EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)

Ellen G. White Topical Index

A

Aaron - Accident, Accidents

Aaron

Aaron PP 425-6; 3T 293-304

angels instructed PP 257; 3SG 196

chronology re:

83 years old at Exodus PP 425

123 years old at death PP 425

three years older than Moses PP 254; 3SG 193, 196

death and burial of PP 424-7; 4aSG 40; SR 168-9; 3T 293

disappointment of PP 392

Egyptian spoken perfectly by PP 254; 3SG 193

eloquent 3SG 193

faith of, effort to stagger 1T 292

golden calf made by 1BC 1109; CT 351; PP 317, 320-3, 383, 426; 3SG 274-5; 4aSG 19; 3T 296, 299-300, 340-1; 4T 514-5; TM 99

high priest PP 350-9, 426

type of Christ COL 148; GW 34; PP 351, 426

in God's presence on Sinai PP 425

interceded for the rebellious PP 426; SR 160; 4T 151; 5T 377-8

jealous of Moses PP 382-5; 4aSG 19-21

leadership of PP 382, 425-6; 3SG 197-8; 3T 339

in Moses' absence PP 313, 316; 3T 296

march of, in front of ark 1T 651

miracles wrought by See Rod, of Aaron

Moses aided by PP 254, 257; 3SG 196-7

Moses' arms supported in battle by PP 299, 425; 1T 527; 2T 108; 4T 531; 5T 162

Moses' intercession spared PP 323

mourning of sons' death by, forbidden 5BC 1105; PP 361; 4aSG 12

murmurings against PP 303, 389, 405, 414-7; 2T 107; 3T 347, 56; 5T 377

murmurings of, disloyalty in PP 384

parental laxity of PP 360; 3T 294-5

patient in affliction 3T 295

plot to slay PP 402; 3T 355

priesthood of PK 304; PP 350, 359, 383, 395, 403, 425-6, 579; 4aSG 28; 3T 344

priestly robes of, symbolic 6T 96

prophet PP 382, 385

repentance of PP 323, 419

rod of See Rod, of Aaron

sin of, at Meribah 1BC 1115-6; FE 509; PP 417-21, 426; 4aSG 40; 3T 301-2; 4T 369

kept him out of Canaan 3BC 1166; PP 419-20, 425-6; SR 168-9; 4T 370

repeated at Battle Creek 4T 514-5

sons of See Abihu; Eleazar; Nadab; Phinehas

strength and weaknesses of CT 351; PP 316, 323, 360, 383; 3T 293-4, 296, 298, 303, 340-2

type of Christ TMK 74:2

weakness of, in accepting opinions of others OHC 341:3

Aarons

Aarons, pliant, still in church PP 317

Abana River

Abana River PK 249; 2T 309-10

Abasement

Abasement See Self, abasement of

Abbey, Ira and Mrs.

Abbey, Ira and Mrs. LS 114-5, 139; 2SG 101-2, 143, 150; 4T 301

Abbey, Mary S.

Abbey, Mary S. LS 236; 4T 298

A B C

of education, agriculture as 6T 179

of gospel Ev 84, 355; FE 304; GW 78; WM 99

why many youthful converts never go beyond, in divine things Ev 355

See also Alphabet

Abdominal muscles

Abdominal muscles See Muscles

Abednego (Azariah)

Abednego (Azariah), Daniel's companion See Daniel's companions

Abel

Abel PP 71-9; SR 52-6

blood of Christ spoken about, by 3SM 339:1

blood of, crying from ground 5T 451

burnt offerings required of 3SG 47

Christ prefigured in COL 152; 1SM 231

faith in Christ's blood represented by DA 663; GW 162

fire from heaven consumed 3SG 48; SR 53; TM 78

presented at gate of Eden PP 83-4

significance of 1BC 1086

Cain's hatred for 1BC 1087; 3BC 1159; GC 46, 500; PP 210, 651; SR 52-3; TM 77-8

first example of enmity foretold in Gen. 3:15 PP 77

character of, unlike Cain's PP 71; 3SG 47; SR 52

death of,

Adam's grief over SR 55

first among men DA 618; 3SG 51

rupture first occurred in human race at SR 56

faith and obedience of 1BC 1088; PP 72

perpetual reproof to Cain PP 74

first Christian among Adam's children MB 33

first martyr for Christ DA 618; MB 33; 1T 78

God loved and reverenced by SR 88-9

God not partial to 3SG 48-9

murdered by Cain 1BC 1087; 6BC 1109; DA 618; Ev 598; PP 82; 3SG 49; 4aSG 121; 1SM 233; SR 54

