses UL 47:5
proportionate to light received, make 9T 158
Satan opposes every step of HP 260:2
slow and solid UL 108:4
some refuse, unless they can see every step RC 201:5
spiritual,
cease not to make 1SM 314
every temptation is for our CT 237-8
feeling saved destroys motivation for Mar 236:5
no, without continual efforts and constant activity 3T 325
self-love and haughty spirit hinder 4T 93
why many people make no AA 565
steady, ambition sanctified for; faculties will increase 1MCP 103:4
truth’s, work for FE 123
under the arm of Omnipotence OHC 127:4
wisdom for, leaving all issues with God 3SM 135:3
See also Growth; Improvement; Ladder; Progress; Standing
Advantage, Advantages
Christ offers UL 319:2
colored would reflect Christ if given one-tenth of SW 65:1
fraud in seeking 4T 490; 5T 338-41
God has given every; no excuse for TDG 318:4
make the most of every, for personal improvement OHC 290:4
obligation of those with HP 100:5; SW 16:3
personal,
gained but not helping the world TDG 201:5
literature distribution mixed with seeking PM 280:0
prepared for obedient; cleansing and anointing needed TDG 336:5
selfish, commit no injustice to gain SD 164
spiritual,
gifts entrusted to influence the mind TDG 208:3
God makes inventory of; so should we TDG 85:3
negligence of many with LHU 209:4
taking,
in business TDG 337
of those in difficult circumstances RC 272:6
temporal/worldly,
fear of losing, by obedience TDG 64:2
securing, not life’s main object TMK 90:3
See also Opportunities; Vantage ground
Advent, first
Advent, first EW 152-8; DA 43-9
Adam learned of, after he sinned PP 67; SR 48
ancient faith in 1SM 231
angels,
could not tell Jews about LHU 30:3; Mar 11:3
identified Him at AG 162:3
rejoiced at See Angels
wanted to glorify, but people not prepared LHU 373
announced first in Judea DA 231
celebrated by heavenly host; make Christmas a blessing RC 373:2
Christ as a man at; He ascended to heaven as God LHU 102:3
Christ came not as king at DA 147
Christ’s mission at, few understood DA 34
condemnation hanging over world at time of TDG 84:2
confused with the second LHU 373:4
contrasted with the second AG 358:2
darkness covered the earth at time of RC 16:2
darkness over people at DA 32
day not known for, but we should honor the event TDG 360:4
discussed with children at Christmas time TDG 360:2
Enoch saw, in vision PP 85
essential for its time RC 16:3
foretold in Eden DA 31
Gentiles interested in GC 315
greatest event since creation LHU 30:8
heaven interested in; angels came to announce it TDG 360:3
hope of, patriarchs and prophets kept alive DA 31
hour for, heaven’s council determined DA 32; PK 700
intimated first to Adam and Eve PK 681
Jews,
could spread tidings of, throughout world DA 32
expected glory of second advent at time of LHU 77:3
rejected light re GC 430
Jews’ brightest hopes rested on DA 27
Jews’ separation from God kept angels from telling about Mar 11:3
Jewish expectations of DA 29-30, 34; Ev 55; 5T 253
for more than 1,000 years DA 27
Jewish leaders failed to proclaim GC 313
kingdom of glory not established at MB 107
light came at, but lesser light not to be despised TDG 246:3
Malachi’s closing words fulfilled before FLB 290:2
manner of, foretold GC 346
message of, kingdom of grace announced by DA 234
misunderstanding about LHU 135
moral darkness at TDG 31:4
Moses saw, in vision PP 475; 1T 659
Moses’ prophecy re DA 34
nations under one government at DA 32
not studied as it should be 7T 92; 9T 69
occurred as foretold GC 346
pious and aged Jews earnestly prayed for 5BC 1116
poverty and humility marking, Jews disliked 2T 142
predictions of LHU 35; RC 16:6
prefigured by Moses TMK 22:5
