EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Church, Churches (Part 1 of 4)
Church, Churches
1. In apostolic times EW 192-209; SR 241-319
adorned by: exemplary lives of its members 5T 166
holy principles of its members 5T 166
antinomianism in AA 553
apostles built, on foundation laid by Christ AA 595-6
appointment of seven deacons proved great blessing to AA 89
as Christ’s representative on earth AA 122
backsliders reconverted to, after outpouring of Spirit AA 48; 8T 19-20
baptized with Spirit’s power ML 47
beautiful in its simplicity 5T 166
became selfish and ease-loving 8T 26
bright days of, when glory of risen Christ shone upon it MB 137
brotherly love waned in, in John’s time AA 548
change in, caused world to be robbed of blessings God desired men to receive 8T 26
changes that gradually came into AA 548, 580-1
Christ’s divinity denied by some men in AA 553
Christianity taught in its purity by 5T 166
coldness crept into, in John’s time AA 580; 6T 422
consolation brought to, re true state of the dead AA 258
constantly enlarging work was entrusted to AA 90
controversy in, that brought consternation to Gentile believers AA 188
converts flocked to, in all directions after outpouring of Spirit AA 48; 8T 19-20
critical time in, John’s banishment to Patmos occurred at AA 581
deceivers in AA 553
defective, needed stern reproof and chastisement in John’s time AA 587
did not have privileges and opportunities that SDA have 5T 156
did not win souls by display or learning 5T 166
differences sprang up in AA 580-1; 6T 422
dissensions imperiled AA 553
early, faithful Jews composed AA 377
entirely new phase of work entered upon by AA 136
established in Pisidia, Paul later visited AA 205-6
establishment of, centuries of fierce persecution followed AA 597
external and internal foes endangered AA 395
false doctrines urged on, in John’s time AA 580
feeble in its beginning DA 413
financial support of AA 70-6
first efforts of, usually confined to Jews AA 155
first work of, was seeking out friends, relatives, and acquaintances WM 64-5
future apostasy in, was revealed to Paul AA 395
future prosperity of, imperiled by one man or set of men bearing its burdens alone AA 88
general financial interests of, deacons’ responsibility re AA 89
glad tidings of risen Saviour were carried by, to utmost bounds of inhabited world AA 48; 8T 19
God wrought mightily for, through Spirit AA 53
gospel order in, further perfected by ordination of seven deacons AA 88-9
gospel was carried by, to ends of earth 8T 21
to every nation under heaven in one generation 8T 26
gospel was preached to all world by AA 48, 578-80; ChS 254; COL 120; MH 141; 8T 19, 21
before destruction of Jerusalem DA 633
in one generation AA 593; Ed 96; 8T 26
Greek and Eastern, Paul sought to establish firmer union between AA 487-8
grew in spite of persecution AA 597-8
growth in membership of, increased heavy burdens of its leaders AA 88
heresy imperiled AA 553
history of: is among our most precious treasures AA 593
purpose of AA 593
secret of life and power that marked AA 64
was written under direction of Spirit AA 593
labor for Gentiles by, problems met in AA 161
liberal, Paul’s instruction re AA 335-45
life and power of, secret of AA 64
loss of Paul’s labor to, why God permitted AA 417
lost her first love 8T 26
many believers in, cut off from family and friends by persecution AA 70
members of, possessions freely sacrificed by CS 41
membership of, many classes of people of various nationalities composed AA 87
mighty work accomplished by ChS 254
missionaries of, miraculous gift of tongues given to 5T 391
multitudes won to Christ by 5T 166
new phases of doctrine urged upon AA 580
newly organized, commended to God by Paul and Barnabas AA 187
Nicodemus came to defense of, in time of need AA 104-5
Nicodemus used his wealth to sustain DA 177
at Jerusalem in advancing gospel work AA 105
officers were appointed in each AA 185, 206
onward progress of, nothing could withstand AA 91
opening labors of, hardship and bitter grief attended AA 595