pastoral life led by PP 81

plan of salvation understood by 3SG 47

resurrection of, at second advent 5BC 1110

Sabbath kept by GC 453

sacrifice of, better because it showed faith in Redeemer Con 23:1

sinner penitent before God COL 152

believed in Christ 3SG 48; 6T 392

prototype of publican class COL 152

righteous class represented by PP 72-3; 3SG 50; SR 54

saved by Christ's power 6T 392

trusted in Christ's atonement PP 72

tents or booths abodes of PP 81

thank offerings required of PP 71

works of, righteous 3BC 1159

younger than Cain PP 72; 3SG 48; SR 52-3

Abiathar

Abiathar, high priest PP 660, 693, 749

Abib

Abib, month of DA 76; PP 537

See also Passover

Abiding

Abiding See Vine

Abiding in Christ

Abiding in Christ, explained SC 69-71

Abiding Sabbath

Abiding Sabbath, by Geo. Elliott GC 447

Abigail

Abigail, David's sister PP 742

Abigail

attitude of, and of husband toward David RC 332:7

discreet and godly CC 169:2

God approved course of CC 168:5

piety of, breathed out like fragrance of a flower RC 333:2

rejoiced over success of saving household RC 333:6

wife of Nabal and David 2BC 1022; PP 665-8

Abihu and Nadab

Abihu and Nadab See Nadab and Abihu

Abijah

Abijah, king of Judah PK 107

Ability, Abilities

adapt, to needs 3T 496

abuse of, vigor lost forever by TDG 350:2

acceptance by God depends not on, but in seeking Him AG 67:5

accountable to God for, HP 217:5, 224:1; Mar 122:3; RC 299:7

whether lowly or great TMK 324:3

all have, to do something for God OHC 194:3

all to work according to TDG 30:5

appreciation for,

as gifts when used to draw others TDG 90:3

as lent capital for God's glory TMK 88:4

assuming credit for OHC 114:3

attachments (unwise) seriously affect 1MCP 302:1

balance needed among, but sacrificed by appetite Con 80:0

belong to God, OHC 290:3

and are to be used for Him RC 202:4

He has bought us TDG 71:5

benumbed, aroused by God to do a great work 1MCP 198:3

best of,

God has place for SD 284

work to AA 111; GW 244; 5T 204, 461, 568, 724; 9T 186, 221

blinded with selfish ease and love of the world UL 18:4

bring all, into the religious life RC 355:5

Christ has purchased; shall we indulge appetite? Con 79:2

church made of people with different TMK 329:4

clouded by disease cause fanaticism, indifference RC 161:2

consecrate your FE 216; 8T 55

consecration of,

and improvement by grace 2MCP 686:3

and of means PM 47:2

control, by steadfast principles Ed 225

corruption of, position which brings about 2MCP 792:3

crucifying self by using, strengthens graces in us TMK 118:5

cultivate 4T 415; 5T 721

cultivated,

agriculture needs TM 244

dearth of FE 256

makes us useful GW 269

rightly use MYP 165

Satan tries to use man's FE 258; 5T 521

cultivation of, to do greatest amount of good TMK 86:4

Daniel's friends knew that they owed every, to God HP 149:2

demonstration of, before giving responsibility PM 79:1

depending on, danger for workers TDG 80:4

depend more on God than on your 3T 323

development of,

as invested talent TDG 208:4

balanced (mental and moral) 2MCP 374:2

before expecting God's miracles VSS 180:1

by living by every Word of God OHC 36:3

for highest excellence TDG 90:2

for usefulness here and heaven TMK 86:2

helping restricted ones in TDG 345:6

only by wise use of powers 2MCP 433:4

or giving them to Satan LYL 53:5

to become more efficient workers CC 263:3

to comprehend and do God's will TMK 124:4

under God TDG 16:5

devotion of,

to commonplace things; souls are valuable TDG 271:2

to seeking strength and knowledge TMK 136:3

differences of, among believers to be complementary OHC 169:2

directed and sanctified by Christ's work in us TDG 219:3

disciplined, qualify for great service HP 229:4

efficient by discipline during cleansing of sanctuary RC 296:6

eternal consequences of rightly using all TDG 22:7

executive, God gives UL 74:3

exercise of, efficiency increased by Ev 653

extolling, exalting self by TDG 132:2

extraordinary, not necessary in God's work SC 83

failure to gain, eternal loss from COL 363

financial, given by God AA 75

full measure according to, expected TMK 329:4

gift from God 3BC 1131; 2BC 1029; CS 127-8; CW 45; 2SM 178, 215; TM 379; WM 89

given/entrusted

for God's service OHC 284:3

