EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Persecutor, Persecutors - Pharisee, Pharisees
Persecutor, Persecutors
Persecutor, Persecutors, be courteous to GW 123
Christ was courteous to GW 123; MH 489
hearts of, susceptible sometimes to divine impression 9T 238
King Saul as, defeated in his purpose PP 654
many among God’s people will become their worst 6BC 1065
means used by, may increase usefulness of the persecuted 4T 179
of God’s people: just recompense awaits deeds of GC 48
must answer to Him for their cruelty COL 178-9
variously pictured in Revelation TM 118
Paul and Silas harbored no malice against AA 216
Paul as, susceptible to divine impressions 9T 238
Paul as example of AA 101-3, 112-6; MM 256; SR 266-9 See also Paul
rage of, faith of martyrs equaled GC 240
God’s ability to restrain DA 457
susceptible of divine impressions sometimes MM 256; 9T 238
will perceive that God is working for His people 2SM 372
See also Enemy; Opponent
Perseverance
Perseverance, active virtue essential to success MH 497; 4T 439
child training requires CG 506
Christians can do nothing without MH 196
cultivate, earnestly CT 226; 4T 656
developed by inconveniences 5T 312
double, child training calls for AH 173-4
follow example of pioneers in 6T 419
God requires that Christians have 2T 130
gospel work calls for DA 679; 2T 635
gospel work for youth requires much DA 812
habits of, training needed in MH 194
important in character building MYP 45
minister should follow Christ’s example in 2T 635
ministers need GW 39
Moses’, God tested 3SG 276
need of 5T 302-9
proportionate to value of object pursued 8T 315
needed to fill responsible calling Ed 267
positive trait of character 5T 404
securing by art and cunning what should be won by 2SM 169
steady, cultivate 5T 535
stepping out on unpopular side calls for Ev 240
success in God’s work depends on PK 263
teachers and students should manifest, in studying God’s word CSW 94
untiring, success calls for PP 602
victory over sin calls for 2T 101
you can do nothing without MH 196
See also Constancy; Persistence; Steadfastness
Supplement
account to give for, in judgment RC 168:3
channel, for higher than worldly objects TMK 91:2
Christ,
cherishes acts of, in His followers LHU 318:5
had undeviating, and tender compassion TDG 279:3
escaping Satan’s snare with LYL 72:2
eternal life requires OHC 94:6; TMK 248:5
evil resisted by Moses with UL 111:2
importance of, in character building TDG 190:6
missionary work requires CME 22:2
Moses’ life characterized by UL 111:2
need for energetic 2MCP 801:3
physical, temperance increases, in youth OHC 269:3
provided by the Holy Spirit UL 104:2
seen in Spirit-filled life OHC 330:2
unfitted for, by indulging unnatural appetites TMK 315:3
victory is obtained by; waste no time 1MCP 99:1
work with, until victories are gained RC 299:7
See also Diligence; Effort; Patience; Prayer, perseverance in
Persia
Persia, Daniel’s experience as statesman in PK 546
king of, Gabriel sent to influence SL 51
when devil controlled 4BC 1173
Mordecai a light for God in MB 41
Wolff (Joseph) visited GC 360
See also Artaxerxes I; Cyrus; Daniel; Esther; Mordecai; Haman; Darius Hystaspes; Medo-Persia; Xerxes I
Persians
Persians, Medes and, Babylon was taken by army of PK 531
Persistence
Persistence, Elijah’s unyielding PK 158
See also Constancy; Patience; Perseverance; Steadfastness
Person, Persons
Person, Persons, every, has his peculiar sphere and vocation FE 48
persons not clean in, God’s law cannot be written on hearts of SD 173
we seldom find two, exactly alike SD 286
See Being; Humanity; People; Soul, Souls
Personal effort
Personal effort See Effort
Personal experience
Personal experience See Experience
Personal interests
Personal interests See Interest
Personality, Personalities
Personality, Personalities, do not deal in, in meeting opposition 9T 241; TM 249
gospel workers not to seek to maintain 9T 187
stand in your God-given MH 499
See also Character; Individuality
Supplement
attacking, in debate UL 270:4
differences in,
feelings and acceptance by God TSB 257:3
give no reason to draw apart TDG 262:2
each has distinct; conversion is personal 2MCP 423:2
See also Obstinacy; Temperament
Personal ministry
Personal ministry See Ministry
Personal responsibility
Personal responsibility See Responsibility
Personal work
Personal work, how to do 6T 68
many ways in which all can do, for God 6T 433
ministers must do, for people 6T 68
See also Missionary work
Personation
Personation See Dead person; Devil; Spirit; Spiritualism
Perspiration
Perspiration See Sweat
Persuasion
Persuasion, Christ’s tenderness in, cultivate CSW 95
evil associates’, be not easily swayed by MYP 23
fervor of, sermons need earnestness and Ev 134
King Ferdinand tried art of, on Reformers GC 201
more appropriate than force CD 177
power of, colporteur work needs CM 108
gospel work needs MH 143-4
sermons need GW 173
reservoir of, gospel workers who will have TM 120
work with all possible, to win wealthy men to Christ 9T 115
Supplement
gift of, important in winning souls VSS 60:1
See also Appeals
Persuasive arguments
Persuasive arguments, present doctrines by Ev 399
Satan can use 2T 287
Persuasive eloquence
Persuasive eloquence, Paul’s, before Herod Agrippa II MH 489
Persuasive entreaties
Persuasive entreaties, positiveness needed with Ev 296
Persuasive manner