ordinances of Christianity were uncorrupted by device of men in 5T 166
organization of: after model pattern of Jerusalem church AA 91-2
further perfection of, when many groups of believers were organized throughout world AA 91-2
in Lycaonia and Pisidia AA 185, 205-6
John was exiled to Patmos more than half a century after AA 568
outpouring of Spirit upon, results of AA 35-56; ML 36, 61; 5T 239; 7T 31-5
Paul desired that false teachers be separated from 5T 243
Paul did not forget, that he had established AA 186
Paul was placed in communication with, when converted AA 120, 122, 163; 3T 430-3
Paul’s care for, became ever-increasing burden AA 186
persecution against, gave great impetus to gospel work AA 105
under Nero AA 487-90
persecution scattered: from Jerusalem in A.D. 34 DA 233; GC 328; PK 699
in God’s providence AA 105; 6T 330
Peter had much influence in DA 817
Pharisees opposed SR 254
plain preaching of God’s word by, divine power attended 5T 166
poisonous errors that were creeping into SL 63-5
power of Spirit made, effective AA 53
precepts of Christianity were given to, by voice of inspiration 5T 166
preparation of, for baptism of Spirit AA 35-7; SR 241-2; TM 65-6, 170
proper order and system were established in each AA 185
remained comparatively pure GC 384
responsibilities in, need for further distribution of AA 88-9
result of outpouring of Spirit on, on Day of Pentecost AA 48; ChS 254; 8T 19-20
revelation given to John was for guidance and comfort of, throughout Christian dispensation AA 583
revival of faith and power of, results of GC 48
rulers’ efforts to destroy AA 597
Sadducees opposed to SR 254
Satan tried to create doubt and dissension in 7BC 947
Satan’s efforts to introduce disunion into AA 87-8
some men in, clung to Jewish customs and ceremonies AA 553
spirit of Christ revealed by 5T 166
spirit of worldliness cherished by, after losing first love 8T 26
spirit that pervaded DA 551
spiritual leaders of, burdens that should not have been borne by AA 89
stirring reproof and chastisement needed by, in John’s time AA 587
storms about to fall upon, Christ foresaw GC 39
suffered for Christ’s sake 1T 78
systematic benevolence in 2SG 230
teachers and leaders in, martyred soon after First Epistle of Peter was written AA 528
time of great peril before, Paul foresaw AA 502-3
time of peculiar trial to, First Epistle of Peter was written at AA 528
unselfish liberality threw, into transport of joy AA 344
unworthy members in COL 73
various interests of, deacons helped in binding together AA 89
weapons of early, God’s word and Spirit were TM 67
witnessing of, for Christ TM 66-70
work of directing repentant sinner in way of life belonged to AA 122
working forces of, Spirit led apostles to outline plan for better organization of AA 89
zeal and labors of AA 578-80
2. During first centuries
acceptance of heathen rites and customs corrupted GC 443
allurements of temporal prosperity and worldly honor imperiled GC 42
apostasy in EW 210-3; GC 42-8; SR 322-4; 8T 241-2
compromising that led to GC 42-3
departing from simplicity of gospel resulted in GC 384, 443
in second century GC 384-5
prepared way for development of papacy GC 443
some Christians stood faithful amid GC 43
Satan worked with subtlety to weaken and destroy 5T 297
apostate, Waldenses arrived at truth in opposition to dogmas and heresies of GC 64
apostolic, Waldenses contended for faith of GC 64
civil power’s support sought by GC 443
to control consciences of people GC 443
comparatively pure during period of persecution EW 222; GC 44
compromise of, with paganism GC 42-5
conformed to pagan practices to facilitate acceptance of Christianity by heathen GC 384
corrupted by: accepting heathen rites and customs GC 443
departing from simplicity of gospel GC 443
deceptions and abominations disguised in sacerdotal garments were introduced into GC 45
early in history of, mystery of iniquity began its baleful work AA 266, 587
favors and honors sought from world by EW 226-7
fearful peril of, when pagan persecution ceased GC 42
