EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Scripture, Scriptures (Part 1 of 3)
Scripture, Scriptures
12. Knowledge (understanding) of
22. Study (investigation, or searching) of
1. Appellations of
blessed Book 2SM 82
Book of books CG 513; CT 138, 395, 442; FE 129, 376, 394; 1SM 245; 4T 499; 7T 160
Book of God 3BC 1156; Ev 629; GC 288, 524; MYP 274; 5T 747
divine Oracle 8T 157
God’s own Book 1SM 17
Guidebook CG 256; CT 442; FE 131, 452; ML 25; MM 255; SD 285; 1SM 16
Holy Book EW 90, 264; SD 190; 1SM 15
Holy Word 1T 126
Holy Writ DA 85; Ed 130; GC 492, 521; PK 275; 1SM 20; Te 213
Inspired Book of God 1T 497
Inspired Record PP 112; SR 356; 4T 562
Inspired Word 7BC 944-5; GW 303; ML 88, 96; 1SM 16-7; 5T 418; Te 272
Living Oracles 7BC 919, 945; GC 81
living Word PK 466
Oracles of God 7BC 945; 1SM 15, 18
Sacred Canon GC 8
Sacred Oracles DA 43, 198; GC 287
Sacred Record CT 141; 4T 11, 585
Sacred Scriptures CS 210; MYP 257; TM 202
Sacred Word CSW 155; CT 53; MYP 257; 2SM 229; 4T 546; 5T 24, 388
Sacred Writings AA 228; CSW 18; DA 189, 285; PK 609; 4T 12-3
the Lawbook 5T 546
words of Inspiration COL 132; ML 107; 2T 343
written word AA 284; ML 27, 45
2. As textbook (lesson book)
chief, needed in SDA schools 6T 162-7
for all mankind GC 69
great, given by God COL 107
that children should study CT 427
highest and most important, in SDA schools FE 231, 384
is Christ’s ML 339
most effective, in SDA schools CT 448
most important, in SDA schools should be FE 384-5
needed in: all periods of life GC 69
SDA schools CT 453; FE 131, 390-1
results of use of, in schools 6T 162-7
SDA youth need FE 384
teachers in SDA schools need CT 433
unequaled by books of science and philosophy CT 422
value of, in SDA schools CT 422; FE 393-6
See also College textbook; Schoolbook
3. Books of
all meet and end in Revelation AA 585
characteristics of several writers presented by 1SM 25
compared to testimonies in social meeting 1SM 21-2
present: characteristics of several writers GC 5
diversity in nature of subjects unfolded GC 6
uplift of man is burden of Ed 125
varied style of writing of GC 5; 1SM 25
wide contrast of style presented by GC 6; 1SM 25
written in different ages GC 6
4. Circulation of
forbidden for hundreds of years SR 328
improvements in printing gave impetus to GC 288
in Wycliffe’s (John) time GC 88-9
invention of printing widened SR 338
laws enacted against, in England GC 89
men who nobly endeavored to promote AA 598
priests aided Wycliffe (John) in SR 337
Roman Church prohibited GC 51
Roman Church’s efforts to prevent GC 194
sacrifices and hardships of merchants engaged in, in Piedmont valleys CS 303-4
since Voltaire’s time GC 288
Waldensian missionaries engaged in GC 70-2
wide, early in nineteenth century GC 298
5. Difficult things in
accept, as permitted by God’s wisdom 5T 706
constitute strong evidence of divine inspiration SC 107; 5T 700
do not lament that there are 5T 706
do not reflect upon God’s wisdom 5T 702
hard to be understood SC 107; 2T 692
will be made plain SC 113
without aid of Spirit 7BC 919
never mastered by methods used in grappling with philosophical problems GC 599
often due to perversity of human mind 1SM 19
problems in, Spirit aids in solving MYP 259
seeming, God will make plain and simple many 5T 704
many people want to explain 5T 705
skeptics use, for argument SC 107; 5T 700
some, require long lifetime of study 1SM 18
supposed 1SM 17
will be found 7BC 945
will not cause ruin of any soul 5T 702
young ministers should wrestle with GW 98
6. Doctrine (teaching) of
always suited to man’s peculiar circumstances ML 283
be guided by 2T 563
children should be well acquainted with Ev 591
close study of, is proper SC 108
compare nature’s teachings with, in all practical duties of life 6T 177
essential for every position in life PP 599
it is right to study, closely 5T 701
most valuable, not gained by occasional or disconnected study Ed 123
persons who present their vagaries as GC 521
plain, many professed Christians turn from PP 124
result of turning from DA 258
practically carried out fits men for any position of duty 4T 441