promises and prophecies re, as Deliverer PK 681-702
prophecies re,
Jews misinterpreted DA 30; Ev 612; 4aSG 115; 2SM 111
wise men of East studied GC 315
prophets foretold AA 374; DA 52
outside of Jewish nation DA 33
purpose of, to accomplish man’s redemption GC 313
rebellion was widespread before RC 58:4
Satan trembled at news of Con 27
star of, after angels returned to heaven LHU 30
time of,
Daniel foretold DA 31; GC 313, 378
definitely foretold DA 234; GC 346; PK 697
not revealed at first PK 700
rabbis cursed attempts to compute GC 378
See also Seventy weeks
understanding of, might have been possible UL 368:3
wise men surprised at Jews’ attitude toward Mar 11:6
world under Satan’s sway prior to 5T 738
world was ripe for DA 32
worldliness at time of COL 366
worship of cruel gods before 1MCP 183:1
Zacharias prayed for DA 98
See also Christ, birth of; John the Baptist; Incarnation
Advent, second
1. Belief in
carelessness in business should not result from 4T 309
character should be affected by 1T 132
cold in eighteenth century GC 309
dying out of churches 5T 153
growing feeble 1SM 93
idleness should not result from MM 268
waning among God’s people 2T 195; 3T 255
2. Doctrine of
American churches neglect GC 309
cherished by:
Abraham PP 137
Baxter (Richard) GC 303-4
Bengel (Johann A.) GC 363
Calvin (John) GC 303
David GC 300
early Christians GC 339
Enoch 1BC 1088; GC 299; PP 85-6; 3SG 55; SR 58; 6T 392; TM 230
Habakkuk GC 300
Isaiah GC 300
Jude GC 299-300, 426
Knox (John) GC 303
Lacunza (Manuel) GC 363
Latimer (Hugh) GC 303
Malachi GC 425-6
martyrs GC 302-3
Melanchthon (Philip) GC 303
Peter AA 536
Ridley (Nicholas) GC 303
Waldenses GC 303
Wycliffe (John) GC 303
discourses on, need of more CW 81-2; Ev 220
is present truth Ev 624; 5T 14
key unlocking subsequent history Ev 220
keynote of: every message 6T 406
Scriptures GC 299
not new and strange LS 50; 1T 41
people who have not yet heard EW 45
periodical articles on, need of CW 81-2
prejudice against Ev 248; 2T 387
publications on, translate and scatter 9T 34
rejected by many PP 102-3
Scriptures teach GC 300; SR 361
truth of, solemn and glorious GC 299
3. Events before and after
blotting out of sins precedes GC 485
Christ’s mediatorial work ends before AA 33, 228; EW 251; GC 485; PP 426
events just before TM 433
investigative judgment precedes COL 310; GC 352, 422, 480, 485, 548
judgment of wicked follows EW 290-1; GC 660
kingdom of God set up on earth subsequent to GC 322-3; 1T 360; 9T 63
Lord’s Supper to be celebrated until DA 653
man of sin continues until GC 579
millennium follows GC 658
papacy’s rise and work precedes AA 266
probation closes just prior to GC 490; PP 98; 2T 691
probation not given after 1T 342
prophetic periods do not extend to GC 456
Satan seeks to overthrow God’s people before 5T 295; TM 472
Satan works with all power and lying wonders before GC 389-90
stirring scenes precede CH 35
third angel’s message is last message before GC 454; SR 379
time of trouble precedes EW 22; 1T 72
4. Events connected with
character not changed at AH 16; 2T 355; 5T 466
Christians find rest at AA 264
death loses sting at PK 239
destiny fixed at 1T 342-3
earth emptied of inhabitants at GC 657
earth enveloped in flame at 5BC 1110; GC 638; PP 339
heavens depart as scroll at GC 334
immortality bestowed at See Immortality
joy of God’s people at COL 420-1; DA 151; EW 110; GC 641, 644; SD 360
Jubilee begins at EW 35, 286; LS 103
judgment day at, great PP 339
kingdom of glory established at GC 347; MB 108; PP 339
needs to be understood by all 7BC 986
prophecy meets final fulfillment at PK 387
reign of righteousness ushered in at GC 300