first departed from simplicity of gospel by conforming to pagan practices GC 384
great men’s favor and support sought by GC 50
heathen philosophers’ teachings influenced GC 58; SR 333
history of, testified to fulfillment of Christ’s words GC 39
hypocrites and open sinners united with EW 228
idolaters entered into GC 42-3; SR 322-4
idolatrous ceremonies were incorporated into faith and worship of GC 43
idolatry brought into GC 43
image worship brought into GC 43
leaven of idolatry was brought into GC 43
most of, assumed new form by end of second century GC 384-5
pagan ceremonies and superstitions were incorporated into faith and worship of GC 50
pagan doctrines were incorporated into faith and worship of GC 50
pagan spirit controlled, in fourth century GC 50
paganism’s conquest of GC 50; SR 327
persecution of, by heathen EW 210-1; GC 39-48; SR 320-1
purity and power lost by GC 43
religious declension in GC 444
Satan insinuated himself into, under cloak of pretended Christianity SR 322-4
Satan’s banner planted in SR 322
Spirit and power of God lost by GC 443
superstitious rites were incorporated into faith and worship of GC 43
world cloaked with form of righteousness walked into, in early part of fourth century GC 50
worship of images was brought into GC 43
worshipers of idols united with, but clung to idolatry GC 43
3. During Dark Ages
captivity of, during long period of relentless persecution PK 714
Dark Ages were days of peril for GC 55
God sustained, through centuries of persecution, conflict, and darkness AA 11
history of, during Dark Ages GC 55-60
in wilderness, Spirit was given to instruct AA 53
was true church of Christ GC 64
of Piedmont, maintained their independence for centuries GC 64
supremacy of papacy was reluctantly acknowledged by some leaders of GC 64
peril of GC 55
refuge found by, in seclusion and obscurity during Dark Ages GC 54-5; SR 331
true, church in wilderness during Dark Ages was GC 64
hatred of Romanism for Bible Sabbath led to separation of, from Rome GC 65
under rule of papacy were early compelled to honor Sunday as holy day GC 65
4. Authority of 3T 428-34
abuse of, by church leaders TM 76, 362, 485-505
by conf. officers TM 347-8
by conf. president TM 496
by officers in gospel work TM 491-2
by responsible men TM 260, 359-64
arbitrary or overbearing action toward ministers by, EGW protested against 1SM 33
arbitrary use of: church leaders warned against CW 38; 4T 130; TM 357-8
God does not sanction 7T 179
loss of souls caused by 5T 614
should not be manifest in gospel work TM 168
as designed by God AA 164
cannot be lightly esteemed 4T 17
Christ has identified Himself with 3T 432
Christ is SD 303
Christ sanctioned AA 122; SR 271; 3T 433
contempt is shown for God by ignoring AA 306; 5T 243
display of, that dishonors God TM 491
dominating conf. president should be deprived of TM 362
erroneous idea re 3T 493
exercise of, manifest Christ’s spirit in TM 362
fathers warned re rebellion against 4T 203
he despises God’s voice who disregards or despises AA 164; DA 806
heavenly authority ratifies, when Bible rule has been followed GW 502; 3T 428; 7T 263
highest: is not given to one man or small group of men 3T 493; 9T 261
is that of general church council AA 196; SR 308
judgment of Gen. Conf. is, that God has on earth 3T 492-3; 9T 260-1 See also General Conference
how Satan works through GC 591
invested in church: by Christ 3T 430
by God AA 164, 306; 3T 417; 5T 243
is God’s delegated authority on earth 5T 107-8
leaders of apostolic church did not covet AA 209
let individual judgment submit to 4T 19
many people use, to overthrow truth GC 455
no laws ordained by, are included in gospel commission DA 826
no one can be justified in disregarding and despising AA 164
Paul’s respect for AA 200
persons exercising, should constantly cultivate self-control CW 38
rejection of, significance of AA 164
respect due to 5T 107
respect for, Paul and Peter taught AA 200
subverted by indulgent parents 4T 199
too much, men in important positions of responsibility should not seek 9T 270; TM 260