Persuasive manner, approach people in Ev 444; WM 87
Persuasive power
Persuasive power, voice is given, by Christ’s peace in heart MH 512; 6T 47
Persuasive tone
Persuasive tone, of voice, cultivate AH 435
Perverseness
Perverseness, many of God’s people will fall through 5T 601
Perverse person, Perverse persons
Perverse person, Perverse persons, God bears patiently with MH 493
Perversity
Perversity, blindness of, God pities men struggling in PK 435
children inherit, from parents AH 174
Christ bears with the erring through all their Ed 294
human race’s, God has borne long with 7BC 910
let not man’s, move you from firm faith in God 8T 129
man’s, God pities 4T 178
God in great mercy bears with 5T 139
much, to be met 6T 420
world’s, God refuses to be wearied out with CT 416
See Rebellion
Perverters
Perverters, of faith, whom we must firmly withstand AA 387
Pest, Pests
Pest, Pests, to society, Christians charged with being GC 40 See also Insect pest
Pesthouse
Pesthouse, atmosphere of world like that of 6T 10
Pestilence, Pestilences
Pestilence, Pestilences, air would be filled with, without God’s special providence CS 17; SD 17
angel smote Israel with, in David’s time 3BC 1127; PP 748; 4aSG 92-3
angels commissioned to guard God’s children from AA 153
angels have been sent to cleanse away SD 37
Christian(s) accused of causing GC 40
Christian’s duty while hundreds starve from 8T 51
during time of trouble EW 33-4, 56; LS 102
God’s people will pass unharmed through GC 654
earth’s inhabitants appointed to 1T 363
God uses, to destroy wicked cities and nations 1SM 269
John was shown, in vision 7BC 982; TM 445-6
loosing of four winds followed by 7BC 968
moral, before Flood Te 245-6
144,000 will see earth wasted by GC 649
powers of earth will be shaken by EW 41
prayer to be kept from 7BC 938-9
Satan causes thousands to perish by GC 589-90
Satan imparts deadly taint to air to cause GC 590
scientific attempts to account for CT 440; FE 409
sign of times TM 444
thousands of Israelites destroyed by, in Vale of Shittim PP 455
thousands perished from, in destruction of Jerusalem GC 32
want and bloodshed causing, vision of 1T 268
wicked will die from, during seven last plagues GC 629
See also Disease; Epidemic; Plague; Sickness
Pestilential regions
Pestilential regions, men venture into, to acquire scientific knowledge CS 56; PK 173
Pet
Pet, child who throws itself upon floor in CG 283
See also Peevishness; Tantrum
Pet, Pets
Pet, Pets, children as, of overfond parents CT 264; Ed 279; 5T 319
household, some youth who become 5T 88-9
ministers should not become 2T 550
EGW had no, in giving counsel 2T 566
See also Petted; Petting
Petaluma, Calif.
Petaluma, Calif. Ev 404; LS 267
Pet animal, Pet animals
Pet animal, Pet animals, childless couples who lavish affection on AH 168-9; MH 203
Petavel, E.
Petavel, E., quoted GC 549
“Peter,”
“Peter,” signifies loose stone 5BC 1095
rolling stone DA 413
Peter
2. Characteristics of (before conversion)
3. Characteristics of (after conversion)
5. Ecclesiastical authority and office of
1. Biographical data AA 514-38; Ed 88-91
fisherman DA 244, 249; Ed 85; MH 29; SR 276
humble and unlearned DA 249
man of poverty DA 273
Bethsaida the city of DA 292
home of, near Capernaum DA 259, 267; MH 29-30
John the Baptist’s preaching heard by DA 139
Andrew brought, to Christ DA 139, 141; Ed 87
third disciple chosen by Christ DA 139
miraculous draft of fish by DA 244-6, 249; MB 6-7
called by the sea DA 249, 273; Ed 232; GW 113; MH 480
Christ sought rest in home of DA 259
mother-in-law of, Christ healed DA 259-60; MH 29
Christ taught in house of DA 267
paralytic healed in home of DA 267-71; MH 75
ordained by Christ DA 291-7; MB 2-5
question asked of Christ by DA 344; MH 60
saw Christ raise Jairus’s daughter DA 343
sent forth as evangelist DA 349-58
walked on stormy sea COL 387; DA 381-2, 673-4; Ed 88-9; 2SM 235; 2T 273; 4T 558; TM 93
faith of disciples expressed by DA 393
confessed Christ to be Son of God DA 393, 411-4
rebuked by Christ AA 525; 5BC 1095; DA 415-6; Ed 88; 2SM 353
Christ transfigured before DA 419-25
asked by collector of temple revenue if Christ paid tribute DA 432
fish with coin in mouth caught by DA 432-4
asked Christ how often he should forgive his brother COL 243
reaction of, to Christ’s words re rich man COL 395
Christ washed feet of DA 645-6
loyalty affirmed to Christ by DA 673; EW 166
denial of Christ by, foretold DA 673
with Christ in Gethsemane DA 686
ear of high priest’s servant cut off by DA 696; EW 168
rebuked for using sword DA 696
proposed that disciples flee from Gethsemane DA 697
followed Christ to trial by Sanhedrin DA 710-12
Christ denied by AA 62, 537-8; 5BC 1152; COL 152-4; DA 413, 508, 710-6, 760, 811-2; Ed 89; EW 169-70, 193, 260; SR 250-1; 2T 204-5; 3T 416; 5T 427-8, 557; TM 267
first denial DA 710-12
second denial DA 712
third denial DA 712
sifted by enemy DA 713, 812; SD 91; 4T 246
reproved by look of Christ DA 713; EW 194; TM 268
repented of having denied Christ AA 538; 5BC 1151; COL 152-4; DA 139, 713, 793, 812; Ed 89-90; EW 169-70, 224-5; SR 316; 3T 416; 4T 488; TM 268
self-judged, fell upon Rock 5BC 1152
converted AA 63; 5BC 1151; EW 193; SR 251; 3T 416; 5T 334; TM 268
after Christ’s death EW 169-70
after denying Christ TM 268
Christ remembered, after His resurrection COL 156; DA 793; Ed 90; 4T 488