for God's work; self-exaltation wrong TDG 193:3

for use in imparting knowledge and grace TMK 88:5

in different degrees; God places them 2MCP 423:3

not to be lightly esteemed UL 237:6

to be improved for God TMK 87:3

to represent the Lord's works to the obedient 2MCP 786:1

to show God's spirit by helping others TMK 113:4

to use for God TMK 90:3

God,

claims, and purchased FLB 30:5

has given, and cooperates with the gifts FW 26:1

has given, to use as talents for Him 2MCP 738:0

has no lack of—lack of faith brings shadows TMK 273:3

places us where best, may be developed and used TMK 278:4

turns, into profitable channels OHC 90:4

God's ownership of, lost sight of is embezzling HP 302:4

gospel workers have more, than training TM 194

great, gospel work requires not MH 355

great natural,

failure of men of CH 367; 4T 539

needs great improvement 4T 443

greatest, carries heaviest obligation CS 116

Holy Spirit,

brings, into Christ's service TMK 57:3

sanctifies, as we trust God TMK 231:2

how to use, teach men 4T 509-10

human, is common fire; hold position on truth TDG 231:4

improvement in,

by diligent study FE 216

God calls for 5T 272

mother should seek CG 68-9

improvement of,

because God sees motives HP 156:3

determines possibilities in future life TDG 350:3

to reach personal attainments TDG 59:4

increased by use CW 87; ML 101; 5T 393; 6T 424; TM 121, 374

increase in,

by love for Jesus RC 368:4

by trading on talents UL 158:5

for lowly ones who trust and obey TDG 252:2

given those drawn from self to others RC 319:3

taken to courts above TDG 253:4

under Holy Spirit's power UL 266:6

indulgence weakens UL 379:4

intellectual, youth needed who appreciate and cultivate 1MCP 51:1

lack of mental effort lessens SC 89-90

limited,

people with, consideration in working with TDG 79:4

success from faithful work of those with HP 339:5

working for the Master despite OHC 186:2

make use of every ChS 92

making the most of TMK 93:3

man's,

belongs to God 5T 277

littleness and incompetence of GW 255

measure of our, God has MYP 301

men of,

colporteur work needs 4T 390

dangers of 4T 538-9

departmental work needs SR 260

fishermen uncultured became ML 96

will enter God's work Ev 546; 7T 112

will unite with God's people Ev 558-9

mental, keep standard high for 1MCP 292:4

minister's, extol not 4T 316

ministers prone to magnify their FE 360

misuse of, by youth FE 83

disappointed EGW PM 247:1

is a crime TSB 197:2

more than average, among us 4T 426; TM 195

Negro men of, will accept faith Ev 559

not created at conversion, but their use is changed OHC 104:2

one man's, not enough in evangelism Ev 70

ordinary natural, wonders accomplished by Ed 232; MYP 22, 65-6; TM 251

overrating one's own 2SM 195; 4T 378

owned by ourselves in relation to others OHC 40:2

people with, usually do not devote them to the Giver OHC 288:2

perverted and wasted when spent leading away from God 1MCP 31:0

physical, mental, and spiritual, needed in gospel work CS 117

physical or mental, abuse of CC 35:4

preparation of people to stand requires every iota of HP 167:3

purified from sin and trained for service TDG 307:2

rare natural, children who possess CG 37

reading, debasing, wrecks OHC 202:3

received, to be improved in service TDG 168:2

reduced by allowing another to think for you 2MCP 667:1

religion has power to persuade, entreat, and command OHC 333:3

religious, crippled by worldly influences OHC 71:3

response for, lent by God TMK 81:2

sacred trust, UL 246:5

not produced by ourselves TMK 176:3

treasure to use for others UL 243:4

sanctified,

but new ones not given, in work of leaven 1MCP 67:2

devoted by agents of God TDG 51:2

God's work needs CW 23; 9T 32

Scripture study endows, with new power OHC 35:4

self,

exalted by talking of HP 221:6

not to be served with HP 221:5

soul winning with, elevated from low standard LYL 27:1

spiritual, physical and mental, are for God's cause TMK 324:3

spiritual, quickened when Holy Spirit moves LHU 124:2

stewardship of, to be understood OHC 40:3

stirred by business entanglements UL 72:5

strengthened by Bible study 1MCP 93:2

striving for best use of, honored by divine power 2MCP 738:0

taken into courts above AG 60:4