unwise, must not be exercised over God’s people 9T 147
5. Classes of (misc.)
above: Christ desires to prepare us for service in 8T 23
God’s appointed agencies to prepare people for MYP 265
God’s people in church below must be prepared for great reunion in 7T 264
is one with church below 6T 366
working church is connected with TM 204
all aglow, how members are affected by 5T 130
Anglican See Church of England
believing, working church will be TM 205
below (on earth): God’s people in, are to be prepared for great reunion in church above 7T 264
is one with church above 6T 366
is uniting with church in heaven AA 11
should symbolize church in heaven 6T 239
capable of ministering to the suffering, sorrowful, and tempted, Christ died to establish MH 106
Christ’s little, before death DA 719
church on earth united with, in heaven can accomplish all things 7T 31
church on earth would be symbol of, in heaven if members were of one mind and faith 6T 239
college See College church
clad in armor of Christ’s righteousness will soon enter final conflict PK 725
clad in complete armor of light and righteousness enters the final conflict TM 17
complete, man who would be satisfied to be 3T 438
composed of poor and uneducated members, potentialities of 1SM 265
composed of poor members, duty of GW 222-3
consecrated and self-denying, God will work through 1SM 117
corrupt, Revelation 17 foretells destruction of 7BC 983
divided, clinging to individual rights and preferences has caused PP 132
how to deal with 3T 110
educated to look to and depend on human resources become weak TM 380
endowed with righteousness of Christ is depository of wealth of His mercy, love, and grace TM 18
enfeebled and defective, is only object on which God and Christ bestow supreme regard AA 12; SD 13; 2SM 396; 7T 16; TM 15, 49
entertaining son of deceit and false witness will discard message God has sent TM 409
failing to follow God’s opening providence degenerates into observance of forms GC 316
faithful to its trust need not fear coming to naught AA 586
growing, working church is GW 198; 4T 319
happy, church that successfully labors for the erring is LS 187-8; 2T 22
having great light and advantages, ministers should not have to hover over 7T 255
having poor among them should not: neglect their stewardship 4T 551
throw burden of the poor and sick on sanitarium 4T 551
healthy, must be composed of healthy Christians CH 592
honoring God, forces of enemy will not be able to overpower 8T 11
no power can stand against AA 600; PK 259-60; 8T 11
imbued with Christ’s life, effort for world without is result of loyalty to Ed 269
in debt continually, duty of CS 263
in last days is to be light of world polluted and demoralized by sin TM 49
inactive, Satan gives employment to 6T 425
Jewish See Jewish church
knowing truth, message of Isa. 60:1 is for 6T 23
laboring successfully for the erring is happy church LS 187-8; 2T 22
languishing, how outpouring of Spirit may be enjoyed by MYP 133
Laodicean See Laodicean church
leavened with her own backsliding, warning to 8T 250-1
live, working church is 5T 272
living: earnest invitations will be given by 7T 15
God has TM 45
many things needed to be done to have, are not done 6T 371
Solomon’s temple as fit emblem of PK 36
working church is ChS 83; MM 332; 5T 272; 6T 435
loyal and obedient, excellence of divine power will dwell within PK 259; 8T 11
loyal to God must engage in no ordinary conflict TM 51
Methodist See Methodist Episcopal Church
militant: all our zeal will not be successful in making, as pure as church triumphant TM 47
called upon to suffer trial and affliction PK 723
church now is 7BC 988; MH 504; 8T 42; TM 45
defective members in TM 45
faithful members of, will become church triumphant Ev 707
God has special interest in 7BC 971
how member of, can join church triumphant FE 179
is not now church triumphant FE 294; 2SM 226; TM 21-2, 45, 61
men who fight against, beware of TM 22-3, 51
misguided zeal that seeks to purify TM 47
ministers and all in, should say, “Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and forever” TM 15