hurried to sepulcher on morning of resurrection DA 789; Ed 90; SL 53
returned from Christ’s tomb to Jerusalem DA 789
fishing after Christ’s resurrection DA 810
forgiven and restored to discipleship AA 515, 537; 5BC 1151-2; 6BC 1061; COL 154-6, 160; DA 811-2, 817; 4T 488
tested three times 5BC 1151-2; COL 154; DA 811-5; Ed 90
charge given by Christ to CSW 76; DA 811-5; Ed 90; Ev 345-6; GW 182-3, 207
curiosity of, to know John’s future DA 816
sermon of, on Day of Pentecost AA 41-4; 6BC 1055; DA 770; GC 9, 546; SR 244-6; TM 66
John and: lame man healed at temple by AA 57-9; EW 192; SR 248-9
imprisoned by Jewish leaders AA 61; EW 192-3; SR 250
tried before Sanhedrin AA 62-9; EW 193; SR 250-3
first defense of, before Sanhedrin AA 62-4; DA 354; EW 193-4; SR 251-3
brethren prayed for AA 67
threatened and released by Sanhedrin AA 66-7; EW 194; SR 253
experience of, after release AA 67-8
Ananias and Sapphira rebuked by AA 70-6
miracles wrought by AA 77-8; SR 254
John and, accused of murdering Ananias and Sapphira AA 80; SR 255
second imprisonment of AA 78-9; EW 194; SL 62; SR 255; TM 68, 268
released from prison by angel AA 79-80; EW 194-5; SL 62; SR 255-6; 5T 713; TM 69, 268
third arrest of AA 81; EW 195; SR 256
second arraignment before Sanhedrin AA 77-86; EW 193-4; 1SM 391; SR 256-8; TM 268
beaten and released by Sanhedrin AA 83; SR 258
Simon Magus rebuked by SR 315
preached in Samaria DA 194
Paul’s first meeting with AA 128-9; 6BC 1059; SR 276, 278
ministered at Lydda AA 131; SR 281
Aeneas healed of palsy AA 131; SR 281
ministered at Joppa AA 131-2
Dorcas restored to life AA 131-2; SR 281-2
ministered to Cornelius and family AA 132-41; 6BC 1059-61; Ev 558; GC 328; MH 209, 473; SR 282-90; 6T 79
reproved at Jerusalem for visiting Cornelius AA 141-2; SR 290-1
imprisoned and sentenced to death by Herod Agrippa I AA 143-8; 6BC 1061; EW 186; GC 512; SR 292-7; 5T 748
at Passover time AA 144-5
in reign of Claudius AA 143
church fasted and prayed for AA 144-5, 148-9; SR 293, 296-7
angels’ watchcare over AA 145; SR 293
slept the sleep of innocence and trust in God SR 294-5
rescued from prison by angel AA 146-7, 152; Ed 255-6; Ev 581; GC 512; SR 294-6; 5T 713, 748
who slew Herod Agrippa I SR 299-300
reported to brethren AA 148
at general church council in Jerusalem AA 193-4; SR 306-7
visited Antioch in Syria AA 197-9; 6BC 1108
Simon Magus opposed, in Rome 6BC 1056-7; SR 315
witnessed for Christ in Rome 6BC 1056; SR 315
Nero imprisoned, in Rome AA 537; 6BC 1056-7; SR 315
about time of Paul’s second arrest AA 537; 6BC 1056-7; SR 315
for exposing Simon Magus SR 315
closed his ministry in Rome AA 537
martyrdom of AA 537-8; Ed 90-1
by crucifixion AA 597; DA 139, 669; Ed 90-1
Christ foretold AA 537; 6BC 1061; DA 815-6
with head downward AA 537-8; 5BC 1152; DA 816; Ed 91; SR 316; 4T 342
future of: at Christ’s final coronation SR 424
in resurrection of righteous GC 667
partaker in Christ’s glory COL 154
2. Characteristics of (before conversion)
aggressive Ed 88
ambitious DA 139
appeared to have greater disadvantage than Judas MH 493
ardent Ev 72; EW 224; GC 667; SR 424; 2T 204
boastful AA 63; 5BC 1152; COL 154; DA 812; TM 268
bold Ed 88; Ev 73; EW 225; 4T 488
careless of spirit DA 673
coward before finger of scorn DA 712
dictatorial 5T 334
did not desire to see cross in Christ’s work AA 525; DA 415-6
did not know himself DA 673
forgiving Ed 88
had Pharisee spirit COL 152
hasty MH 493
heedless in entering into temptation DA 673
impetuous AA 539; DA 812; Ed 88; MH 493; SL 53; 5T 334-5
in Judas Iscariot’s eyes DA 717
impulsive AA 63; DA 296, 812; Ed 85; SR 251; 4T 486
by nature DA 139
in temperament Ev 72
inclined to act independently DA 816
needed to: distrust himself DA 673
learn to follow before he could be leader DA 816
often erred and often received reproof Ed 88
passionate 4T 486
peculiar traits of character of, strikingly developed 5T 334
prompt: in action Ev 73; 4T 488
in retaliation Ed 88
quick to perceive and forward to act Ed 88
rash 5T 334-5
ready always to: correct others DA 812; 5T 334
speak DA 344
ready always to express his mind DA 812; 5T 334
before he had clear comprehension of himself 5T 334
retained much of old love for boats and fishing DA 810
self-assurance in Ed 88
self-confidence led, to believe he was saved COL 155
self-confident AA 63; 5BC 1152; COL 152, 154; DA 139, 812; Ed 88; MH 493; SD 91; SR 251; 5T 335; TM 267-8
self-exalted DA 381-2, 812; 5T 335
self-pitying Ed 88
self-sufficient 5BC 1102, 1123; COL 155; DA 688-9; Ed 85
shrank from fellowship with Christ in suffering DA 416; Ed 88
spoke unadvisedly DA 812; 5T 334
from impulse of moment DA 812; 5T 334
sympathetic DA 139
thought himself strong COL 152; SD 91
too confident ML 316
unsanctified in temper DA 673
usually talkative AA 147
vacillating 1SM 379
warmhearted Ed 85
weak where he thought himself strong DA 382
would often wound Ev 73
3. Characteristics of (after conversion)
bowed with burden of years and labors AA 525; DA 416
braved danger unflinchingly 6BC 1061
calm, self-possessed, and teachable DA 812-3; 5T 335
different man DA 812; 5T 334-5; TM 268; SR 251
distrustful of self AA 63; SR 251
filled with Spirit, became firm as rock SR 251
fitted to strengthen his brethren 3T 416
never forgot: his denial of Christ 5BC 1151; 4T 342
his fearful experience of humiliation COL 160; 4T 342
painful scene of his humiliation 5BC 1151