Satan’s efforts to pervert GC 298
Spirit’s teaching cannot be contrary to GC 7
there is no, that has not been denied 5T 330
why so many contradictory opinions re CSW 23
youth should place themselves under ML 34
See also Doctrine
7. Faith in
as revelation from God, is being undermined PP 166
doctrine of eternal torment has led many to lose GC 587
doctrines that undermine GC 524; SR 394
efforts to destroy, as detector of Satan’s arts and devices 1T 296
exercise MYP 261
false science undermines GC 573
“higher criticism” destroys Ed 227; MH 142
how “higher criticism” destroys, as divine revelation AA 474
how Satan seeks to shake SC 105
pantheistic theories undermine 8T 291-2
rabbinism destroyed, in Christ’s time MH 142
speculation destroys MH 142
to destroy, serves Satan as well as to destroy Bible itself GC 586
tradition and philosophy used to destroy AA 474
tradition destroyed, in Christ’s time MH 142
undermining, result of DA 258
Wycliffe’s (John), as revelation of God’s will GC 93
8. History in
impartial delineation of men’s lives in 4aSG 87-8
most ancient and comprehensive that men possess CT 52; Ed 173
most instructive history ever written MYP 273-4
most interesting history ever written MYP 273-4; 2T 410
most wonderful of all history FE 377
of creation of world CT 421; FE 129
of times and scenes which otherwise would never have been known FE 377
only history of human race that is unsullied by pride or prejudice Ed 173
past centuries opened by FE 129; CT 421
records in, theories that lead to doubt of reliability of MM 91
religious teachers should give more attention to PP 504
truthful history of mankind FE 84-5
9. Ignorance re
among Sadducees DA 605-6
favors Roman Catholicism SR 328
Jewish, Paul revealed AA 247
Jewish leaders rebuked because of DA 211
many people unsettled in their faith because of CSW 35
Satan keeps men under pope’s authority by means of GC 51
willful: blinds understanding 5T 273
brings confusion into our lives 5T 273
corrupts noblest powers 5T 273
endangers Christian life and character 5T 273
10. Inspiration of 7BC 944-6; GC 5; 1SM 25-6; 4T 449; 5T 747
articles on, that God did not approve 1SM 23
doubting, warning against 1T 384
erroneous views re 1SM 23; 5T 709
learned men who unsettle minds re 1SM 17
mysteries are proof of 5T 698-711
seminaries and colleges of other denominations question CT 45
Spirit’s work in 7BC 945-6; CS 52; GC 7
strong evidence of SC 107; 5T 700
subject of, ministers cautioned re 7BC 919-20
unsound theories re, warning against 5T 709
See also Section 27. Writers of; Inspiration
11. Interpretation(s) of
ambiguous, by rabbis DA 253
broadcasting seeds of skepticism GC 586
by pioneer SDA 2SM 102-4
common people’s, accords best with truth in Christ when aided by Spirit 5T 331
difference of opinion in CW 79
difficulty in, cause of 1SM 19
do not try to make: agree with your preconceived ideas CSW 25
suit men’s ideas TM 106
suit your own opinions CW 36
erroneous, warning against COL 110-1; 1SM 161
erroneous teachings re, in Battle Creek College 1SM 23
false: adopted during ages of papal darkness 5T 710
Satan seeks to foist, upon men SR 355
swept away by Christ DA 193
fanciful: minister should avoid GW 147
people who cling to 1SM 72
that undermine faith 1SM 196
warnings against CT 187
frivolous or superficial, let there be no CSW 182
human, how truth has been hidden by COL 105
incorrect, Satan suggests SC 110; 5T 705
influenced by men’s prepossessions, prejudices, and passions 1SM 20
Jewish leaders by their, made them express sentiments God had never given CT 439
literal, should not be given when symbol or figure is employed GC 599
men teach traditions of men for commandments of God by their FE 309
men who needed to be disentangled from their 1SM 20-1
men whose, are not safe to trust SC 110
men will arise with, which are not truth CW 32
men’s opinions re, are many 2SM 82
mystical, warning against GC 598
mystical construction in, by Jewish leaders CT 439
new, seek counsel of brethren of experience before accepting 5T 293
phantomizing system of GC 360