righteous dead not brought from heaven at AA 259
righteous dead raised at See Resurrection
righteous living changed at GC 322, 645
righteous living translated at See Translation
two classes on earth at SR 60
victory of God’s people at, final PP 468
wicked living terrified at COL 421; EW 16, 179; GC 37, 339, 636-40, 654; LS 66; MB 26; PK 720; PP 339-41; 2SG 33; 3SG 295; 1T 60; 2T 41-2
wicked slain at DA 108; GC 657; PP 110
5. Hope of
blessed LS 44-7; 6T 406; 8T 253
comfort in tribulation DA 320, 659
in all ages GC 339-40
since Adam’s fall GC 299
hope of church EW 107-10
in all ages GC 302
joy brought by DA 832; Ev 218; GC 339
Lord’s Supper to keep vivid DA 659
presentation of, needed often 6T 406
6. Manner of
angels attend Christ at See Angels
clouds and great glory attending CG 565; DA 632; PK 728
described COL 420-1; DA 739; EW 15-6, 35, 110, 179, 286-8; GC 301, 321-2, 640-5; LS 65-6, 103; PP 339-40; 2SG 32-3, 103; 1T 60
in Psalm 91 3BC 1150
literal and personal AA 33; EW 179; GC 301, 321-2, 641; 2SG 74
portrayal of, human pen cannot make GC 641; SD 357
power and great glory attending CW 109; FE 137, 335; GC 340, 352; LS 323; MM 21; PK 720; 8T 37; TM 234, 464
Satan’s attempt to counterfeit GC 624-5; 5T 698
sign of, small cloud in east EW 15, 35, 286; GC 640; LS 65; 2SG 32; 1T 60
splendor of, mortal mind cannot conceive GC 641
sudden GC 338-9; 2T 191; 8T 37
terrible effects of 5BC 1110; DA 780; GC 334, 636-7, 641-2, 644; EW 16, 34, 41, 272, 285-7, 290; PP 109-10, 339-40; 2SG 33; SR 409; 1T 184, 354
trumpet sound at, great GC 322; PP 339
universally known GC 625
visible to all GC 641-4
white cloud bears Christ at EW 15, 35, 286; GC 640-1; LS 65; 2SG 32, 103; 1SM 76; 1T 60
wrapped in flaming fire GC 641
7. Message of
act as though we really believe 5T 266
essential part of gospel COL 227-8
in 1844,
fanaticism and division not created by GC 398
not committed to religious leaders GC 315
reformation followed 1T 23
kingdom of glory announced by DA 234
ministers must preach GC 148
mocked and derided 4T 308
popular churches reject GC 340-1; LS 29, 43-4, 54; 1T 54
power must attend Ev 219
present, in utmost simplicity Ev 624
sound,
in earnest warning 8T 252
in every language and land 8T 116
throughout world 6T 412; 9T 24
talk, pray, believe 7T 237
tidings of great joy GC 339-40
8. Preparation for AA 55; COL 411; CW 109, 117; EW 111-4, 119; MM 268; 2SM 326; 1T 123-6; 2T 54-5; 4T 306-13; 8T 253; 9T 48, 106, 285
all heaven actively making ChS 84
description of those who make COL 420-1
gifts set in church for GW 481
great work to be accomplished in GC 425; 2T 116
health principles needed in 6T 224
health reform message essential to 3T 62
holy character a part of SL 26; 8T 331
how to make MYP 47-8; 1SM 139; 5T 15, 215, 717, 728
lack of, among people 1SM 113; 2T 346
latter rain accomplishes TM 506 See Rain
loud cry accomplishes EW 277
medical institutions to aid in 7T 107
message of Revelation 14 is to accomplish GC 435
most sacred and solemn work 3T 64
must be made beforehand 1T 705
presumptuous and careless delay in TM 238
rouse people to make Ev 217
warn people to make GC 10, 315; PP 89
9. Time of
apparently extended 4T 306
comes as thief to some DA 635; GC 371
danger of being surprised by FE 336
darkest period of earth’s history COL 414; PK 717
delay of,
explained CS 37; DA 633-4; Ev 694-7; GC 458; 1SM 68-9, 82; 2T 194; 6T 450; 8T 115-6; 9T 29
God did not will Ev 696; GC 458; 1SM 68
not long 6T 406
exact, is mystery DA 633
gospel of kingdom must be preached to all world before MB 108
gospel to be proclaimed just before COL 227
great work to be done before FE 369; 6T 438