talents entrusted according to TDG 208:3

tested first by small duties 2T 249-50

testify of a living God OHC 250:2

to learn truth, exercise CW 45

to plan and work harmoniously requires Ev 95

to work for God, how men lose FE 346

train and improve, to influence others for Christ OHC 290:4

treatment of, transgressing nature's laws 3SM 284:2

trust granted according to TMK 329:2

truth,

grasped gives vigor to OHC 106:5

awakens, in obedient heart TDG 169:4

gives vigor to OHC 31:3

sanctifies HP 21:4

unsanctified MYP 43; 3T 22-32

dangerous to gospel worker 5T 570

unused,

degenerate 6T 425

worth little 6T 179

use of,

according to the divine purpose TDG 318:2

accountability for CH 244; ChS 13; CT 337; FE 52; LS 337; 3T 222; WM 89

all UL 66:6

conscious, required of youth 2MCP 433:4

effectively in God's work TDG 33:2

fearful FE 83

for selfish ends RC 346:3

in cooperation with divine power UL 71:3

in God's service RC 154:2

in letting light shine HP 318:5

in soul saving UL 379:6

learn to make best Ev 667

makes them pliable TDG 45:3

measure of true manhood RC 157:4

only for things of this life, not for souls TDG 218:4

right through grace of Christ OHC 206:4

teach men how to make 4T 509-10

that we may be delivered from the wicked TDG 336:4

to God's glory; restore God's image TDG 90:2

to honor God in uplifting humanity OHC 266:2

with endless results in mind TMK 321:5

valueless unless one is moving forward to victory 2MCP 577:4

wisdom given to use, to help God and humanity HP 141:3

Word of God,

gives vigor to HP 135:4

strengthens, in schools for the colored SW 49:1

studied gives new power to 1MCP 98:1

work,

according to own, not following another's mind 2MCP 427:3

given according to PM 100:1; TDG 98:2

given to develop TDG 133:2

requires exercising everyone's TDG 71:4

workers in character building HP 47:4

workers to have self-denial to allow money for TDG 349:5

wrong use of, in either abstraction, or idle bustle TDG 33:2

youth,

given, to strengthen by action TDG 190:4

should improve every TMK 233:3

See also Capability; Gifts; Mental ability; Powers; Skills; Strength; Talent(s)

Abimelech

Abimelech, Gideon's son 2BC 1005; PP 556-7

Abinadab

Abinadab, Levite PP 589, 704; 4aSG 110-1; SR 191-2

Abiram

Abiram, rebellious Reubenite prince PP 395-405; 4aSG 28; 2SM 393; 3T 343-4, 347, 350

Abishai

Abishai, Joab's brother PP 668, 699, 737, 742

Abner

Abner, commander of King Saul's army PP 668, 671, 698-700

Abomination, Abominations

in sacerdotal garments GC 45

of desolation GC 26

Roman ensign as 4BC 1145

service of one living for self is, to God TMK 222:3

sighing of faithful for 5T 211

Abraham

Abraham PP 125-76; 3SG 98-113; SR 75-86

1. Chronology

2. Descendants

3. Faith of

4. Household

5. Promises to

6. Religious life and ministry

7. Sojourns

8. Miscellaneous

1. Chronology

abode in Haran till after Terah’s death PP 127

experience of:

when nearly 25 years in Canaan PP 137

when nearly 100 years old PP 146

when 120 years old PP 147

lived 1,900 years before Christ 6BC 1114

offered Isaac nearly 50 years after promise PP 148

vision of, about 400 years before Exodus PP 267, 281-2; SR 120

visited by Christ on a hot summer day PP 138

2. Descendants

all accepting Christ by faith become PP 476

all nations blessed through PK 15

children of, works of Jews proved they were not true TDG 183:3

Christ born one of AA 222, 247; DA 44; PP 125

Edomites as PP 423

forgot high calling PK 687

Gentiles as AA 390; PK 367

God’s love extended to more than TMK 19:3

God’s purpose for COL 369

guardians of truth PK 687; PP 140-1

Midianites as PP 383

not reckoned among nations PP 141

numberless as stars DA 102; PP 232; SR 75

Satan’s efforts to exterminate PP 335

true, Jews who were not COL 268; DA 106-7

what it means to be COL 268; DA 106, 466-7

Zacchaeus as one of DA 556

3. Faith of

accounted righteousness PP 370

example to succeeding generations PP 147; 4T 253

God’s messengers today need 4T 524

manifested by works 7BC 936; PP 153

in unquestioning obedience 4T 524

needed FLB 115:7; RC 79:6

not always perfect PP 147

tested 1BC 1094; 4BC 1182; 5BC 1081; DA 469; PP 125-6, 128-9, 147-8, 155; 3SG 105, 108; SR 80-3; 3T 541; 4T 18-9, 144-5, 253