rabbis claimed, to be their office DA 85
right of, Roman Church reserves to clergy GC 596
SDA, what some people will say about TM 475
SDA differences re, should not be made public CW 79
skepticism re, in many churches 1SM 15
some people seek, that suits their particular minds and cases 7BC 945
spiritualistic, do not accept AA 474-5
undermining SDA faith 1SM 196
strained and peculiar, coming in among SDA 1SM 169
supposed difficulties of 7BC 944
things that confuse minds in 1SM 20
things that influence 7BC 945
vague and fanciful, warning against GC 520
Wolff (Joseph) quoted re GC 360
wrong: errors have come down through centuries as result of FE 450
false doctrines built up by TM 70
in new theories 2SM 103-4
Jewish hope of national greatness was based on DA 154
Jewish leaders made AA 79
learned men often make GC 598
person who is liable to make SC 110
warning against Ev 612; 1SM 44
12. Knowledge (understanding) of
as barricade against temptation COL 132
as barrier about the soul CSW 36
as safeguard against temptation CSW 36
better, SS workers should seek CSW 155
cannot be obtained without earnest effort MYP 259
children should have CSW 53
clear, all who embrace truth should seek 4T 399
depends much on singleness of purpose GC 599
depends on earnest longing after righteousness GC 599
does not depend solely on intellectual power GC 599
few people have 1SM 15-6
flashed into memory at right time DA 355
God can be obtained only by searching MYP 191
God’s promise to flash, into memory when needed CSW 41
how to increase your 8T 322
hungering for, need of 2T 606
increased as result of meeting opposition 3T 48
is defense against Satan’s delusions GC 559
Jewish teachers prided themselves on their DA 285
man may have, which will not make him wise unto salvation FE 240
men may gain, as Christ did Ed 185
men who are liable to err in their SC 110
minister who has only smattering, grieves Spirit GW 98
much, disobedience has closed the doors to COL 112
needed to discern between the sacred and common CT 427
outward, eternal life is not in mere DA 212
parents should have CSW 53
persons who are liable to err in 5T 705
physician’s mind should be filled with MM 31
promote 2BC 1039
reach higher attainments in 6T 440
ready, gospel workers need CT 540
safeguards against temptation AA 521
Satan perverts, to sustain his delusions GC 559
Satan uses every device to keep men from gaining GC 593
thorough: importance of seeking CT 139
minister should seek GW 152; 5T 574
youth need FE 204
Timothy safeguarded by, against evil influences 4T 398
true, gained only by aid of Spirit Ed 189
will help youth resist temptation FE 92
13. Lesson(s) of
each, is comprehensible 8T 157
easy for san. patients to understand CD 445
illustrated by agricultural operations FE 375
influence character CG 41
make, simple for children CG 43
most important, are those given by Christ Ev 199
of priceless worth for: buyer and seller, borrower and lender FE 542
parent and child, teacher and student FE 542
ruler and subject, master and servant FE 542
taught in SDA schools, importance of CSW 35-6
teach, clearly and simply to others CH 370
14. Manuscript copies of
long-lost, discovered in Josiah’s reign PK 393
Waldenses copied, in caves GC 69
Waldenses had, in their native tongue GC 65, 68-74, 79, 238
Waldensian missionaries circulated GC 71-4
Waldensian students circulated GC 70
Waldensian youth copied GC 68-9
were expensive GC 245
See also Parchment; Roll
15. Misapplication of 2SM 110-3
by Jewish leaders AA 79
false doctrines built up by TM 70
in new theories 2SM 103
in support of erroneous theories 1SM 161-2
men arrive at wrong conclusions by 2SM 102
warning against 1SM 44
16. New Testament
are revelation of God’s glory in Christ COL 128; CT 462
books of, arrangement of God’s word into 1SM 16
Christ as treasure of COL 126; CT 462-3
Christ has spoken in 5T 235; 6T 132
distributed in Geneva, Switz. GC 233
do not re-enact: law of Sabbath CS 66
law of tithe CS 66
does not present new religion 6T 392
does not take place of OT SD 48
doors of, unlocked with key of OT Ev 579