most prosperous spiritually are most systematic and liberal in sustaining God’s cause SD 264; 3T 405
needing financial aid, our duty to 8T 136
needing to be reproved and warned and counseled is only object on earth on which Christ bestows supreme regard TM 49
not exalting God’s power will surely be left to be brought down to ground 8T 127
not performing every revealed duty degenerates into observance of forms GC 316
obscure, SDA are not to be CH 338
poor, what Christ can do through MH 106
powerless because of vainglory are many 5T 174
praying, feeds on bread of life and drinks of water of life TM 205
working church will be TM 205
prosperous: condition essential to SD 288
must have men on whom it can rely in times of peril 2T 637
preserve dignity, high regard, confidence, and love in order to have 3T 55
prosperous and happy, privilege of being 5T 132
Protestant See Protestant church
proud and boastful, will surely be forsaken by the Lord 8T 127
pure, is compared to virtuous woman GC 381
pursuing Christlike activity with persevering zeal will arise and shine TM 205
receiving, working church will be TM 205
refusing to accept every ray of light, spirit of vital godliness will disappear from GC 316
remnant See Remnant church
revived because some individual seeks earnestly for God’s blessing ChS 121
Roman Catholic See Roman Catholic Church
Satan’s, large confederacy composes TM 16
works to cast off God’s law TM 16
works to confuse distinction between good and evil TM 16
seeking support of secular power is devoid of Christ’s power MB 127
seven (of Revelation 1 to 3): prophecy re AA 585-6
seven candlesticks of Revelation 1 symbolize AA 585-6; 5T 752
symbolize church in different periods of Christian era AA 585
SDA See Seventh-day Adventist Church
shut away from bearing burdens for others soon will suffer spiritual feebleness LS 188; 2T 22
sleeping, is called to wake up and work ChS 90; 6T 434
sleeping apostles represented 5BC 1104; 2T 205
spurning or slighting message of truth becomes enshrouded in darkness GC 378
state, formed in Massachusetts Bay Colony GC 293
tended like sick lambs are many DA 825
treachery of wavering, is written in books of heaven TM 17
triumphant AA 593-602; 2SM 396-7
all our zeal will not be successful in making church militant as pure as TM 47
church militant is not now FE 294; 2SM 226; TM 21-2, 45, 61
faithful members of church militant will become Ev 707
how member of church militant can join FE 179
true: are united in one Lord, faith, and baptism SR 289
glorious prospect beyond, Zephaniah called attention to PK 389
is guardian of treasures of truth committed to God’s people GC 64
Israel of God today is PK 74
Roman Catholics separated from GC 51
Romanists accuse Protestants of willful separation from GC 51
terrible trials were to beset AA 266
will suffer persecution similar to that of Esther’s time PK 605
Zephaniah called attention to glorious prospect for PK 389
true to her allegiance, forces of enemy cannot overpower PK 259-60; 8T 11
no power can stand against AA 600; PK 260; 8T 11
uniting with world will become corrupt TM 265
universal, pope declared to be visible head of GC 50-1, 54
visible, Protestantism sets authority of God’s word above GC 204
Waldenses as, in wilderness GC 64
Waldensian missionaries raised up GC 72
weak, members who scatter from Christ make COL 340
weak and inefficient, lack of Christ’s grace makes FE 258
lack of zeal to witness for truth with mighty power causes 8T 22
weak and sickly, minister’s unfaithfulness causes Ev 326
weak as water, inconsistent and unguarded course of members makes 2T 186
without converted ministers will be sickly and ready to die Ev 643
without spot and wrinkle, Christ will present to Father 1T 163
working: is connected with working church above TM 204
is growing church GW 198; 4T 319-20
is living church ChS 83; MM 332; 5T 272; 6T 435
live church is 5T 272
will be praying, believing, and receiving church TM 205
will realize that its members wear Christ’s yoke 1SM 117
world-conforming, oppose and despise truth COL 78
6. In home CG 480-5
assemblies of, appointed opportunities for early and latter rain TM 508
