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Testimony, living - Theory, Theories

Testimony, living

bear, for God under all circumstances TM 391

God designs that, shall ever be in church 3T 360

must be preserved among God’s people 5T 229

needed to keep sin out of church 3T 256

needed to purge church EW 228

revived during latter rain EW 279

why church needs 3T 361

Testimony, straight

given to Laodiceans causes shaking 1T 181

God calls for renewal of GW 307-8; 8T 297

Laodicean message as EW 270

must be revived among God’s people 3T 324; 5T 222

must live in church 3T 269; 5T 676

need of 2SG 283-4; 1T 249

needed on health reform 9T 158

persons who will ever be at variance with, because it condemns them 3T 361

pour out 1T 383

some believers will not bear 1T 181

will separate the unfaithful from the faithful 3T 324

Testimony, Testimonies, miscellaneous

belittling God’s law, have no faith in 2SM 98

Bible’s plain and direct, needed now Ev 272-3

Christian living that is, more valuable than sermons 4BC 1181

eloquent, success of gospel message does not depend on COL 231

for Christ which unbelievers can neither gainsay nor resist 5T 167

given to please and charm for a moment abound in world 2T 608

God’s, Ten Commandments contain 4aSG 8; SR 154

Jewish law forbade condemning man to death upon his own DA 715

learned, reception of gospel does not depend on GW 155

most effectual, is that of your own experience DA 347

narrow and tame and lifeless, teacher who will not bear FE 456

of believers faithful in tithing cause angels to rejoice 6T 390

of your own experience is most effectual witness for Christ MH 100

persons whose, have more of life and assurance SD 72

reveal little knowledge of spiritual things SD 72

personal, that each believer should bear to world COL 125

that may do more good than most eloquent discourse CH 33

plain, persons who bear, will surely be hated 1SM 73

persons who never see need of 3T 361

plain and pointed, God’s messengers should bear 2SG 299

plain and straight, treated with disdain by many believers TM 89

pleasing and charming, world abounds in 5T 667

pointed, must live in church 3T 260

pointed and straight, minister must give 1T 213-4

re God that appeals to reason SC 105

re miss. work should be related by church members on Sabbath 7T 19

Spirit’s, is true Ev 362

teacher’s, that will quicken conscience like plowing up field FE 456

Supplement

backward in giving HP 363:3

bear living TMK 370:4

before councils and before thousands Mar 252:3

Christ acknowledged before people and angels in our HP 153:3

Christian’s most powerful, destroyed by dissension OHC 237:3

Christ’s presence enables refreshing LHU 249:2

cleansed soul has a distinct HP 72:5

current experience provides, for active Christian AG 227:2

deception avoided by belief in LDE 44:2

for Christ on earth heard by heavenly intelligences OHC 167:2

given after Ellen White sermon on working for souls TDG 368:3

gladly borne before congregation TMK 161:3

God bends down to hear, of His witnesses OHC 168:2

harmony with heaven required in our TMK 191:5

important before the universe and the world HP 278:3

learn how to bear a clear UL 256:5

learner in school of Christ will learn how to give TMK 62:4

living,

born by living Christian AG 227:2

from those following pure principles HP 311:5

“Hear what God has done for my soul” FW 61:2

let God care for results of; known in heaven NL 35:1

presenting simplicity of faith 3SM 201:1

mumbled, but shouting at home so neighbors can hear FW 76:2

often we should hear, of conflicts and victories AG 227:2

penitence and confidence in, instead of discouragement HP 122:3

people of God soon to give, before rulers Mar 253:2

persecution ceases to be, when mediation is finished 3SM 399:2

personal, of praise most effective in soul winning UL 61:4

plain, needed from sanctified lips RC 208:3

portions of, rejected 3SM 64

power needed in, to meet the people; (not tame) TDG 173:4

reading of, rather than taking people’s word 3SM 359:4

sanctification enables believer to bear HP 363:2

SDAs bore, in scorn of opposing churches PM 30:3

simple, effective HP 363:3

Spirit inspires, before adversaries Mar 252:6

time is near to give, before the rulers of the earth OHC 355:2

unflinching, important in crisis but avoid defiance 3SM 405:1

unity in, of believers; differences are of Satan 3SM 20:1

See also Instruction

Testimony, Testimonies, witnessing in meeting

adapt your, to occasion and to company present 4T 565

angels listen to GW 171; 6T 367

angels witness EW 115

bear your, for Christ when opportunity offers 2T 262

gladly before congregation MYP 122

dry and stale, help nobody 6T 64

end of, that all are glad to hear 2T 578

everyone should bear CH 33

give your, in clear and audible voice 4T 133

in clear and distinct voice 6T 382

God witnesses EW 115

institutional workers’ 7T 195

long, mean death to spirituality of social meetings GW 171

long and backslidden, shadow cast by 2T 578

persons most superficial have most to say in 4T 70-1

please God EW 115

short, need of GW 171

that ascend like incense to God’s throne LS 260

short and pointed, need of EW 115

that fail to edify or strengthen bearers 4T 316

uplifting, bear TM 513

written in book by angel 4T 107

Testimony meeting, Testimony meetings

Testimony meeting, Testimony meetings, among pub. house workers 7T 195

at celebration of church ordinances Ev 278

most precious of all meetings OHC 168:4

opponent of EGW fell prostrate like dead in 2SG 26-7

See also Social meeting

Testimony of Jesus

Testimony of Jesus, meditate on, continually EW 58

subject of, needs to be understood 1T 300

See also Prophecy, Spirit of

Supplement

Paul rejoiced to suffer for CC 352:4

Testimonies to church

Testimonies to church, given by Jeremiah PK 428

Testing

Testing, God is, His people now 1T 332

of doctrines and theories, God’s law is unerring rule for GC 452

of God’s people by Satan’s accusations in time of trouble GC 618

subject so-called visions to, before accepting them 2SM 90

Testing point

Testing point, God brings His people individually to one, after another 2SG 225; 1T 187