Erasmus published, in Greek and Latin in 1516 GC 245
every page of, shines with Christ’s light 7BC 907
every text of, is diamond irradiated by divine rays 7BC 907
God’s law not changed by SL 68
gospel in, is not OT standard lowered 6BC 1072
gospel of Saviour revealed in OT prophecies is presented in 6BC 1095
is gospel in its unfolding power 6T 392
is gospel in substance CW 26
is only advancement and unfolding of OT 6T 392
Lefevre’s (Jacques) French translation of, circulated by bishop of Meaux GC 214-5
published at Meaux GC 214
light shed upon OT by COL 128; CT 462
Luther’s (Martin) translation of, into German GC 169, 193-4
manuscript of part of, studied by Timothy in his youth 7BC 919
not complete without OT COL 126
one of most precious passages in CS 226
OT and See section 17 below
OT was needed to bring men down along line to SD 48
outpouring of Spirit before any book of, was written DA 672
Petri (Olaf) translated, into Swedish GC 244
requires no less than does OT 1SM 373-4
Revelation is last book of PK 547
show how to do God’s work 2SM 19
significance given to whole system of sacrifices and offerings by SD 48
some men professing to believe and teach, reject OT COL 128
source of spiritual wisdom and life 9T 279
translated into Danish GC 242
Tyndale’s (Wm.) English translation of GC 246-7; SR 350-1
bishop of Durham destroyed GC 247
printed in Germany GC 247
smuggled into England GC 247
written after Pentecost GW 284
written by apostles at dictation of Spirit EW 264
17. Old Testament
are revelation of God’s glory in Christ COL 128; CT 462
arguments from, presented by Paul to Jews in Rome AA 451
presented with simplicity, sincerity, and power by Paul AA 451
as essential as NT Scriptures CW 26
as valuable as NT COL 126
as well as NT should receive attention Ed 191
blend, with NT in work for Jews AA 381; Ev 578-9
books of, arrangement of God’s word into 1SM 16
only part of Bible in existence in Christ’s time PP 367
came to men as new revelation under Christ’s teaching DA 253, 507
chapter after chapter of, contain great encouragement CT 456
Christ and His work of atonement set forth in DA 494
Christ directed people to PP 367
Christ has spoken through DA 390; PP 367
Christ in DA 507
Christ spoke in DA 149; MH 333; 5T 235; 6T 132
Christ spoke through prophets and teachers of DA 826
Christ’s constant study DA 84
Christ’s disciples urged to study GC 349
Christ’s first advent clearly revealed in DA 60
Christ’s ministry as key that unlocks AA 229
Christ’s teachings are in harmony with 5BC 1136
Christ’s teachings directed minds to 5T 709
declared that Christ would appear as man among men AA 436
divine illumination shed upon DA 139
do not present religion to be superseded by NT 6T 392
doctrine that discards 5BC 1094
erroneous idea that Christ came to do away with PP 365-6
establish Christ’s identity as Messiah 5BC 1094
every detail of Christ’s ministry plainly stated in DA 242
expounded by Christ to apostles after His resurrection DA 804-5
fulfilled in Christ AA 247
God’s people need to be familiar with 5BC 1147
gospel dispensation portrayed in AA 381
gospel is presented in figures and symbols in 2SM 104
gospel of coming Saviour is presented in 6BC 1095
great themes of, Christ’s teachings bring into clearer light 5T 709-10
misapprehended and misinterpreted 1SM 404
Hebrew, wise men from East studied DA 59; GC 315
Hebrew youth studied Ed 47
historical books of, Ezra searched 3BC 1134; PK 608
importance of, as witness to Christ’s mission DA 799
irradiated with Christ’s glory DA 211
is gospel in: figures and symbols CW 26
types and shadows 6T 392
Jewish teachers interpreted, so as to destroy their true meaning 8T 221
key of, unlocks doors of NT Ev 579
later prophets of, Jews misinterpreted DA 193
lesson book of Israel CT 455
lessons of, Christ must fully set before men DA 34
must be fully set before man PK 700
life and teachings of Christ were foretold in COL 127
living springs bubbling up in CT 462; Ed 191
many professed Christians now discard DA 799
Messianic prophecies of, Satan diligently studied PK 686