children should learn to pray in CT 110
every family is CG 549
parents have little, in their home 6T 354
reading circle that improves ML 199
reform your 7T 67
thorough reformation needed in AH 441
See also Home
7. Large
attract many members who merely seek to secure financial benefit 5T 185
believers should not move to places where there are 5T 184
children are in greater peril in 6T 198
class of members who are heavy burden to 5T 185
colonizing of God’s people into, is contrary to His plans 8T 244-5
colonizing of SDA to form, does not please God 2T 633
dead weights in, how many members become 2T 114
declining spirituality in, remedy for 8T 244
do not look upon, as enjoying great advantages 5T 184
evil surmising and criticism prevalent in 8T 83
financial aid should be given by, to poorer churches 8T 136
how, should relate themselves to smaller churches 8T 136
human wisdom tends to build up MH 147
idlers in Christ’s vineyard in 2T 114
institutes should not be held in 6T 442
many members are hindrance rather than help to 5T 185
many members of: do comparatively nothing to advance gospel work 8T 244
do not know where to take hold to labor 2T 114
need to be transplanted in order to have room to grow strong MH 152; 8T 244
feel that they have no part to act 5T 185
members of: are not growing in grace and knowledge of Christ 6T 424-5
content to do little for others MH 151
do comparatively nothing 8T 244
do not bring religion into business 6T 424
dying spiritually for lack of work to do 8T 244
feel little interest in salvation of souls 6T 424
feel little responsibility for progress of God’s work 6T 424
problem of keeping, active 2T 114-5
membership of, rule that will work well re 8T 244
officers of, taxing labors of 2T 115
perils facing members of 3T 197
problems met with in 8T 83
problems peculiar to 3T 197
SS of, in danger of becoming formal, mechanical, and spiritless CSW 164
SDA counseled not to unite with 8T 83
SDA should not move into cities to unite with 8T 82
should not be led to be helplessly dependent on ministerial aid MM 315
spirit of criticism in 8T 83
talent of many people is buried in 2T 114
why many members fold their hands in 5T 185
why many members shun responsibility and effort in 5T 185
youth in: much might be done for CT 41
special need of work for 3T 197-8
special training schools for GW 75
8. Need(s) or ought to
accept gospel workers gratefully as they would accept Christ AA 278
advance from victory to victory AA 91
arouse to action now as never before PK 716
awake: before it is everlastingly too late 6T 437
to dangers to be met Ev 362-3
to her responsibility 1SM 117
bear: decided witness for God Ev 86
their own burdens 3T 10
beware of preachers who do not cherish spirit of humility and self-denial 5T 88
care for lambs of flock AH 358-9
carry: message to world Ev 16
to perfection work commenced by Christ 5BC 1146; SD 296
cease putting dependence upon men TM 380
contribute to God’s cause in foreign fields GW 466
convey God’s saving mercy to world MM 131
co-operate: in work of spiritual tilling 6T 420
with minister in saving souls AA 206
correct their ways lest God visit them in judgment 2T 142
do: med. miss. work MM 315-6; WM 338
miss. work for the helpless and suffering 6T 85
systematic miss. work WM 182
work given them by God Ev 114
work that Christ did during His ministry CH 210
educate youth for miss. work CT 69
enter regions beyond GW 464-70
examine carefully candidates for gospel work EW 100
exclude from fellowship: members bringing dishonor on truth GW 502; 7T 262-3
unworthy members GW 502
feed lambs of flock CG 42
feel interest for its own poor 4T 509
fight against seen and unseen foes 8T 42
follow on in God’s opening providence GC 316
fulfill: gloriously her mission of proclaiming gospel to world AA 91
her night watch 2T 205
give attention to colporteur work CM 7
give in unselfish love and benevolence a representation of Christ’s love MM 315
give in word and action a representation of Christ’s love MM 315
grow in spiritual strength and efficiency TM 174
have festivals of rejoicing unto God CT 371