no longer impetuous, self-confident, and self-exalted DA 812
no longer proud boaster SR 251
pride and self-will surrendered by DA 646
ready to pity the tempted 3T 416
retained former fervor 5T 335
subdued and contrite 5BC 1152; COL 154
sympathetic with the weak and erring 3T 416
zeal of, Christ’s grace regulated DA 812; 5T 335
4. Denial of Christ by DA 710-3
being policy man led to 5T 427-8
Christ foresaw DA 139
evil that led to, ruining thousands today COL 154
failure to know his own frailties led to SD 91
gradual and not instantaneous COL 155
lessons from COL 155-6
neglect of prayer led to DA 713-4; SD 91; TM 267
object of, was to conceal his true feelings DA 712
self-confidence led to 5BC 1102; DA 673-4; SD 91
self-love led to DA 673-4
self-sufficiency led to COL 155
sinned against light, knowledge, and great and exalted privileges SD 91
Spirit has laid bare 4T 12
swept away disciples’ self-sufficiency Ed 94
5. Ecclesiastical authority and office of
charge Christ gave to, spoken also to rest of apostles DA 414
chief of apostles SR 276
Christ’s words to, in Matt. 16:19 applied also directly to church DA 414
content to remain on equality with brethren AA 194-5
erring and fallible SR 287
erroneous doctrine of Roman Church re AA 194-5; SR 287
God foresaw AA 198-9
fallibility of, Bible proof of AA 198-9
gates of hell prevailed against DA 413
honored greatly with divine light and power COL 160
influence of, in church was great DA 817
leadership of, some in early church recognized only AA 279-80
not appointed head of church DA 414
not elevated above brethren AA 194-5
not elevated as vicegerent of God AA 194-5
not given supremacy over brethren DA 414, 817
not honored as head of church DA 817
not rock on which church was founded 5BC 1095; DA 413
one of three leading apostles 6BC 1108
refused to let Cornelius worship him SR 287
so-called successors of, claim exalted prerogatives belonging to God alone AA 198-9
errors of SR 287
stood in no way above level of other apostles AA 198-9
6. Gospel labors of
active in building up Christ’s church COL 160
Acts of the Apostles says little re later work of AA 514
boldness and energy of, valuable in gospel work EW 225
champion of faith 1SM 379
countenance of, Spirit illuminated SR 251
divested of prejudices against Gentiles SR 285
double responsibility of AA 514
especially for Jews AA 517; 6BC 1056; SR 302-3, 315
during Jewish festivals AA 165, 514
faith of, considered old-fashioned and insufferable today 5T 79
faithful minister of Christ COL 160
faithful undershepherd AA 514-28
gospel work not committed to, individually DA 414
influence of, as educator AA 516-7
John and, as team of gospel workers Ev 72; EW 224-5; TM 329
counterbalanced each other EW 224-5
unlike in disposition and manner of labor Ev 72-3
knew believers’ need of dependence upon Christ AA 515
OT Scriptures used by, in labor for Jews AA 221
opportunity given, to redeem his cowardice AA 62; EW 193; SR 250-1
pioneered in teaching heathen world Ed 86
powerful appeals of, Jewish leaders feared AA 144
prejudiced against Gentiles by Jewish training AA 136
talents of, proved of untold value to church AA 514
taught respect for authority vested in church AA 200
testimony of, to power of God’s grace MH 493
weakness of, revealed in Antioch AA 198; 6BC 1108
witnessed for Christ in many lands AA 517
work of reform by, after Christ’s ascension 4T 488
zeal of, Christ’s cause needed EW 225
7. Miscellaneous
believed Christ to be Messiah DA 411
boldness of, in preaching in Jerusalem EW 194
Christ’s manner of dealing with, lesson from DA 815
Christ’s training of, for gospel work GW 414
deportment of, Christ sought to smooth the rugged in 4T 488
experience of, encouragement to repentant sinner COL 155-6
lesson for all in Ed 88
failures of, lessons from AA 199; 6BC 1108
had to learn constantly while working with Christ 5T 557
heart of, broken by Christ’s compassion COL 154; DA 645
history of, Christ’s method of training illustrated Ed 88
lesson from COL 152-4
honored representative of whole body of believers DA 413
how God taught, world-wide extent of divine plan AA 135-6
how God trained, in school of trial AA 525
Judas Iscariot and, represent two classes in church 4T 488
learned and profited by Christ’s lessons 4T 488
lessons Christ sought to teach to 4T 486
lessons learned by, carried throughout life DA 817
love of Christ for, lessons from DA 815
never faltered AA 516
loved Christ as God DA 816
not perfect, but improved opportunities to learn 5T 557
one of Christ’s best-loved disciples DA 760
one of Christ’s sternest rebukes given to DA 415-6
one of disciples most closely connected with Christ AA 539; DA 292; Ed 87
partaker of Christ’s sufferings COL 154
patience of Christ in training, for service Ed 88
repentance of, Christ foresaw DA 139
reproved by Christ more than was Judas MH 493
temper of, Christ sought to soften the harsh in 4T 488
warmhearted loyalty and devotion of, to Christ Ed 88
watchcare of Christ for, cause of his restoration SD 91
why Christ chose, as disciple 4T 488
witnessed boldly for Christ SR 251
Supplement
chosen to inherit promises if he would correct faults TMK 177:3
Christ,
asked, to feed sheep soon after denial TMK 177:3
loved, even when he erred UL 212:4
Christ’s,
lifting, an example for helping others HP 295:2
prayer for faith of, is for every Christian TMK 286:2