how to hasten AA 111; COL 69; DA 633; CS 45; CT 324; Ed 271; MB 108-9; 8T 22; 9T 58
later than first expected Ev 695
live and act wholly in reference to EW 58
lovers of world profess to wait for 5T 456-7
Luther (Martin) expected within 300 years GC 303
many hoping against hope for PK 171
near and hasteth greatly AA 260; 8T 253; 9T 105
nearer than when we first believed Ev 219; 5T 88; 9T 48
nearness of,
call attention of people to 5T 9
consolation for those in trial 2T 275
do not remain ignorant of GC 372
fast-fulfilling signs declare 9T 11
many professing faith do not realize 5T 261
unbelief re, among God’s people 2T 196
privilege of hastening AA 600; COL 69; CT 324; DA 633-4; 6T 475; 8T 22
put too far off DA 635; EW 58; 5T 18-9
unfaithful servant’s attitude re DA 635; TM 237-8
very near CT 321; Ev 624; EW 58; FE 137, 335; 2T 192, 355; 5T 481, 573; 6T 406, 437; 7T 11, 235, 237; 9T 62; Te 25; TM 163, 187-8
voice of God will announce EW 15, 34, 285; GC 640; LS 65, 102; 1SM 75-6; 1T 59
wait and watch for CS 231; 2T 194; TM 364
waiting for, may seem long ChS 274-5; PK 387
we may know when, is near DA 235
with certainty 4T 592
what men will be doing at GC 491
when, will come AA 111; CT 324; MM 185
while waiting for,
do more than talk TM 187
do not sit in idle expectancy AA 267; DA 634; TM 163
duty of believers AH 23; Ev 220; EW 107-10; 2SM 150, 402-3; 6T 475
increase institutional facilities 6T 440
prepare way for 7T 139
search Scriptures 1SM 362
SDA need schools, sanitariums, and food factories MM 268
watch vigilantly AH 23
work to save others 2T 673; 9T 104-5
will not tarry past giving of message to all world Ev 697
work and pray for 1SM 113
world must be warned before PP 102; 2T 693; 6T 18
world’s spiritual condition at 4T 309
See also End; Time setting
10. Miscellaneous
Christ’s appearance at, as:
king and deliverer GC 423; PK 298
King of kings and Lord of lords GC 427, 614; PK 716
personal Saviour 6BC 1054
Son of man 5T 230
Christ’s departure from heaven at EW 281
Christ’s great prophecy re GC 371
Jerusalem’s destruction mingled with DA 628
Christ’s personal appearance at AA 33; EW 15-6, 286; DA 600, 739-40, 832; GC 423, 427, 641; LS 65-6; PP 339; SD 357; 2SG 32-3; 1T 60
cleansing of sanctuary is not EW 243-4, 250-1; GC 328, 352-3, 401, 410-1, 423-5; LS 63; SR 375-8
conditions existing just prior to, plainly declare Te 27
deception re,
beware of GC 625
Satan’s special GC 624-5; 5T 698; 8T 28
erroneous ideas re GC 321, 379, 525; 2SG 72-4
Jews held DA 193; Ev 612; 4aSG 115
Thessalonian believers held AA 258-9, 264-6; 7BC 909-10; GC 456-7
See also Time setting
faithful watchers for, sealed TM 445
false teachers surprised at COL 411; TM 233
fanatical ideas re 7BC 909
first angel’s message does not point to GC 424
first light of, who will catch COL 420-1; PK 720
foreshadowed,
by Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem DA 580
in Christ’s transfiguration DA 421-2; EW 162-4
in sanctuary services PK 684
in symbolic service GC 399-400
glories clustering about GC 301
gospel message points to COL 226
infidelity of world at 4aSG 118
last link in chain of earth’s history DA 630
Lord’s Supper points to DA 149, 659
men who crucified Christ will witness DA 739; EW 178-9; GC 637, 643-4; SR 212
not Christ’s coming to:
His temple GC 426
investigative judgment GC 480
object of:
completion of work of redemption GC 299
foretold GC 304
gathering of God’s people GC 37, 340, 427, 634
reaping of harvest of earth GC 454
Pilate’s wife shown, in dream DA 732
prayer for MB 108
promise of,
ever keep fresh in minds AA 33
which angels gave AA 33-4; DA 832; EW 191; GC 301, 339, 662