Testing process

Testing process 4T 83-94

God uses, to refine character MH 471

souls tried by 4T 86

Testing question, Testing questions

Testing question, Testing questions, false christs’ claim that Sabbath is not 2SM 76

miracles should not be made 2SM 52

of obedience and salvation, present light re 1SM 165

question of the “daily” is not 1SM 167

Testing time

Testing time, be prepared to answer for faith before councils in 5T 708

believers who will accept erroneous theories in 2SM 47

believers who will “shine as lights” in PK 188-9; 5T 81-2

believers who will yield in, to powers that be PK 188

each believer is to stand alone in CW 42

effects of, on religious profession GC 602; SL 11-2

God’s people must gather warmth from coldness of others in 5T 136-7

has not yet come Ev 234

how men will be affected by GC 602

many a star admired for its brilliance will go out in PK 188; 5T 81

many of SDA leaders will drop out in 5T 80

persons who will stand forth as true Christians in GC 602

reveals character 5T 80

shaking and, God has faithful servants who will be brought to view in 5T 80-1

shield of Omnipotence spread over the faithful in 5T 525

will come to all GC 625; SL 12

will disclose who are God’s faithful servants 5T 80

Testing truth, Testing truths

Testing truth, Testing truths, for this time Ev 212; 2SM 14-5

ministers should dwell on GW 314

much that is called, is twaddle 2SM 38

Test question

Test question, dress reform was not made, by EGW 4T 637

SDA do not make articles of diet a CD 466

rebaptism is not to be made Ev 375

that every Christian should ask himself CS 260

Tetzel, Johann

Tetzel, Johann, seller of indulgences GC 127-8, 178

Texas, U.S.A.

Texas, U.S.A. LS 238, 240; 2SM 299; 1T 104; 4T 302, 305, 321-3, 330-40

Text, Texts

Text, Texts, church members as CT 328; 1T 288

50 Scripture, seen on card in vision EW 24-31; 2SG 59-60; LS 89

Textbook, Textbooks

Textbook, Textbooks, Bible precepts should ever be kept as FE 388

child’s first, Bible should be CT 108-9

college See College textbook

do not make other people’s failings your 2T 394

God’s, from which Christ received education 8T 222

heavens are to be, to youth 3BC 1144

make Bible your 5T 322

ministers who make EGW their 1SM 69

persons who make God’s word their, may be called narrow-minded CW 122

school See Schoolbook

SDA, Bible is CSW 56

small children’s, nature’s treasure should be CG 48; FE 61, 157; 3T 137

study of ordinary, not enough for true education FE 516

sure and safe and precious, God’s word obeyed as FE 134

take God’s word as your 2SM 88

teachers should make God’s word their 6T 166

teachers who make Bible precepts their CT 430

used in popular schools not needed for SDA students FE 516-7

See Lesson books

Thankful

Thankful, be not, for what is harmful MH 255

God’s command to be MH 255

there is reason to be, every moment MH 253-4; 6T 63

Thankful disposition

Thankful disposition, how to acquire a 1SM 234

Thankfulness

Thankfulness CG 146-9

cultivate CG 146-7; MH 492

encourage youth to express, to God FE 457

express to God, for blessings received DA 348

express your, freely 4T 461

monument of, Samuel set up 2BC 1012

See Appreciation

Thank (gratitude) offering, Thank offerings

Thank (gratitude) offering, Thank offerings, angels present man’s, before God’s throne 3T 397

