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Scripture, Scriptures (Part 1 of 3)

Scripture, Scriptures

1. Appellations of

2. As textbook (lesson book)

3. Books of

4. Circulation of

5. Difficult things in

6. Doctrine (teaching) of

7. Faith in

8. History in

9. Ignorance re

10. Inspiration of

11. Interpretation(s) of

12. Knowledge (understanding) of

13. Lesson(s) of

14. Manuscript copies of

15. Misapplication of

16. New Testament

17. Old Testament

18. Passages (texts) of

19. Portions (parts) of

20. Reading of

21. Student(s) of

22. Study (investigation, or searching) of

23. Testimony of

24. Translation of

25. Truth(s) of

26. Wresting of

27. Writer(s) of

28. Miscellaneous

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 Oracles GC 139; CT 139

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 Book 1T 39, 242

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 Volume CT 137; GC 157

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

explain OT AA 381; Ev 579

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

Paul as AA 127; 6BC 1089

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 early morning DA 90; MH 52

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

without prayer GC 599; SC 91

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

light of Spirit in, pray for COL 113; CT 447