Satan’s deceptive appearance prior to GC 624-5; 5T 698
signs of See Sign of times
spiritual view of, dangerous 2SG 72-4
subject of:
Bible study arouses interest in GC 357
dwell upon Ev 624
keep, before our churches FE 336
once a theme of conversation 5T 387
theme for study Ev 187
unbelief re,
foretold by Christ GC 338
God displeased by TM 78
visions re 1SM 65
we should desire GC 340
whom Christ acknowledges at 1T 133
Supplement
advantages given to SDAs in preparation for HP 347:3
angels at LHU 373:5
at midnight when all are sleeping Mar 55:2
belief in,
inspires vigor in practical life TMK 357:4
shown by purity and cleanliness TDG 331:6
bodies changed at, but not characters RC 307:2
business engaged in at, by some elect LDE 76
expected by EGW in her day LDE 36
calamities and fear at time of 3SM 417:4
calls for rejoicing UL 356:7
character unchanged at FW 43:2
character weighed in balances at RC 303:5
Christ,
admired at, by believers FW 115:2
at, as King clothed in white, not as prisoner AG 358:2
comes as King, not as prisoner at Mar 282:8
comes in glory of Himself, Father and angels at OHC 367:3
crowns faithful who blessed others at RC 22:5
honored and exalted at HP 35:3
not to reign as a temporal prince at FLB 351:5
personally revealed at HP 357:3
receives His followers at TMK 54:5
to judge the world in righteousness at Mar 22:3
wears white garment at, not purple robe OHC 367:3
Christ’s,
divinity at, compared to His humility at death HP 358:3
image reflected by redeemed at TMK 61:5
church stands only in Christ near time of TMK 114:4
cities to be warned of; EGW’s desire RC 241:2
clean in lips and heart at VSS 150:1
cloud carrying Jesus at, will appear in the east Mar 287:8
consternation of unprepared at TSB 90:2
contrasted with humility of first advent HP 357:3
conviction brought to every heart at Mar 292:5
could have already occurred (1913) AG 353:3
crowns await those longing for Mar 309:4
dead raised at, to glorious immortality FW 74:2
deceptions,
cause Christ not to be received at TMK 54:2
those accepting, will perish at TDG 248:2
delay of, TMK 348
because few let lights burn Mar 55:5
by work not done in the church AG 353:3
God’s purposes in TMK 358:4
unfaithful servant spoke of RC 258:3
described UL 261
desire for, seeing deceptive power of the enemy TDG 198:4
desire to warn others of TDG 181:3
disasters proclaiming, attributed to wrong cause Mar 175:4
doctrine of, to be seen in the daily life HP 309:4
duty to be considered in light of TDG 296:2
earth shaking at UL 261:4
Enoch saw, and prophesied about it 3SM 339:1
expectation of, by faithful couple in 1843 3SM 193:2
face of God at, Jewish leaders remember spitting on Mar 293:6
faith in, seen in character TMK 312:4
faith tested to be found ready at TMK 282:2
foolish virgins not prepared for Mar 54:4
glory of,
misapplied to first advent UL 368:3
surpasses anything ever seen HP 357:3
hastened by giving gospel to world AG 353:3
heralding, similar to work of John the Baptist RC 201:4
hope of,
is far reaching; hope of seeing King FW 116:4
seeing Christ and being made like Him RC 59:3
humanity of Christ retained at HP 358:4
idleness not to occupy time waiting for OHC 221:4
keep before you; prepare for that day TDG 322:5
keep ever in mind HP 347:3
live faithfully regardless of time of HP 355:4
looking for, not complaining about sacrifice TDG 338:3
lost terrified at LDE 273
made known early to Enoch TMK 348:3
Malachi’s closing words to be fulfilled before FLB 290:2
message of, must be attended by living power AG 353:4
message of Rev. 14 proclaimed just before Mar 170:4
money for buildings thought too much because of PM 27:2