bring, to camp meetings 2T 576, 601; 3T 510

to God every day 5T 574

Cain brought to God only a COL 152

children can earn money for, in many ways AH 387-8

children should bring CS 296; CSW 142-3

to God’s treasury CS 296

do not use, to help the poor 4T 511

do not withhold 3T 408-9

Elkanah brought, to God PP 569

first fruits presented as 6BC 1092; DA 786; PP 71

in days of Abel and Cain COL 152; PP 71

for healing, lame man went to temple to offer DA 204

for poor fund, take up weekly or monthly a 5T 150-1

give to Christ, in return for His love 9T 50

glorify God’s name GW 171

God asks for COL 300

God’s claims upon 2T 598-600; 4T 467

gratitude expressed to God by AA 75; PP 106, 187-8; PK 707-8; 5T 150; 6T 386

for comfortable clothing 5T 150

for food 5T 150

for health 5T 150

for His blessings 2T 598

for His bounties CS 198

for His care CS 344

for mercy received from Him DA 204; 2T 598

for sparing your life 2SM 181

Israel brought, to God COL 300; PP 526, 530; 3T 394

at yearly feasts Ed 42; DA 448; PP 311, 526, 530, 540; 2T 598

kept continually burning on altar in ancient times 4T 477

lame man healed at pool of Bethesda brought, to temple DA 204

liberal, bring to God’s treasury AA 339-40

love for Christ leads us to present, to Him COL 49

many people forget to bring, to God AA 353; MYP 210-2

of yourself, make a 9T 50

peace offerings as PP 576

prayer morning and evening as, to God CG 520; ML 29

present to God: as man’s greatest benefactor SD 152

for gospel work GW 454

of everything received from Him MYP 306

on birthdays AH 473; CS 295-7; CSW 143; SD 152

on holidays AH 476; CS 295-7; CSW 142-3

on special occasions 2T 573

on Thanksgiving Day AH 475

school debt lifted by 6T 473

tribute should be to God’s treasury as CS 18

wave sheaf of first fruits as 1SM 305 See also First fruits; Wave sheaf

willing, bring to God a CS 87

Thanks

Thanks, give to God, in heart and with voice FE 457

grateful, every proof of God’s power is to be recognized with 1SM 56

men are too sparing of giving, to God SC 103; 5T 317

one only of ten healed lepers returned to give, to God DA 348

render grateful, to God 3SG 73

return, to God for answering prayer Ed 258

to God, expressed by gifts and sacrifices CSW 140; 2SM 212; 2T 576, 601

See also Gratitude

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, angel’s song of MB 86; SD 198

come to God with tribute of MB 103

for gifts of His providence CG 149

for His blessings CS 300; MYP 189, 313

for His loving-kindness 5T 317

for His past and present mercies CS 198

for His temporal blessings CG 148; SD 122

for unmerited favors 2SM 315

confession with MB 58-9

cultivate, in every church ML 170

Daniel’s, for God’s answer to prayer PK 494

drawn out of hearts by work of Spirit 1SM 344

eat with CD 87, 333; MM 274

educate the soul to SD 168

express, in prayer 5T 317; TM 485

in song MH 254; SC 103

expressed in healed paralytic’s home MH 79

Feast of Tabernacles was occasion of DA 448; PP 540-1

from grateful hearts, ascends as sweet oblation to God COL 298; PK 566

Israel’s, in Zerubbabel’s time 3BC 1133

Israel’s song(s) of, at Red Sea PP 288

on way to Passover PP 538

keynote of song of heaven which is, men must learn on earth 7T 244

light of Christ in soul produces MB 80

need of, in homes PP 143

need to hear more SD 198

peace offerings as expression of PP 576

Peter’s tribute of, to God AA 517

revenue of, prevented from flowing back to God COL 383

shown by bringing means to God’s treasury CS 48

theme of, through eternity SD 243

voice of, heard in heaven CT 246; 6T 366

warm other hearts with 8T 18

Supplement

Advocate for sinners should bring continual LHU 341:5

begin every day with prayer including, and praise TDG 42:5

Christ holds, in censer before God TMK 74:4

continual, for Christ’s mediation HP 264:3

cultivate, in church AG 325:3

depressed one counseled to remember TDG 305:3

glorifying God by TMK 201:4

God receives little, although He provides for needs TMK 219:3

grace should be acknowledged by TMK 127:5

heard at Pentecost TMK 344:2

life filled with, when Christ is in all you do HP 226:6

offering up, when God’s name sounds keynote for you FW 78:3

prayer of, for God’s care over household TMK 143:2

words should be of TMK 138:4

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day, celebration of AH 474-5

turkeys for dinner on 2SG 154-6

Thanksgiving festival, Thanksgiving festivals

Thanksgiving festival, Thanksgiving festivals, remember God’s goodness on CS 295; CSW 143-4

Thanksgiving service, Thanksgiving services

Thanksgiving service, Thanksgiving services, hold, in home 5T 314

liquidation of church debt should be followed by 6T 104

Thayer, G. J.

Thayer, G. J. 2SG 78

Theater, Theaters

1. Popular

2. Special

1. Popular

among most dangerous pleasure resorts 4T 652-3

attendance at, contrary to Christ’s teachings 1T 490, 554

not good for san. patients 1T 554

tends to evil 1T 490

species of idolatry LS 351

Christian would not wish to be at, when Christ comes AH 516; MYP 398

Christian would not wish to meet death at AH 516; MYP 398

crime is acted at AH 406; 3T 471

demoralizes FE 318

destruction of, by earthquake 9T 92-3

evangelistic efforts in, objections to Ev 39

God’s blessing would not be invoked on hour spent at AH 516

hotbed of immorality 4T 653

imagination depraved and morals debased by 4T 653

in Ephesus, riot in AA 293

mind educated by, to familiarity with sin AH 406; PP 459

only safe course is to shun 4T 653

passions stimulated to intense activity by COL 54

pleasure lovers crowd to, as probation’s hour closes ChS 51; CT 414; DA 636; FE 355