church is God’s organization although some in it are like 3SM 17:3
climbing ladder described by, gives entrance to heaven RC 295:6
denial of, Jesus’ love not withdrawn because of TMK 285:4; TSB 258:2
fall of, TDG 259
gradual Mar 236:2
honored when Jesus used his boat UL 288:2
hope not gone for, after fall; Satan did not have his way TDG 260:6
instructions from Christ for members who are like TDG 172:5
ladder of addition of, discussed OHC 68
lesson in self-sufficiency of FLB 138:3
question of (Matt. 18:21, 22), prompted by Christ’s lessons UL 43:3
reach for hand of Christ as did TDG 212:3
Satan’s intrusion to be studied in the case of CC 312:2
saved when Christ took his hand; we may be, too RC 356:6
self-confidence of,
minister who neglected reform had TSB 173:4
proved his ruin; he tempted Satan OHC 307:2
sin of,
revealed weakness preparing him to feed the lambs LHU 225:7
was great but the Master did not cast him off TMK 180:3
trustworthy after he had obtained an experience with God TMK 177:3
warning to,
of approaching danger; tested FLB 138:3
resented OHC 307:2
wisdom of, in sequence of graces (in 2 Peter 1) OHC 70:3
Peter, First Epistle of
Peter, First Epistle of, AA 517-28
Peter wrote: by inspiration of Spirit DA 817
long after Sermon on Mount was given MB 148
when church was soon to undergo terrible persecution AA 528
when he was aged and in later years of his ministry AA 517
special significance of, for people living near the end AA 518
written for believers of every age AA 518
written to believers enduring trial and affliction AA 517, 528
Peter, Second Epistle of
Peter, Second Epistle of AA 529-37
Peter wrote, in prison cell in Rome AA 536-7
not long before his martyrdom AA 533
under illumination of Spirit DA 464
Peter II
Peter II, king of Arragon, oath extracted by Innocent III from GC 580-1
Peter’s ladder
Peter’s ladder See Ladder
Peter’s mother-in-law
Peter’s mother-in-law, Christ healed DA 259; MH 29
Pet idea, Pet ideas
Pet idea, Pet ideas, cease haggling over 1SM 343
Petition, Petitions
accepted
because laid on Christ’s righteousness FW 24:2
without delay and answer given at best time HP 125:3
Christ,
encourages our, with censer of His merits HP 77:4
gladly hears HP 124:2
presents, as expression of penitence TMK 77:3
God accepts, of humblest saint with Christ’s grace RC 285:4
Lord’s prayer is example of perfect HP 93:5
send, through dark clouds; fulfilled when best HP 125:3
sincere, reach God HP 71:2
Petitions to God
Petitions to God, present your, when God’s work seems improperly managed 9T 249
press your, to God’s throne EW 73
reach higher than erring man TM 484
See also Prayer
Petitioner
Christ,
no longer intercedes as, but as conqueror TMK 74:4
took the attitude of HP 50:2
sanctified to perform the most difficult duties HP 67:4
Petosky, Mich.
Petri, Laurentius
Petri, Laurentius, was learned, thoughtful, and calm GC 242-3
Petri, Olaf
Petri, Olaf GC 242-3
NT Scriptures translated into Swedish language by GC 244
Petrified trees
Petrified wood
Petrified wood, among fossils 3SG 92-3
Petted children
Petted children, among college students FE 53
as untamed youth FE 53
Petted girls
Petted girls, pride fostered in 2T 460
Petted wife
Petted wife 2T 433-4
Petting
Petting, by women: gospel workers warned against 5T 595-6
men should not accept Ev 495
ministers warned against Ev 680
injures young minister 4T 376
men endangered by too much 5T 127
of children: by fond mother 2SG 254-6
dangerous to them 2T 173-4
fosters pride 2T 460
harmful 3T 46
makes them vain, pert, and saucy 2T 558
mistake of 4T 91
ruins them CG 239
spoils them for practical life CG 141, 184; 3T 143
tends to make them vain, bold, and conceited CG 178
warning against CG 178, 477; FE 53; 1T 685; 2T 471; 4T 201, 313
of children’s faults, is not laying ax to root of evil 4T 92
proves ruin of thousands 4T 92
of ministers, warning against 3T 308
of self, warning against 4T 341, 349
of spoiled youth MM 179
praise and, do not be sustained by influence of MYP 64
what is like, a viper FE 53
women should not bestow, upon men Ev 494-5
See also Pet; Courtship
Supplement
evil of seeking, after confessing adultery TSB 165:0
See also Body, handling
Pettishness
Pettishness, allow no, in children CG 17
home needed without 5T 568
Pettish word
Pettish word, teachers should keep back the CT 195; FE 263
Petty differences
Petty differences, what would cause God’s people to forget their FE 207
Petulance
Petulance, Elijah’s, how God silenced PK 169
guard against 2T 314
in sickroom, may do harm MH 219
moment of, mars one’s reputation 5T 335
may close door to hearts 5T 335
may result in loss of friends and influence GW 121
not conducive to true happiness 4T 367
See also Attitudes, petulant; Fretfulness; Peevishness
Pew, Pews
Pew, Pews, SDA churches should not rent 6T 101
Phaenomena
Phaenomena, by Greek poet Aratus, Paul quoted AA 238-9; SR 312
Phantom, Phantoms
Phantom, Phantoms, mistaking of, for realities CS 218; COL 366; Ev 593; FE 469; MM 98; SD 247
when apostles thought Christ was DA 381
“Pharaoh,”
“Pharaoh,” name of, nearly all Egyptian kings were called by 3SG 189
Pharaoh, Pharaohs
Pharaoh, Pharaohs, Abraham deported from Egypt by PP 130-1
blessed by Jacob PP 233; 3SG 169
by his crimes, forfeited God’s mercy 3SG 239
counterfeit miracles deceived 5T 697
counterfeit miracles emboldened, in rebellion 5T 697