music is heard at LDE 276
evident HP 342:2, 342:1; TMK 354:2
not to lose its force OHC 346:3
objection to preaching, but Christ did RC 258:2
promised by Christ; shall we give up? TMK 348:2
parents to prepare children for RC 243:8
perfection while awaiting FLB 112:7
power to attend message of VSS 335:2
preach truth of; speak clearly VSS 335:1
prediction that some would live to see LDE 36
preparation for, HP 211:5, 285, 332:4; TDG 34:6
arouse people about Mar 106:4
by dwelling with Christ TMK 119:5
by knowing God here HP 250:2
by separating from evil and singing praise HP 95:3
by waiting and working HP 250:4
ends 3SM 155:3
faith in salvation through first coming as OHC 368:2
help one another in work of TDG 111:6
little time for OHC 187:3
neglected; enchanted by Satan OHC 346:4
now with watching and working AG 353:2; HP 250:4; Mar 76:6
possible for everyone UL 64:2
without spot or wrinkle RC 22:3
probation closed before FLB 351:4
proclaiming message to prepare for OHC 197:3
promise of, FLB 351:3
gave disciples joy UL 357:4
has encouraged faithful OHC 367:2
to be carried to the world PM 47:1
prophecies of, rejected by churches Mar 11:7
reaction at, of those who pierced Jesus LDE 275
readiness for,
by being daily right with God HP 227:4
in dwelling with Christ TMK 119:5
not attained in a moment AG 353:2
required TMK 191:6
responsibility for UL 192:2
reform needed to prepare a people for 3SM 292:1
rejoice for closeness of TDG 9:7
remnant must occupy until LDE 76
resurrection of believers at HP 358:4
righteous safe from fire at UL 261:5
safety is in a constant readiness for TMK 358:2
scenes of, impossible to describe LHU 373:5; Mar 292:3
SDAs to show faith in OHC 345:4
signs of,
crime, famine, pestilence LDE 27
earthquakes and floods LDE 25
encourage preparation TMK 81:4
fulfilling; canvassers needed PM 278:3
gluttony and intemperance LDE 22
in heavens 3SM 391:1
labor unions LDE 23:3
like in Noah’s world LDE 22
on the earth LDE 19
testify to nearness Mar 175:3
violence LDE 23
wars and disasters LDE 24:2
See also Signs
sin confessed too late at FLB 351:4
snare to those engrossed in business CC 37:7
soberness about, impressed on EGW TMK 141:3
song of Rev. 21:3, 4 at AG 358:5; HP 358:4
sorrow ends with UL 311:6
standing at, rejoicing in God’s salvation TDG 322:6
subject to be kept before the people TDG 296:2
sure even though not yet fulfilled OHC 367:2
surprise of UL 37:2
talk of, TMK 79:3
of the nearness of Mar 108:4
temple cleansed again before PM 170:4
think and talk about UL 311:2
those looking for, will represent Christ now RC 59:2
thoughts of,
should bring joy HP 355:3
when committed to Christ 2MCP 531:1
time of,
not known exactly but signs given RC 258:4
not to be said as one year, or put off LDE 33
unknown UL 365:2
when people are engrossed in business HP 343:6
two classes in world at the time of 3SM 391:1
vision of, partially revealed RC 243
waiting for,
cheerfully, keeping Christ before us Mar 106:5
patiently with courage TMK 348:5
warning of,
in disasters; people must know PM 313:1
to be given TDG 170:4
watch for;
by daily faithfulness HP 355:5
sing song of heaven here LHU 372:2
wait and prepare TMK 351:6
with mind and eyes TMK 328:2
when gospel preached to all, not when world converted AG 353:3
EGW watched for UL 89:2
work and meditation both needed in preparation for OHC 221:4
work for UL 89:2
work of preparation for, in Isa. 58 UL 360:3
work to prepare people for, not in vain TMK 348:4
world will wish for Christ’s favor at HP 285:5
youth who will meet Christ in peace at HP 216:2
youth’s life to show they believe in nearness of OHC 346:5
See also Day of God; Translation