poverty of people increased by FE 318

reasons why Christian would not attend MYP 398

sensibilities benumbed by Te 253

soul not satisfied by Ev 267

true Christian will not be found at AH 515; MYP 398

vicious habits and sinful propensities strengthened by 4T 653

youth educated in crime by AH 406; 3T 471

youth habitually attending, corrupted in principle 4T 653

2. Special

of God’s grace, church as AA 12

of great and decisive actions, so-called Christian world is to be 7BC 949

world as 6BC 1106; SD 242; 8T 27

Supplement

Christ did not come to attend UL 307:6

Christian not found at TMK 311:2

church is, of Christ’s grace OHC 172:2

excitement of, pleasure lover ever seeks TMK 318:2

minister may be no more than actor in VSS 284:0

pleasure lovers crowd HP 342:4

(shows), time devoted to seeing, is lost RC 247:4

youth taught wrong lessons by, from professed Christian Con 68:1

See also Display, theatrical

Theatergoer, Theatergoers

Theatergoer, Theatergoers, eternity is out of reckoning of 6T 406-7

how to win, to Christ Ev 267-8

it is of little use to scathingly rebuke Ev 267

will be destroyed with great apostate 6T 406-7

Theatergoing

Theatergoing, entertainments at sanitariums that lead to 4T 578

money devoted to, should be spent in making land productive FE 318

species of idolatry FE 312; LS 351

stimulates every passion to activity COL 54; 9T 89

Theatrical, Theatricals

Theatrical, Theatricals, in evangelism, keep far from Ev 396

in popular churches, banish thoughts of God GC 463-4

Theatrical actor, Theatrical actors

Theatrical actor, Theatrical actors, ministers should not behave like, in pulpit Ev 640

spirit of frivolity in 4T 320

Theatrical amusement, Theatrical amusements

Theatrical amusement, Theatrical amusements, influence of, ill effects of 4T 653

love for, increases with indulgence 4T 653

Theatrical display

Theatrical display, in evangelism, warning against Ev 137-9

let there be no, in presenting truth 2SM 23-4

semblance of, eliminate from religious meetings Ev 501

Theatrical entertainment, Theatrical entertainments

Theatrical entertainment, Theatrical entertainments, sanitariums should not permit 4T 578

Theatrical gesture, Theatrical gestures

Theatrical gesture, Theatrical gestures, ministers’, offensive to God Ev 644

Theatrical nature

Theatrical nature, avoid everything of, in evangelism 9T 110

in public meetings in restaurants 7T 115

Theatrical performance, Theatrical performances

Theatrical performance, Theatrical performances, church funds should not be raised by CS 202

gospel worker indulging in 9T 142

ministers should not stage Ev 207

in city evangelism Ev 127; 9T 142

not proper in SS work FE 253-4

Satan seeks to make men long for Ev 266

Satan uses, to cause youth to forget God CT 275

to confuse the senses AH 402; CT 275

Satan’s invention CS 134

Theatrical play, Theatrical plays

Theatrical play, Theatrical plays, Christ’s attitude toward SD 177

health institutions that encourage 3T 172

Theatrical style

Theatrical style, preaching in, warning against GW 383

Theft

Theft, as sign of times CH 409; PP 102; 9T 11

comes under heading of covetousness LS 241; 4T 385

direct, persons of respectability not in danger of falling into CH 409

disregarding God’s law leads to SD 54

frequent in ancient times COL 103

God’s law forbids PP 309

great time of, we live in 1SM 98

intoxicating liquor leads to Te 24

little things that God regards as CH 408-9

person guilty of, required to restore double PP 311

registered against some of God’s people TM 146

san. workers guilty of, reproof for CH 408-9

small, gravity of offense of committing CH 408-9

stalks unrebuked in high places and in low PP 102

See also Fraud; Robbery; Stealing

Theme, Themes

Theme, Themes, absorbing, matters that should not be made CW 49

Christ crucified should be, of every discourse SD 221

Christ is to be His people’s 5T 158

Christ our righteousness is, so simple children can grasp it ML 265

Christ was, of every apostolic discourse AA 594

Christ’s favorite, was God’s paternal character and abundant love TM 192

was God’s paternal tenderness and abundant grace COL 40

elevated, mind should be trained to dwell upon 2T 249

exhaustless, story of Bethlehem is DA 48

forbidden, mind should be kept from wandering to AA 518

fresh, needed in pulpit, SS, prayer meeting, and society CSW 109-10

God’s personality and prerogatives are, on which silence is eloquence MM 92

grand, that need to be studied in SDA churches TM 95-6

heavenly, upon which God’s people should dwell SC 88-9

love of God is, for most profound meditation SC 15

of Christ’s sufferings and death, it is sin to be calm and unimpassioned re 2T 213

of redemption: angels desire to look into SC 88

are momentous themes FE 180

can never be fully explored FE 127

is inexhaustible 1SM 403

science and song of the redeemed through ceaseless ages SC 88

studied by the redeemed throughout eternity ML 360

See also Redemption

on which God’s people should feast 5T 745

political questions as, on which silence is eloquence FE 475

simply stated, that are beyond power of human comprehension Ed 170

that should be subject of meditation SD 109

three exalted, for contemplation FE 49

various, on which ministers should speak COL 40

See also Meditation; Study; Topics

Theocracy

Theocracy, divine, place of God’s people in or under 7T 109; 8T 180

government of Israel under AA 92-4; Ed 37-8; PP 303, 374, 555, 603

Jewish nation withdrew from, by choosing heathen ruler instead of Christ DA 737-8

See God, government of

Theologian, Theologians

Theologian, Theologians, ambition to become acquainted with MH 442; 8T 307

listened to apostles with astonishment 4T 378

popular, teach that spirits of the dead hover about friends on earth GC 551

why God could not use scholarly, to give His message GC 312

why many, do not understand God’s word as they should GC 599

See Teachers, religious

Theological institutions

Theological institutions, god of some, is little better than Baal GC 583

Theological prism

Theological prism, new, God’s law as viewed through GC 466

Theological school, Theological schools

Theological school, Theological schools, many graduates from, know less of God and truth than when they entered them FE 98; PP 593

method of teaching in, not like that of schools of prophets FE 98; PP 593

of Judea, set God’s word aside for human speculations Ed 64-5

Theological seminary

Theological seminary See Seminary

Theological stores

Theological stores, SDA are not to draw from, in teaching God’s word 5BC 1089

Theological students

Theological students 8T 307-8

Theological subject

Theological subject, almost every, Jewish leaders brought in new and strange teaching on TM 71