daughter of, Moses adopted as son of PP 243-4; 3SG 180-3; SR 106-8
Solomon’s marriage to PK 53
death of, with his army in Red Sea 1BC 1101-2; COL 85; PP 287-90; 3SG 234-6, 247; SR 124-5; 1T 265-6; 4T 25; 5T 120
defiant toward God GC 269; PP 260, 333
desire of, to justify his stubbornness 5T 697
devotions of, to the Nile PP 265; 4aSG 54-5
did not dare harm Moses PP 272
dreams of, Joseph interpreted PP 220-1; 3SG 148-50
efforts of, to destroy male children of Israel PP 242
Egyptian laws required, to become members of priestly caste PP 245
Egyptian priests encouraged, to persecute Israelites PP 332-3
Egyptians worshiped, as representative of their god PP 271
enraged because he could not intimidate Moses 3SG 222
exploits of, contemplation and glorifying of MYP 256
first-born son of, plague slew COL 85; PP 273, 280; 3SG 246; SR 118-9; 4T 21; 5T 119-20
Gezer given to Solomon’s wife by PK 53
given sufficient evidence to believe 1T 292-3
God’s purpose in Israel’s deliverance from power of 8T 197-8
hardening of heart of 1BC 1099-1101; COL 84-5; PP 264, 268-9, 333; 1T 265; 5T 119-20
against messengers of God 1T 265
continual resistance to God’s power caused 3SG 194
doubt caused 5T 274
persistent rebellion caused PP 267
Satan used magicians to cause 1T 292
supernatural power did not cause PP 268
warning to men today 5T 120
heart of, became unimpressible 2SM 147
seared and hardened 1T 266
household of, afflicted in Abraham’s time PP 130
Israelites oppressed by, because of Sabbath observance PK 180-1; PP 257-9
Israelites pursued by, to Red Sea 1BC 1101; PP 283-4; 3SG 231; SR 121-3; 4T 21-4; 5T 119-20
Jacob and family not taxed by 3SG 178
Joseph’s father and five brothers presented to PP 233; 3SG 169-70
Joseph’s industry appreciated by 5T 180
last two, before Exodus were tyrannical 3SG 240; SR 113
miracles wrought by Moses and Aaron before PP 263-72; 3SG 204-22, 242; SR 115-8; 1T 264-5, 291-3; 5T 696-7
Moses sent with message from God to FE 287; PP 251-3, 257, 263, 333; 3SG 197-8; 1T 291
new, Israelites reduced to slavery by PP 241-2; 3SG 178-9; SR 105
ruled Egypt at time of the Exodus 3SG 189
obstinacy sowed and reaped by 1BC 1100; COL 84-5
palace of, described PP 246, 263
plan of, to make Moses ruler of Egypt SR 108
proud heir of kingly line MB 62
repentance of, not genuine GC 620-1; SC 24
sin confessed by, to escape further punishment 5T 637
sorcery enlisted by, to counteract God’s work PP 438-9
stooped to crave Jacob’s blessing MB 62
throne of, God’s purpose in placing Moses beside PP 369
tyrannical spirit of, God overruled events to reveal fully PP 260; SR 113
warned of final judgment on Egyptians DA 77
Supplement
army of, Moses had great popularity as general of TMK 22:4
evidence given to CC 89:3
hardening of heart of; how it happened CC 89:2
heart of, hardened by resisting evidence of divine power OHC 16:3
light,
could have brought repentance of, if not refused OHC 160:3
sent to, but he resisted; stubbornness increased 2MCP 724:4
people of God despised by, but God said “Let them go” SW 14:3
stubbornness of, called for greater power of God CC 89:4
Pharaoh Necho
Pharaoh Necho, Josiah’s presumption in attacking 2BC 1039
Pharisaical
Pharisaical, fanatics cause Sabbathkeepers to be designated as MM 269
Pharisaical exactitude
Pharisaical exactitude, danger of TM 195
Pharisaical hardness
Pharisaical hardness, warning against manifesting, toward the erring COL 250
Pharisaical piety
Pharisaical piety, grieves away Spirit 9T 125
Pharisaical pride
Pharisaical pride among God’s people 5T 72
Pharisaical religion
Pharisaical religion is not of Christ 1T 556
Pharisaical spirit
Pharisaical spirit COL 152
critical 5T 342
do not run into 4T 63
harsh, will grow if cherished 3T 452
Pharisaical tradition
Pharisaical tradition, decaying bottles of DA 279
Pharisaical zeal
Pharisaical zeal, to stone others less guilty, condemned 5T 59
Pharisaic custom, Pharisaic customs
Pharisaic custom, Pharisaic customs, that Christ set at nought AA 19; DA 193; MH 26
Pharisaism, Phariseeism
Pharisaism, Phariseeism, cold and critical, unforgiving spirit characterizes MB 126
cold and hardhearted, professed believers possessed by TM 352
condemned by God for, in condemning others TSB 265:2
do not stand up in, to offer prayer 3BC 1130; 2SM 314
fallen ones treated with TSB 242:2
forms of, principles of Christ’s teachings could not be united with DA 278
is abundant 6T 84
Jewish people made most bigoted and exclusive of all peoples by DA 819-20
no time for, to control God’s work 5T 462
periodical articles savoring of CW 66
robe of, Simon of Bethany had religion that was DA 567
SS teacher disqualified by CSW 116-7
self-righteous, is always snare 8T 86
Jewish nation’s sin was 1SM 386
spirit of: needs to be broken up in home 6T 119
offerings given in, God does not accept 6BC 1118
prayers offered in 2SM 314
SDA should not cherish CW 44; CSW 85; TM 107
spirit of human nature is MB 79
warning against CW 34
what will break up CG 475
system of, Christ’s arraignment of DA 397
very essence of, Hosea pointed out MB 54
Pharisee and publican
prayers of HP 69:4
Pharisee, Pharisees
1. Characteristics of
bigoted and hypocritical, as a class DA 603
bigoted zeal and blind prejudice of AA 438
boasts of, belied by their way of life DA 309
boastful pride of COL 117
chafed under exaction of tribute by Romans DA 601