used by Paul in preaching to Jews AA 221-2
momentous truths are revealed in CT 179
needed to bring men down along line to NT SD 48
NT and: are inseparable 5BC 1094
are parts of inseparable whole COL 128
arranged into books 7BC 944; 1SM 16
as two witnesses of Rev. 11:4 GC 267
depend upon and illuminate each other 5BC 1094
linked together by golden clasp 5BC 1147
meet together in Christ 6BC 1092
need to be studied daily FE 414; MYP 189
no contradiction between teachings of 1SM 345
no discord between 6BC 1095
no great contrast between 6BC 1061
parents should become better acquainted with both CSW 56
relationship between 2SM 104
word of God includes both COL 126
NT does not take place of SD 48
not complete without NT COL 126
only part of Bible that people had in Christ’s time 5T 709
only Scripture in existence in Christ’s time 5BC 1094
opened to study of Hebrew youth DA 69
parchment rolls of, Hebrew youth were taught to read Ed 47
Paul used, in preaching at Corinth AA 246-7
with convincing power AA 225
Peter used, in labor for Jews AA 221
poetical books of, Ezra searched 3BC 1134; PK 608
preparation of, began in time of Moses GC 5
preserving and multiplying, Ezra’s work in PK 609
prophecies of, should be studied with Scriptures of NT DA 799
used in Paul’s preaching AA 172
reliability of, men who doubt GC 522
reveal nature of Messiah’s work in world 5BC 1094
revelation of Christ as riches of CT 462
Samaritans discarded all, but writings of Moses DA 193
scroll of, studied by Christ in His youth MH 366
shed light upon NT COL 128; CT 462
should receive attention CT 462
show how to do God’s work 2SM 19
skeptics begin by discounting 5BC 1094
some men profess to believe and teach, while rejecting NT COL 128
speak of Christ as Redeemer SC 87
Stephen used, in labor for Jews AA 221
stored in Paul’s memory Ed 65
study, together with NT Scriptures DA 799
teach lessons that Christ taught from 1SM 163
tell of Saviour to come in fulfillment of type and prophecy GC 267
testify of Christ and His work 5BC 1094
testify re Christ’s life and character COL 105
testimony of, to Christ’s work as Messiah DA 799
threefold vision of DA 804
to reject, is virtually to reject NT COL 128
translated into Greek hundreds of years before Christ was born DA 33
translation of, into German was undertaken by Luther GC 194
treasure house of precious pearls CT 456
truths in, proclaim 1SM 160
value placed by Christ upon DA 799
whole of, one grand golden thread runs through 7BC 945
witness borne to Christ by types and prophecies of DA 799
witness to Christ’s life and death 5BC 1125
writers of, Christ spoke God’s word to GW 250
written for all ages and all people 5BC 1094
written on parchment rolls Ed 47; FE 442; PK 686
18. Passages (texts) of
commit, to memory CT 137
compare, with scripture Ed 190; SC 90-1
different, treating on same subject should be compared CT 437
difficult: compare verse with verse in studying MYP 259
ministers’ business is not to solve every 1T 377
ought to be explained by other texts GC 203
every: one may not be able in this life to explain 2T 692
some helpful thought gained from reading Ed 123
uplift of man is burden of Ed 125
fanatical use of 1T 72
50 different, on card seen by EGW in vision EW 23; LS 89; 2SG 59-60
fix, in memory SC 90
hard to understand, Satan’s use of SC 105
intricate, demand careful and patient study 4T 499
efforts to explain COL 110-1
Living Temple took, out of their connection 1SM 199
many, which skeptical critics declare uninspired 5T 748
may burst upon mind with new meaning as flash of light MB 20
meaning of which some ministers do not realize 1T 648
meditation on SC 90
memorize, daily 4T 459
memorizing, is valuable aid to religious growth CSW 42
misuse of, that pleases Satan GW 303
to sustain erroneous doctrines GC 521
one: explains another 1SM 42; 4T 499
has proved savor of life to many souls ML 22
is key to unlock other passages Ev 581; FE 187, 390
person who cannot read, without gaining helpful thoughts ML 262
spiritual riches concealed in FE 169
Satan places his own interpretation on GC 530