Theological system

Theological system, persons trusting in, feel no need to be taught of God GC 456

Theological tenets

Theological tenets, merely subscribing to, does not make man a Christian DA 309

Theological training

Theological training, cannot take place of heart preparation GW 94

Theological truth

Theological truth, jealous regard for so-called, hatred of genuine truth often accompanies DA 309

Theological writing, Theological writings

Theological writing, Theological writings, accumulation of, that is waste of money 8T 307

accumulation of large volumes of, not necessary for preparation for God’s work 8T 307

extensive knowledge of, not essential for Christian work MH 441

Theology

Theology, as commonly studied and taught, is record of human speculation MH 442

atonement of Christ should be central truth of, in SDA schools Ev 223

dominant, Luther (Martin) opposed GC 126

erroneous teachings of popular: many people driven to skepticism by GC 525

re hell and punishment of the wicked GC 535-7

re ministration of angels GC 551

re state of the dead GC 546

thousands made skeptics and infidels by 5T 710

man whose mind was crammed with 4T 497-8

most simple theory of, should be taught in every school Ev 223

of Isaiah’s age, teaching re Israel that was not in harmony with PK 367

of rabbinical schools, Christ refused to acknowledge DA 540

people commended by Christ in judgment day may have known little of DA 638

professors of, must not take place of Scriptures as our guide GC 595

study of, in SDA schools Ev 223; 8T 307-8

system of, Bible presents simple and complete CT 422; FE 129

teachers of, John the Baptist was not trained by DA 101

teaching of, in SDA schools 8T 307-8

true, be guided by common sense and CT 257

Supplement

argument about, brought darkness 3SM 175:3

Bible, See also Truth, Bible

colleges of world need not be attended to learn 3SM 234:1

expertise in, not to be exhibited UL 342:4

investigations of, by any man may have imperfections TDG 93:4

logic and appeals of, easier to resist than righteous character LHU 225:2

love of Christ must saturate LHU 134:3

minor points of, which are not settled by Word of God 2MCP 499:1

new ideas in, See also Light, new

theories of, studying, does not save 3SM 172:4

Word of God contains simple and complete system of LHU 130:5

See also Doctrines; Message; Religion; Theories, Third angel’s message

Theophilus

Theophilus, Gospel of Luke addressed to 6BC 1051

Theoretical

Theoretical, abstract and, education that deals too much with Ed 265; FE 539

religious faith must not only be, but also practical 3T 528

Theoretical believer, Theoretical believers

Theoretical believer, Theoretical believers, believers who do Christian help work are not 6T 299