desired to make God’s gifts a local and national benefit MH 25
did not practice what they taught DA 612
did not seek truth, but how to evade it DA 456
diligent in washings, fastings, and long prayers DA 603
efforts of, to earn God’s favor MB 79
enmity of, against Christ DA 86
exact in: outward ceremonies DA 603
tithing garden herbs DA 617
exalted idea of, re their own piety and holiness 1SM 31
exclusiveness of MH 25
felt no need of Saviour 5T 219
flattery and admiration of people sought by MB 80
formal prayers rehearsed in loud voice by GW 175; MB 83
haughty, exalted themselves 5BC 1088
holiness of, wanting when tested COL 278
hoped to have dominion over Romans MB 5
hypocritical, prayed and fasted 2T 143
tried to appear righteous in eyes of others 2T 87
judged his own character by character of other men COL 151
judged men by wealth or by honors received from others 1T 540
judged others by: their own attainments MB 123
themselves COL 151
kept aloof from the sick and needy DA 267
knew not their spiritual destitution DA 280
lack of feeling manifested by, toward the unfortunate and oppressed 3T 88
legal religion satisfied DA 279
like salt without savor MB 53
long prayers offered in public by DA 614
men of poisonous principles and corrupt practices 5T 225
nationalistic spirit of 9T 190
oppressive, exacting, and proud 5BC 1086
ostentation of charities of, desire for distinction prompted MH 32
ostentation of worship and charities sought by DA 261
ostentatious in almsgiving DA 603
praise of men sought by 5T 133
preached in monotonous and spiritless voice CT 239-40
prided themselves on: their holiness COL 278
their obedience to God’s law DA 307
regarded themselves as favorites of heaven COL 189
rigid adherents to tradition DA 603
robes of self-dignity worn by MB 123
schemed to secure first place at feast DA 613
self-centered judges and petty spies MB 123
self-esteem and self-importance filled 5BC 1086
self-exaltation sought by, in rigorous observance of forms DA 278
self-importance and self-righteousness filled COL 369
self-praise filled COL 150
self-satisfaction the secret of COL 151
show of piety was constant aim of DA 612
spiritual pride filled MB 123
strict in outward observance of forms and customs 5BC 1077
thought himself righteous COL 150
thought it great condescension to accept truth 5T 226
thought themselves: the world’s greatest religionists DA 309
too righteous to need salvation DA 279
too wise to need instruction DA 279
trusted in good works and self-righteousness 4T 42
wedded to forms and ceremonies 1SM 386
wraps himself about with robe of his own self-constituted dignity 6T 398
2. Christ and (miscellaneous)
character of, Christ fully exposed DA 612
Christ accused by, of blasphemy DA 269
Christ and disciples accused by, of disregarding rabbinical observances MB 53
Christ censured by, for mingling with publicans and sinners COL 368
Christ hurled burning denunciations against 5T 144
Christ offended, by departing from their rigid rules DA 86
Christ rejected by MB 55; SL 14
Christ reproved, at Matthew’s feast DA 280
Christ requested by, to silence children singing His praise 5T 462
Christ’s acts and words misinterpreted by 1SM 30
Christ’s denunciation of, continued DA 616-20
Christ’s disciples taunted by, because He did not fulfill their expectation 1T 57-8
Christ’s method of teaching different from that of MB 47
Christ’s miracles attributed by, to satanic agencies DA 321
Christ’s teachings accepted by some DA 603
Christ’s teachings heard by many COL 76
Christ’s way of life rebuked DA 86
Christ’s works of mercy offended DA 406-7
condemnation felt by, in Christ’s presence COL 186
covetousness of, Christ rebuked 1T 539
defective lives of, Christ portrayed 4T 487
dishonest practices of, Christ rebuked MM 122
efforts of, to bring Christ into disrepute COL 369
to make Christ conform to their regulations DA 86
to prove Christ a deceiver 1SM 70
enmity of, against Christ for healing on Sabbath DA 203-4
feast of, Christ as guest at COL 219
hollow profession of piety by, Christ condemned DA 538
hypocritical pretensions of, Christ exposed DA 538
indignant when Christ called publican to be disciple DA 273
meaning of parable of sower perceived by COL 35
Messianic hopes of MB 5
murmured because Christ received publicans and sinners LS 187; 2T 21
opposition of, against Christ MB 47
ostentation of, Christ rebuked MB 80
piety prevalent among, Christ disapproved SL 9
placed in dilemma DA 473
prayers of, Christ rebuked MB 83-4
precepts and example of, Christ’s teaching at variance with DA 305
pretentious piety of, Christ rebuked DA 150
reaction of, to Christ’s miracles CH 527
rejecting Christ, found it too humiliating to accept Him later DA 322
rich and cultivated, Christ labored for WM 257
Christ sought acquaintance of MH 24
self-righteous, Christ’s warnings rejected by 5T 689
simplicity of Christ despised by DA 192
simplicity of Christ’s language criticized by FE 242
spirit and methods of, not those of Christ MB 79
woes pronounced by Christ upon DA 610-4
3. Miscellaneous
acts of charity paraded by MB 79
afflicted persons regarded by, as suffering because of their sins 3T 88
as suffering divine displeasure DA 267
attitude of, toward paralytic at Capernaum MH 73
attitude of converted, to converted Gentiles AA 188-9; SR 305
believed in resurrection of the dead DA 209, 538, 603