some: beyond reach of human minds until God opens them 1T 377
do not require as earnest concentration as do others FE 169
key to unlock others CT 437
too plain to be misunderstood 4T 499
will never be fully comprehended in this life GW 312
some people declare that certain, are not inspired 1SM 42
that are misunderstood 1T 193
that has been misapplied 1T 222
that you cannot comprehend 2T 694
why some, are hard to understand 1T 377
why some people of intellectual ability fail to comprehend 5T 704
youth should memorize ML 315
See also Scripture passage
19. Portions (parts) of
all, given by inspiration of God CT 462
argumentative, ministers should not show partiality for Ev 199
dealing with great mysteries should not be passed by as of no use 5T 699
difficult, what to do when you cannot explain satisfactorily SC 108; 5T 700-1
what your attitude should be toward Ed 171
every: given by inspiration of God Ed 191
has its use 7BC 989
pride feels impatient and defeated at not being able to explain 5T 701
some men feel defeated if they cannot explain satisfactorily SC 108
idea that certain, cannot be understood Ed 171
large, can be made interesting and profitable to children CG 513-4
let no man flatter himself that he correctly understands all 5T 533
many, not fully explored GW 312
pronounced a mystery by learned men are full of comforting instruction GC 599
meaning of some, does not lie on surface SC 90
memorized by Waldenses GC 67
no, has died from old age ML 25
no man should judge or condemn any 1SM 42
one: explains another EW 229
persons who say that, is inspired and another is not 7BC 919-20
strangely misplaced and lost for many years PK 392
Protestant claim that important, cannot be understood GC 340-1
relationship between, study to see CT 462
some: acceptance of, as divine while rejecting others 5T 747
too plain to be misunderstood SC 90
true meaning of, not readily discerned TM 108
that appear to be mysteries to learned men GC 599
that should be printed just as they stand Ev 232
20. Reading of CT 138-9
causes light to shine in darkness ML 24
church members should engage in, carefully and prayerfully 4T 285
clear and distinct utterance needed in CT 241
contemplation and, is audience with Infinite One 6T 393
cost many people their lives in Dark Ages EW 214
dim light of tradition is not needed in COL 111
does not transform character without work of Spirit SD 30
hasty, little benefit derived from SC 90
improper, God’s word abused by CT 539
in family worship should be short and interesting 7T 43
men listen to Christ’s voice while SC 88
many people engage in, only to find fault with them GC 526
mere, is not enough MM 37
miss. work may be done by, to others WM 76
more valuable than that of any work of human origin CG 507
much, that is profitless SC 110; 5T 704
need of: as God’s voice speaking CT 450; SD 125
attentively and prayerfully 2T 563
by many who do not understand their import AA 109
carefully MM 240
daily 3T 194
more 5T 571
with much prayer 6BC 1054; 2SM 328
with reverence CSW 34-5
neglect of, result of SD 89; 5T 120
parents should spend some time daily in, to children CT 136
public, ministers’ duty re CT 539; 3T 465; 4T 406
recommended to families for long winter evenings CW 134
results of superficial, careless, or prejudiced GC 6
Roman Church forbade, by common people during Dark Ages SR 328
Roman Church opposed GC 51
souls convinced of truth by 5T 300
Spirit impresses minds engaged in TM 76
that in many cases is positive injury SC 110; 5T 704
that is of little value CSW 53
through and through MH 514
time for, take CT 138
time should be devoted to SD 178
when, will not benefit you MH 514
why some people are not profited by Ev 508
21. Student(s) of
all of God’s people should be 2T 634
children should be encouraged to become 4T 212
close, ministers should be 2T 499
missionary should be GW 469
diligent: in all parts of world SD 353
it becomes God’s people to become 7BC 951
only, will be shielded from delusion GC 625
parents should be CG 66-7, 182
promise to all who are 1SM 404
Satan is 9T 16