Theoretical differences

Theoretical differences, minor, gospel workers should avoid bringing up GW 312

Theoretical discourses

Theoretical discourses, are essential GW 158; 4T 394

Theoretical doctrine

Theoretical doctrine, queries re, EGW’s reply to MM 102

Theoretical errors

Theoretical errors, used to counterwork gospel message 6T 21

Theoretical knowledge

Theoretical knowledge, alone, will do men no good DA 389

Nicodemus was not in need of DA 171

of truth, constituted Pharisaical righteousness DA 309

will not save man CH 590; DA 309; MM 217; 5T 221

Theoretical part

Theoretical part of education is not most essential FE 539

Theoretical points

Theoretical points, ministers should study practical subjects as well as 3T 214

Theoretical religion

Theoretical religion is worth little 4T 235

Theoretical subjects

Theoretical subjects, ministers should present more than 3T 257, 322

Theorizing

Theorizing, practical training is worth far more than any amount of MH 450

re God’s nature and prerogatives, warning against MM 96

Theory, Theories

1. Erroneous

2. False (spurious)

3. Human (man-made)

4. Miscellaneous

1. Erroneous

accepted by weaklings as truth CW 48

arrayed in new and fantastic dress 2SM 98

church is not established on SD 77

do not countenance GW 308; 8T 298

guard against publication of CW 154

ignorance and folly will have to be met in 2SM 98

Living Temple presented CW 158; 1SM 199, 202; 9T 68

med. workers warned against MM 93-4

pity that men go to such pains to discover TM 55

publication of, bears fruit in dissension and discord CW 155

re Spirit 1SM 221

Satan is pleased when men collect Scriptures to pile around GW 303

Satan’s method of propagating, re God MM 93

Scriptures misapplied in support of 1SM 161-2

SDA papers should give no room to repeating of CW 94

Spirit is not come to build up TM 65

Testimonies misapplied to support 2SM 83

that have been presented over and over again 2SM 101

that ministers and teachers should not study Ev 624

vision re 2SM 37

warning against persons advocating MM 97-8

what to do instead of discussing COL 40

who in time of test will accept 2SM 47

will be introduced among SDA 2SM 14

will be presented as new light 7BC 906-7

will come in on right hand and left 1SM 171

2. False (spurious)

accepted by Galatian believers, Paul exposed AA 383-4

advanced in past: have not been given up LS 92

will have resurrection LS 92

built up and called fundamental doctrines of faith TM 70

cherished in place of the true 1SM 255

church that will receive TM 409

clothed in beautiful garments, warning against subtle MM 96

clothed in garments of light will be presented to God’s people 8T 293

crowned heads and presidents and rulers will bow to Satan’s FE 472

danger of minds being taken captive by GW 162

do not enter into controversy with persons holding LS 93; MM 97

enemy will bring in CW 53

explanations that have brought in COL 110-1

false prophets will try to lead God’s people to accept Ev 360

favored now by many professed Christians GC 46

God’s word used by apostles in meeting AA 475

keep firm when men come into church to present 9T 69-70

led Jewish nation to its ruin TM 359

lovers of sin will receive and advocate 1T 441

man whom Satan uses to advance, re God MM 93

men will attempt to introduce, among SDA 7BC 954

ministers and teachers warned re Ev 623

must not be countenanced among SDA 8T 298

net of, spread by Satan to catch unwary souls TM 282

persons who cumber truth with TM 56

persons who present mass of Scripture as proof for their CW 32

persons who will receive and advocate 1T 441

published by J. M. Garmire 2SM 83

pub. houses must be guarded against disseminating CW 154

reaction of apostles to 8T 297

Satan constantly seeks to introduce GC 520

Satan desires to call attention of God’s people from real issues to MM 94

Satan gains his power over minds through DA 671; Ev 589

Satan inspires men to originate TM 59

Satan seeks to bring in 1SM 201

Satan will attempt to bring in Ev 224

Satan will suggest TM 54

satanic agencies clothe, in attractive garb 8T 294

shaking will come by introduction of TM 112

that every man is born king MM 95

that God did not create matter when He created earth 8T 258

truth will stand test in time of SD 196

warning against deception by TM 57

warning against those who would encumber truth with TM 56

will appear falsely inviting Ev 610

will be: propagated in world to very end CW 153-4

repeated again and again Ev 610

world is full of 1SM 170

woven into modern education FE 471

3. Human (man-made)

Christ directed people to study God’s word instead of Ed 81

Christ’s servants are not to teach DA 826

exalted in place of God’s word by Protestants SR 354

God’s word should be heard instead of COL 40

have no place in gospel message DA 826

house built on, will fall DA 314

minds of students too often occupied with COL 25

must not be permitted to exclude wisdom of God FE 186

never lead to understanding of God’s word COL 110-1

people who accept, as truth 4BC 1157

placed where God and His law should be PK 178

plainest truths covered with mass of Ev 247

proud believers in, Paul met AA 272

rabbis of Christ’s time dwelt on COL 38; MH 21

Satan’s devices disguised by GC 532

should not be made prominent in teaching God’s word 5BC 1089

students’ minds too often occupied with COL 25

substituted for God’s: requirements GC 49

word GC 298; PK 170

that became as idle fables DA 620

too often put in place of Scriptures 1SM 245

vital truths of God’s word are set aside for COL 39

warning not to accept GC 354

4. Miscellaneous

abstract, Christ did not deal in COL 23; CT 35; Ed 81

absurd, abound to destroy moral and spiritual advancement 4T 415

advanced by so-called worldly-wise men for man’s elevation 7BC 950

Age-to-Come See Age-to-Come theory

based on conjecture, warning against 2BC 1011

better strangled in cradle than nourished 6BC 1064-5

bewitching, fabricated by supposedly wise men under Satan’s leadership FE 332

cheap and unimportant, do not allow mind to wander in search of 1SM 171

Christ did not direct people to study men’s, re God, His word, His works COL 23; CT 35

Christ has been left out and, brought in Ev 232

cold, truth is too often presented in 4T 313

cold and lifeless, truth should not be presented as 5T 158

confusing mind, study of God’s word neglected for 4BC 1157

contradicting special points of SDA faith, warning against 1SM 161

contradicting teachings of Scriptures, men hoped to find in book of nature AA 272