help: each other to care for their sick and poor 6T 272
in training youth for miss. effort 5T 556
people who cannot help themselves WM 217
worthy students needing financial help CT 69; 5T 556; 6T 213
hold her principles firmly and decidedly before kingdom of world TM 17
hold up standard of true reform in their territory 6T 292
humble their hearts and see their great need of correction 2T 142
illuminate world 1SM 133
improve their talents to God’s glory 4T 618-9
increase in activity and enlarge her bounds 2SM 396
keep herself pure, sanctified, and holy 7BC 986
labor for the erring 3T 186-8
leave trained and experienced workers to press into new fields 6T 292
live truth if they expect strength 6T 370
make: more liberal efforts to train SDA youth CT 43
special provision for training missionaries 5T 391
wise use of literature CT 530; 9T 87
make known God’s love to men 3T 381
manifest principles of Christ’s kingdom COL 296-7
multiply TM 199
practice hospitality 6T 342-4
practice truth TM 400-1
pray for impartation of Spirit TM 64
prepare way for ushering in God’s everlasting kingdom PK 375
put away all pride of external display 5T 581
put on her beautiful garments now TM 16
receive and in every possible way communicate light 6T 425
reflect to world God’s fullness and sufficiency AA 9
relieve ministers of extra burdens of hospitality 2T 645
rely on power of faith and obedience 7T 101
repent of her backslidings 1SM 126
represent: Christ’s love MM 315
God’s character before world 6T 11-2
heavenly principles MM 132
rid itself of slime and filth tarnishing its purity TM 450
rouse to action 1SM 126
search for cause of her darkness and affliction 3T 520
search out and minister to neglected poor 6T 255
serve God with self-denial and sacrifice 9T 59
shine 6T 423
show deep interest in tract work 4T 390
stand out separate and distinct from world 6T 437
stand perfectly united in Spirit and counsel of God to end of time 2SM 397
vindicate God’s law TM 58
win souls without ministerial help 6T 439
work actively as organized body GW 464
9. Need(s) or ought to be
begotten again unto lively hope 1SM 116
built up Ev 337
channel of truth to world 6T 32
clean, pure, and holy SD 265
colaborers with Christ 5T 731
converted TM 64
fed with manna from heaven TM 17
instructed: on subject of tithing 9T 250-1
to do miss. work 6T 431
kept: in sole guardianship of Christ’s grace TM 17
pure from unbelieving element 5T 229
living, devoted, working church 4T 657
living and working agency for Christ MM 317
pillar and ground of truth COL 54; 9T 91
purged and will be 2SG 201
purified by living and pointed testimony 1T 216
reproved TM 49
salt of earth 2SM 67
strong PK 74
taught how to: conduct SS CSW 185
prepare simple and healthful food 7T 112
work for Christ Ev 64-5
training school for Christian workers MH 149
vitalized by solemn truths they believe 5T 582
10. New
all who believe should help to raise up MM 315
burden of raising up, God has placed on all believers MM 315
devise methods to maintain deep and living interest in 6T 85
duty of persons who raise up, in new territory CD 465; MM 261
establish, as memorials for God 7T 105
establishment of: all God’s people should have part in CH 223
is manifestation of God’s love CH 223
must be extended from city to city GW 435
gospel workers raising up, duty of CD 465; MM 261
humble house of worship should be built for Ev 379
leaders of, selection of 5T 617-8
minister should develop talent in Ev 337
ministers should enter new fields and raise up 2T 340
must be established 6T 24
must not be left destitute of help Ev 337
officers of, qualifications of 6T 85
organize Ev 19; GW 26; 1SM 112
plans should be laid for work by Ev 19; GW 26
raise up 7T 20
in every city MM 309
throughout Southern States of USA 7T 235
raised up as result of: camp meeting LS 348
literature circulation CM 150
teach, to carry truth to others 3T 205
EGW’s burden for 4T 314
will be established FE 208
young, deficiencies in true religious experience in 4T 314
great need of vital godliness in 4T 314
11. Ought not to
allow its poor to suffer lack of necessaries of life 4T 509