brother of prodigal son represented COL 209
Cain was prototype of COL 152
concern of, for Jewish ceremonies AA 78
confused views of, re future state DA 603-4
constant aim of, to make show of piety was DA 612
converts from among, controversy caused by AA 188-200; SR 305
deceptive methods used by, will be employed against God’s people today 1SM 30-1
distinction sought by, in scrupulous ceremonialism DA 261; MH 32
false shepherds DA 478
fasting among 5BC 1086; DA 276
in pride and self-righteousness 5BC 1088
fear of, that Christianity would undermine Jewish ceremonies SR 254
few, openly joined Christ’s followers DA 557
first four commandments exalted by, as greater than other six DA 606
God’s estimation of 1T 540
God’s law made void by, in teaching for doctrines commandments of men DA 603
God’s tender appeal to, in parable of prodigal son COL 209
great sin of 1SM 143
hatred against Romans fostered by DA 405
healed blind man confuted DA 472, 474
heart of, barren and profitless soil DA 312
Herodians and: bitter enemies DA 601
united to destroy Christ 1SM 71
united to oppose Christ DA 601
Herodians hated by 1SM 71
hypocrisy of, re God’s law 4T 487
self-seeking produced DA 409
striking example of DA 408
John the Baptist declared by, to be possessed of devil DA 276
John the Baptist heard by 2SM 148
John the Baptist reproved 2SM 149
John the Baptist’s message to 5T 225-6
John the Baptist’s mission rejected by DA 275
learned, Gamaliel was SR 257
leper cursed by DA 263
long and tedious ceremonies and prayers enforced upon people by 2T 580
minds of, absorbed with questions of no moment 1SM 171
minds of men occupied with trifling distinctions by DA 617
modern, spiritual destitution of DA 280
more hope for the open sinner than for 5T 144
more numerous than Sadducees DA 604
more popular than Sadducees DA 604
motives of, in religious service MB 79
mounted judgment seat to criticize and condemn MB 123
multitude of regulations enjoined by DA 612
Nicodemus was DA 171
not to control God’s work 5T 462
opposition of: to apostles’ work AA 78
to apostolic church SR 254
to Christ’s teachings 5BC 1120
orthodoxy of, hard and rigid MB 53
pagan idea of prayer adopted by MB 86
Paul as, before conversion AA 119; 6BC 1059; COL 394; SR 277
Paul as penitent AA 120
Paul defended by, against Sadducees AA 412
people were required by, to strain water DA 617
persons of genuine piety among DA 603
philosophy of, threadbare and hoary with age DA 326
poor people despised by WM 171
position and works of, lawyer who was not satisfied with COL 377
represented feelings of their class MB 6
prejudice of, rooted in perversity of heart DA 387
principles cherished by, characteristic of humanity in all ages MB 79
proved zeal for religion by making it theme of discussion DA 261
publican and, parable of See Parable
publicans denounced and cursed by, as infidels DA 595
publicans despised by 5BC 1088
regulations founded in tradition were enjoined by DA 612
religion having to do only with outward life satisfied COL 151
religion of: ceremonies and injunctions of men formed DA 279
does not touch soul COL 151
exactions, ceremonies, and traditions formed 5BC 1086
salt without savor represented MB 37
religious authority similar to that of Moses was claimed by DA 612
repentant, received baptism of John the Baptist DA 595
reputation for sanctity sought by MB 79
reward awaiting MB 80
righteousness of, worthless MB 53
Sadducees and: at swords’ points re tradition DA 705
in constant contention DA 387, 393
points of difference between DA 387, 603
two sects at bitter enmity DA 405, 603
united against Christ DA 405, 539
united in opposing apostles AA 60-1
Samaritans cursed by COL 380
self-deceived, thought they served God 5T 690-1
self-righteous, found pleasure in recounting their good deeds 4T 575
John the Baptist spoke plainly to DA 218
prayer of 1T 331
professed Christians who are like 1T 416
self-righteousness of LS 187
haughty, worldly, and hypocritical 5BC 1077
regarded as all-sufficient DA 279
Simon the leper was DA 557
spirit of, beware of manifesting 6T 398
stated hours for prayer among GW 175; MB 83
suffering regarded by, as punishment for sin 3T 88
teachings of, contrary to Scriptures DA 612
tombs of prophets embellished by DA 618
weak and suffering censured by 5T 360
why Christ spoke in parables to 3T 426
widows and orphans robbed by 4T 487
widows induced by, to devote property to religious purposes DA 614
unpardonable sin committed by 5BC 1092
woes pronounced on DA 610-20
worldly honor and prosperity regarded by, as reward of virtue MB 79
worship of God by, self-interest prompted COL 150
worship of God regarded by, as act of merit COL 150
Supplement
and Sadducees, baptism desired by, for wrong motive TDG 197:2
Christ tempted by, to swerve from His allegiance UL 195:4
disciples exerted influence not interpreted by FW 65:0
evidence of healing of paralytic did not convert FW 68:1
hypocrites distort facts against the faithful as did OHC 359:4
messengers of, Christ’s presence charmed HP 250:3
parable of good shepherd about, but they did not know LHU 197:4
placed themselves beyond reach of salvation CC 284:5
prayer of, avoided in simple prayer as Christ gave TMK 261:4
religious teachers today are as, ignorant of Scriptures TDG 164:2
Sabbath observance unlike teachings of 3SM 259:1
spirit of, at 1888 meetings 3SM 175:0