correct, of geology will not contradict Mosaic record PP 114

corrupting, do not receive 7BC 918

creating controversy, danger in introducing 1SM 174

creeds and, religion does not consist of AA 451

dangerous, beautifully clothed Ev 600

that many people professing to believe Bible receive GC 524

dangerous and obtrusive, cast out of mind MM 89

deceptive: led Adam and Eve to disobedience COL 108

misuse of Scriptures to support Ev 360

person whom Satan uses to introduce GC 396

will be presented as safe doctrines Ev 600

delusive, parties of professed believers will act out Ev 363

Satan presumes to introduce, among SDA 2SM 47

designed to unsettle SDA faith 2SM 115

dissemination of seductive, that would undermine SDA faith 1SM 205

diverting minds from present truth, warning against 1SM 186

do not search Scriptures to find texts to prove your FE 308

doubtful, do not dwell upon 2T 694

dry: something more than, needed to move souls today GW 151; 4T 447

truth should not be taught as Ed 41

dwelling largely on, result of CT 36

early church became more particular about, than practice of faith AA 548

easy to make idol of GC 583

encouraging familiarity between men and women, warning re 2T 322

every kind of, brought in by Satan to pervert 6T 129

fallacious, professed teachers of God will adopt Ev 360

false and bewitching, that Christians are perfect SL 12

false and dangerous, robe of righteousness will be used to cover Ev 360

fanciful: danger in discussing 1SM 202

re killing of insects GW 313

Satan would eclipse grand truths for this time by GW 313

that men should pray with eyes open GW 313

that shoes should not be worn in church GW 313

fantastic, invented by Satan to make void truths of atonement CW 54; Ev 225

favorite, prevailing custom of wresting Scriptures to support GC 520

fine-drawn, danger of preaching message with 1SM 179

finespun, John the Baptist did not preach GW 54; 8T 332

formed in synagogue of Satan, warning against books containing MYP 276

forming foundation of spiritualism GC 556

great men’s, need to be carefully sifted 7BC 916

having no foundation in Bible, do not present 8T 300

having no foundation in God’s word, men cling tenaciously to DA 242

having no foundation in truth, Satan propagates Ev 589

how Satan introduces his, among men MM 93

imaginary, warning against men determined to put into print their CW 155

incorrect, framing of 2SM 110-1

that are supposed to be correct 2SM 101-2

individual, must not be advocated against teachings of church 3T 428-9

infidels construct, from supposed theories of science PP 123-4

leading to denial of truth given to God’s people 1SM 162

lifeless, gospel must not be presented as DA 826; MH 99

like gloomy cloud over mind 1SM 46

long believed as truth, many people have to unlearn GW 190

love of self leads to substitution of, for God’s precepts DA 409

man builds his 4T 164

many, re nature are misleading 6T 186

many gospel workers dwell too largely on 8T 317

many ministers dwell too largely on, in discourses 5T 158

many of medical fraternity’s, are injurious to minds CH 369-70

many popular, are contrary to Scriptures 5T 701

have no foundation in Bible teaching SC 108

matters of, Christ did not devote His efforts to Ed 81

measure your, on every side by Scriptures CW 36

med. fraternity’s, comparative value of CH 369

mere: accepted by many people as scientific facts GC 522

faith in God is reality and not COL 262

youth should see more than, in adults CSW 52

ministers in danger of presenting only 4T 526

misleading: clothed by Satan in garments of light MM 93

do not neglect study of Scriptures to investigate LS 94

do not soil your mind by studying Satan’s CW 94

honored SDA will depart from truth to advocate Ev 360

med. students should not neglect Bible study for study of CT 483

new: do not be anxious to hear and accept 1SM 158

examination of TM 54-5

false zeal accompanies TM 411

let none start out in independent spirit to promulgate 5T 463; TM 490

men who wish to be thought originators of 1SM 162

new life is not brought to soul by acceptance of Ev 290; MH 456; 8T 316

one and another will start up with 7BC 906

persons who set themselves to study out 2SM 104

propounded by devils to lead men astray 9T 67-8

warning not to get up Ev 214

warning re 3T 447

will be continually arising 2SM 109

new and erroneous, will be advanced as truth Ev 224

new and fanciful, not one line of revealed truth is to be replaced by MM 96

new and startling, warning re persons advocating TM 54-5

nonessential, gospel workers should avoid discussion of GW 311-2

nonessential and fanciful, EGW’s attitude toward GW 313

not founded in Bible, do not present Ev 601

not in harmony with God’s word, guard against MM 90

of evolution advanced by different scientists conflict with one another Ed 130

of faith, danger of trying to get up original 3T 440

early church became more and more strict about 8T 241

of flat world, EGW’s attitude re GW 314

of human origin, constant supplanting of God’s truth by 5T 546

of life, two ML 65

of mind controlling mind, Satan originated MH 243; MM 111

of philosophy re origin of man destroy his dignity 7BC 906

of satanic origin, how learned men become enthused with 9T 67-8

of truth: it is not enough to believe AA 563; COL 312

is not enough to meet God’s standard 1SM 370

is not enough to save men 1SM 370

it is impossible to move many people with mere 1T 113

many people are not thoroughly converted who have 4T 315

ministers must not rest satisfied with presentation of mere 4T 526

ministers should dwell more on practical godliness in connection with 4T 375

ministers should present 4T 315

no fault with 4T 445

people should be instructed in practical truths after presentation of 4T 395

preacher announces 6T 260

presented without vital force by many gospel workers GW 35

sermon should present more than mere 4T 394

unaccompanied by Spirit cannot quicken soul or sanctify heart COL 408

when Christ in us gives something more than 4T 379-80

will not save soul COL 50

without vital godliness cannot remove moral darkness 4T 314

of unbelief, Satan instigated MYP 54

old, will claim recognition MM 89

one or two items of, writers who make world of CW 154

opposed to SDA belief, some people will arise to advocate 7BC 906

opposed to truths of God’s word, do not accept MM 94

originating with world, must be given up FE 469

orthodox, are not evidence of life Ev 116-7

pantheistic: are soul-destroying agencies 8T 291

ministers and teachers warned re Ev 623

not sustained by God’s word 8T 291

warning against MH 427-9; MM 90-7; 8T 291-6; 9T 67-9

See also Pantheistic theory

persons trusting in, feel no need to be taught of God GC 456

philosophers presented, to satisfy soul’s need DA 478

philosophers’, put to shame by light of salvation AA 273

philosophical, cannot satisfy heart COL 40

plausible, that Satan uses to deceive many PP 522

pleasing and deceptive, warning against 1SM 160

presentation of truth as 1SM 405

presumptuous, re that which God has not revealed GW 314

profound, of human creation may abound 1SM 224

promulgation of, do not start out with independent spirit in TM 490

re identity of 144,000, warning against 7BC 978; 1SM 174

re that which God has not revealed, warning against 7BC 978; GW 314; MM 100; 1SM 173