allow med. miss. work to be selfishly controlled 8T 231
associate with pleasure-loving class TM 91
compromise with coarse ways and low standard of Christianity 4T 338
divorce themselves from med. miss. work 1SM 112
give place to the licentious 5T 146-7
look to men in high positions of responsibility for strength TM 380
rely on: ministers to keep their flagging faith alive 3T 210
worldly rank and splendor but on power of faith and obedience MM 158; 7T 101
suffer believers in affliction to be wronged 3T 520
trust one man’s mind and judgment 3T 445
12. Ought not to be
barren and unfruitful WM 308
brought under control of human power AA 199-200
content merely to hold its ground against enemy ChS 83
given mold of the human instead of the divine AA 206
sustained by minister’s life Ev 343
13. Popular (nominal)
against SDA 5T 236
American, doctrine of second advent ignored and forgotten by GC 309
amusements in, for gathering funds for church treasury CS 201-3; WM 289-92
apostasy of, many people becoming disgusted with 4T 392
apostate: Babylon as symbol of COL 179; GC 381-2
falsehood and idolatry in GC 45
human wisdom and authority adopted by, in place of that of God 6BC 1071
Satan has gained control of 5T 472-3; 9T 231
separation of the faithful from GC 45; SR 324
symbolized by vile woman GC 381-2
uniting in exaltation of Satan, sentence of Rev. 18:8 will go forth against TM 62
will unite in exalting Satan TM 62
attention of, question that should engage GC 48
Babylon and her daughters are composed of EW 274-6; GC 381-3, 389-90; PP 124, 167; 2SM 68; SR 364-5; 4T 13; TM 61, 117 See also Babylon
Babylon’s wine of error presented to world by TM 61-2
backsliding, closed their eyes to signs of times GC 316
bazaars held by, to gather funds into church treasury COL 54; 9T 91
buying and selling in, to gather funds for treasury COL 54
choosing Barabbas instead of Christ 5BC 1106
Christ and angels look on, with anger EW 274
claim that God’s law has been changed or abrogated 4T 13; 6T 10
cloak of religion in, covers greatest crime and iniquity EW 274-5
coldness and death reign in EW 116
common course of, great disappointment awaits us if we decide we have no work to do that is out of TM 125
concerts held in, to gather funds for church treasury CS 204
conformity of, to world’s standard awakens no opposition GC 48
constituting Babylon, great body of Christ’s true followers are still to be found in GC 390
slave traffic by EW 275-6
corruption entering, since 1844 EW 277
corruptions of, God’s people must stand clear of CS 201-2; WM 289
dances held by, to gather funds into church treasury CS 201-2; WM 289, 291
deceit practiced by, without reprovings of conscience EW 274
declension of faith and piety in, is widespread GC 463-4
decline of living piety in, cause of GC 478
desecrated by: buying and selling COL 54; 9T 91
feasting, drinking, and merrymaking COL 54; 9T 91
discord and division among, cause of GC 520
dissipation encouraged by, to gather funds for church treasury CS 201; WM 289
dissipations of, God’s people must stand clear of CS 201-2; WM 289
do not make drive against, in preaching 9T 244
do not run down Ev 227
doomed, loud cry will cause precious souls to hurry out of EW 279
door of, sin of world’s impenitence lies at GC 389
enraged against Sabbath truth EW 33
errors of, many people becoming disgusted with 4T 392
established teaching of, many people do not dare to accept anything contrary to GC 596
evil traits over which, throw cloak of religion EW 274
exalted to highest privileges COL 317
exhortations of, are abominations in God’s sight EW 274
failure of, to discern signs of times GC 380
to do duty after emancipation of Negro slaves 9T 205
fairs have banished thoughts of God from GC 463-4
fairs held by, to gather funds into church treasury COL 54; CS 201-2, 204; WM 289; 9T 91
faith of, SDA ministers must not ridicule 5T 165
fallen: are Babylon TM 61
before plagues fall God will call His people out of EW 261
God has honest hearts in EW 261
God-fearing people in Ev 559; 9T 110
honest souls will leave, to unite with remnant EW 261
loud cry will call God’s people out of EW 278-9