teachers need to be 6T 165
why men need to be 2SM 99
youth should become FE 216
earnest, be 6T 161
field of study for 3T 215
gospel workers should be 5T 592
if God’s people are not thorough, world’s great men will lead them astray 2SM 386; 5T 546
independent, all need to be MM 102
Joshua was 2BC 993-4
ministers must be GW 99, 249; 2T 337, 556, 710
must empty himself of every prejudice CT 463
papal persecutions against GC 267
precious promise to 4T 526
Satan is CT 390; 8T 292; 9T 16
searcher of, angels stand beside MYP 257
God speaks to mind and heart of 2SM 39
should approach them in spirit of learner Ed 189
should gain knowledge of their grand central theme Ed 190
should learn to view God’s word as whole Ed 190
should see relationship of their parts Ed 190
skillful and diligent, richest treasures of thought await CT 461; MYP 262
Spirit teaches, how to judge things CT 484
superficial, will apostatize 6T 133
vision of Christ is given to Ed 192
22. Study (investigation, or searching) of 7BC 944-5; COL 109-13; CT 138-9; Ed 185-92; FE 187; 1SM 15-8, 242-5; 2T 694; TM 105-11
advent movement was result of GC 357
aids development of retentive memory CT 483; 8T 156
all men should give themselves to CSW 28
angels come near to impress mind in CT 442
angels guided Miller (Wm.) in GC 321
arouses sensibilities FE 434
attitude to take in ML 22; SC 110
be meek and lowly of heart in MYP 260
become better acquainted with Christ by MYP 121
believers are exhorted to AA 521
benefits obtained from CH 371-2; CT 448-52; CSW 17-8, 22-3; Ed 127; MYP 255-7; 3T 374; 8T 193-4
profitable ways to derive Ed 191
best means of strengthening intellect is MYP 253
best mental and spiritual exercise for mind is 5T 703
best mental effort should be used in CSW 32
Bible teachers should teach students how to engage in CT 431
blessing of ML 28
blessings derived from MYP 255; SD 125
blessings that youth may receive from CT 449-50
brings knowledge of God and Christ FE 415
brings life and health to soul 6T 253
by early Reformers SR 335-6
by pioneer SDA 1SM 206-7; TM 24-6
careful, ministers should not neglect 4T 380
should not exclude all other reading of religious nature 2T 338
careful and prayerful, how children and youth are affected by CT 166-7
chief objectives to be sought in CT 462
children should be educated to, as God’s word FE 386
Christ engaged in, as youth FE 442
in His youth CT 260; Ed 185; FE 402; MH 366
See also Christ
Christ’s education was based on MH 400
Christ’s intimate acquaintance with them testifies to His diligence in Ed 185
Christian is required to be diligent in 5T 273
Christians should desire, more than morning papers, magazines, or novels 8T 193
close, by Huss (John) GC 100
spend much time in 6T 65
close and prayerful, benefit of CT 452
gives clear comprehension and sound judgment ML 24
come as learner in CSW 25
communion with God through PP 596
community life can be affected by 5T 26
continual, importance of ML 28
converse held with patriarchs and prophets through SD 108
converted soul eats Christ’s flesh and drinks His blood by FE 378
correct knowledge of how to live is obtained from 3T 374
daily: apprentices should be encouraged to 7T 196
diligent and prayerful, would bring truth in newer and clearer light CSW 23
has sanctifying influence on mind 1T 242
mind is sanctified and uplifted by CT 138
need of AH 189; 1SM 170; 3T 333; 5T 573-80
nurses need MH 223
parents should take time for, with children CSW 53; Ed 186
seek light and knowledge by 1SM 359
social visit is not as important as CT 137
strengthens intellect 3T 374
verse-by-verse method of, is often most helpful Ed 189
you are not safe if you neglect 1SM 359
danger of, without prayerful, humble, and teachable spirit GC 521
deep, improves reasoning faculties FE 132
ministers need 1SM 362
neglected by thousands of ministers CT 460
difficulties will be found in 7BC 945
diligent: blessings from MYP 274
educators need CW 120
importance of DA 355
ministers should give themselves to GW 193
need of AH 189; CH 556; FE 404; GW 76; TM 147
needed day by day GC 598