rejected by the faithful in ages past are now favorably regarded by many Christians GC 46

religion of many people consists of Ev 597

Satan presents his, cautiously at first MM 93

Satan’s, danger of deception by investigating MM 101-2

satanic: delusive miracles will be performed in behalf of TM 490

gospel minister must not voice Ev 624

must not be brought to minds that should not hear them Ev 624

seductive, that sanctified person cannot sin LS 83-4

skeptical, minds choosing to doubt readily accept FE 329; MM 91

speculative: do not encourage appetite for Ev 138; GW 305

keep, out of your teaching 8T 295

re God, souls misled by 8T 292-3

re God should be shunned Ev 600; 8T 292-3

re God’s nature, attributes, and prerogatives MH 427

that undermine principles of God’s law DA 408-9

warnings against 8T 279-80; TM 281

spiritualistic, re God: beautifully clothed 8T 293

do away with necessity for atonement MH 428; 8T 291

loss of eternal life results from holding 8T 292

make God’s grace of no effect MH 428

make God’s word of no effect MH 429; 8T 291

make man his own savior 8T 291

spoil Christian experience 8T 292

testimonies of reproof for persons holding 8T 292

would sweep away whole Christian economy if followed to logical conclusion MH 428; 8T 291

spurious scientific, in which med. students are not to be educated MM 87

strange and misleading, ministers should not repeat CW 93

not best to dwell on Ev 623

tending to remove old landmarks 2SM 25

test all, by God’s word FE 127-8

by God’s law GC 452

that Christ has not taught, God will not excuse men for teaching MM 93

that Christ never mentioned, do not advocate GW 309

that God is essence pervading all nature: is most dangerous deception MH 428

one of Satan’s most subtle devices 8T 291

prepare way for greater errors MM 96-7

specious delusion MM 96-7

that have no place in SDA schools CT 391

that SDA church is Babylon is not truth TM 59-60

that the redeemed will not have gray hair GW 313

that there will be marriages and births in new earth MM 99-100; 1SM 172-3; 2SM 25-6

too many men have dwelt too largely on MH 457

undermining faith in interpretation of prophecy 2SM 102-4

undermining pillars of faith, dangers in receiving MM 87-8; 1SM 196-7

unreliable, no need to hamper ourselves with MM 89

unsound, how students are affected by books propagating CT 444; FE 446-7

Satan seeks to foist upon men SR 355

unstable, presented as truth 6BC 1064; 2SM 15

vague, do not entertain 4T 368

vain and unessential, warning against study of 7BC 917

weak and tottering, God’s word does not sustain 2SM 39

why ministers dwell so much on 4T 395

why Paul avoided discussion of, after experience at Athens MH 214

worth little unless put to practical use MH 456; 4T 546; 8T 316

wresting of Scriptures to prove certain CW 153

See also Conjecture; Sophistry; Speculation

Supplement

abstract, Christ did not deal in UL 86:2

accepting new, does not bring new life RC 217:3

avoid controversy over theological 1MCP 41:3

brought in leaving out Christ and His love FW 16:0

Calvary protects against false, excusing sin LHU 158:4

change in, required 3SM 191:0

church fellowship granted to those with false LHU 371:2

deceptive,

used today by Satan UL 135:5

world has people with UL 75:5

discourses dwelling on, without love of Christ 3SM 184:2

divert from work and message; preparing for loud cry 3SM 410:1

divisive, avoided by holding to third angel’s message HP 349:4

erroneous, publishing houses to be guarded from PM 99:5

evil,

study of, avoided by ministers, teachers and students 2MCP 718:3

to be uprooted UL 88:3

false,

medical, do not spend time selling books with PM 314:2

of Egyptian idolatry in Moses’ mind TDG 321:4

Satan leading toward fanaticism by, in 1908 1MCP 42:0

without the Bible 2MCP 742:3

See also Fallacy

human,

about God are a snare UL 148:3

keep souls from learning truth TDG 112:4

present truth rather than TDG 296:4

regarding way to life TMK 82:2

way to heaven not known through TMK 357:3

humans who have published, cannot compare with Christ TMK 97:2

Jewish minds were to be free from, when Christ came TDG 31:4

new,

false, will threaten the elect PM 176:0

preach the Word instead of concentrating on VSS 324:1

Word of God stretched to support UL 199:7

preaching,

of truth neglected while occupied with 1MCP 42:2

when the people need manna (after 1888) 3SM 186:1

Satan,

has, to lead astray; erroneous views of God TDG 339:4

originates, of those apart from Christ TDG 324:3

will continually bring in 3SM 73:3

seductive, not recognized without spiritual discernment UL 152:6

sermons on, while souls are starving for bread of life 3SM 169:2

spiritualistic, avoid controversy over (refuting) 2MCP 718:3

teaching own, drawing people from the body TDG 172:2

undermining truth not to be allowed UL 199:6

unimportant, writers may make a world of PM 99:5

unreliable, history of world in the Bible protects from 1MCP 96:4

unsound, mind made to serve (Ellen White letter) 2MCP 376:3

words of Ellen White distorted by being mixed with personal 3SM 83:0

worldly, publishing workers to be taught freedom from PM 60:1

See also Ideas; Reason; Suppositions