opens new treasures of truth ML 22
preaching of gospel leads men to AA 232
seek wisdom through MM 301
diligent and prayerful, employ every means that aids in 5T 609
need of 5T 743
diligent research and continuous effort needed in Ed 123
disposition of ministers to, for themselves 1SM 362
divine enlightenment received by DA 459
divine wisdom needed in 2SM 368
do not center, around your own opinions CT 463
do not engage in: to vindicate your own opinions and theories COL 112; CT 463; Ed 189; FE 308; MYP 260; 2SM 82; TM 105
do not fear that, will lead to dissension and disunion TM 105
do not make, secondary consideration FE 129-30
do not neglect, to investigate misleading theories LS 94
do not trust to others to do your GW 303
each fresh, reveals something more interesting ML 24
earnest and close, need of COL 111
earnest and diligent, is necessary CH 369
earnest prayer needed in CT 463; TM 108
earnestness needed in LS 212; 5T 525; 6T 403; 9T 122-3
effects of, in Germany in Luther’s (Martin) time GC 195
upon mind 4T 499
effective, what constitutes Ed 189
emphasized by Christ to His disciples GC 349
empty yourself of every prejudice in FE 308
enables men to better understand their thoughts and actions 2BC 1036
energy is imparted to soul by CG 507
engage in: both for doctrine and for practical lessons SD 279
for practical lessons 2BC 1003-4
for yourself CT 460-3
with eager interest and fervent prayer CSW 25
enlightenment of Spirit in, ask for TM 108
ennobling effects of ML 23
ennobling influence exerted on mind by CT 396
essential for: all CH 369
efficiency GW 98-100
essential in schools of prophets CT 422
every human being should engage in FE 384
every man needs, for himself GC 598; 5T 214
exert all mental powers in GC 599
faculties are: given vigor by CT 460
strengthened by 5T 686
faithful, results of 8T 319
fictitious reading unfits mind for MYP 277
first and highest duty of every rational being is GC 598
first neglect of, makes easier the second MYP 96
first place in SDA educational system should be occupied by 5T 21
further, persons who discourage 5T 706-7
gives: clear and well-defined views of individual responsibility 5T 273
strength to stand in trial and temptation 5T 273
go below surface in MYP 262
God is with His people in CW 42
godly fear needed in CH 369
gospel worker should be diligent in CT 510; 2SM 155-6
grandest study for human intelligence is CT 395
great central truth to be kept in mind in 6BC 1084
great chain of truth dug out by 3T 447
great themes open to understanding more and more as result of 5T 740
greater degree of intelligence is gained from FE 130
growth in grace and knowledge of Christ obtained by CSW 69
heart and character are affected by earnest 8T 322
helps to develop retentive memory FE 390
hidden truths yet to be brought forth by CSW 25
hours for, young ministers should guard jealously GW 100
how ministers neglect 2T 500
how to gather new ideas from 4T 379
how to get most from FE 307
how to interest children in Ed 187
how to make CSW 22-44
humble, skepticism can have no power over soul engaged in 4T 449
humble and prayerful, will not leave men in doubt re their obligations to God FE 125
importance of ML 23
in SDA schools FE 129-30; 1SM 245
infinity beyond 1SM 18
influence of, upon Timothy CG 41
intellect is developed by FE 432
intellect is fitted by, to wrestle with problems of truth 5T 686
intellect is sharpened by GW 100
intellect is strengthened by FE 129, 445; GC 507; MYP 254-5
as by nothing else SC 90; 7T 228
interest in, novel reading destroys 7T 203
is medium of communication between God and man GC 69
Jewish leaders did not engage in, with desire to do God’s will DA 65
Jewish leaders engaged in, to exalt themselves DA 65
judgment is ripened by GC 94
keen exercise of brain power should be given to MH 459
keen perception is developed by PP 599
keep your mind employed in 5T 519-20
lay aside your ideas at door of FE 308
lazy ministers neglect TM 155
learn how to engage in 7BC 989
Lefevre (Jacques) introduced to students GC 212
lifelong, will leave much unexplained CW 82