trust is the true faith of 3SM 195:1

works of, testified to his faith RC 79:5

works testified to faith of FLB 115:7

4. Household CC 49:2

child training in PP 141-4; 1T 405

converts united with PP 141

example for us Te 290-1

family worship morning and evening in ML 35; PP 128; 7T 44

God reverenced in 3SG 99

God’s commands strictly regarded in CG 18

Hagar and Ishmael sent away from PP 146-7; 3SG 103-4; SR 79

Hagar as second wife in PP 145-7, 174; 3SG 100-5; SR 76-8

heir of, Ishmael groomed as PP 145-6; 3SG 102-3

hospitality of PP 138, 158; 3SG 99; SR 75; 6T 341

Christ and angels shared DA 290-1; GC 631; ML 192; PP 138-9, 547; SR 78-9; 6T 341-2

Isaac born to DA 98; PP 146; 3SG 103; SR 77-9

Ishmael born to PP 146; 3SG 102; SR 78

members of, more than 1,000 Ed 187; PP 141; SD 321

parental authority in PP 176

combined with affection 5T 548; UL 249:4

parental faithfulness in AH 184; CG 25, 234; CSW 50; Ed 187; FE 286; MH 390-1; SR 75; 1T 118, 405, 454; 3T 59; 5T 494, 499

polygamy in PP 145-7; 3SG 100-4; SR 77-80

not sanctioned by God PP 145; 3SG 104; SR 80

priest of PP 141

offered morning and evening sacrifice PP 128; 7T 44

religion cultivated in 2SM 216-7; 5T 547-8

Sarah was only true wife in PP 147; 3SG 104; SR 80

school in PP 141; SD 321

Isaac’s education in SR 86

servants in, hundreds PP 147

treatment given to PP 142; SD 321

spiritual welfare of all in 5T 409

5. Promises to PP 125, 145-6; SR 77-8; 1T 203

foreshadowed church’s work today PK 703

fulfillment of:

final and complete PP 137

God not dependent on Jews for DA 106-7

in Canaan PP 169-70

in David’s time PP 716

in Egypt PP 232

in new earth PP 137, 170; 1SM 64

through Christ PP 170

Israel’s hope embodied in PK 683

Jews overlooked conditions specified in DA 106

repeated through Moses Ed 48

6. Religious life and ministry

altars erected by Ed 187; ML 35; PP 128, 132-3, 151-2, 168, 204, 499, 748-9; 7T 44

angels instructed and reproved GC 512; PP 547; 3SG 102-3, 105; SR 80

call of, God’s purposes in, might have been questioned HP 112:3

called:

from Chaldea to Canaan DA 60; MB 43; PP 125-31; 3SG 98-108; SR 75; 4T 523

to high honor PP 140-1; 5T 547

to make God’s law known to world PP 476; 8T 207

Canaanites instructed by PP 128

chosen as medium of privileges for all, not just as God’s friend RC 205:2

Christ revealed Himself to DA 468-9; PP 136

Christ the hope of 6BC 1077

circumcision rite given to PP 138; 3SG 297; SR 146

as covenant sign PP 138, 364; SR 149

connection of, with Christ; he talked with angels TDG 95:3

contrast between, and that of Jews DA 468

converts won by Ed 187; PP 127

enlisted in God’s service COL 301; 4T 524

faithfulness of PP 126; 3T 368-9; 4T 19

as steward of God SD 279; 4T 470-1

in obeying God COL 269; FE 286-7; PP 137, 363-4, 370; 3SG 296; SR 148; 4T 144-5, 253

in sacrifice 3T 406

in time of apostasy PP 125

witnessed by God CC 49:2

father of the faithful CG 18

friend of God MB 35-6; PP 128, 140, 153

God revealed in Egypt and Sodom through PP 368

God’s instruction to, prophets repeated DA 27

God’s leadings followed by 4T 524

God’s self-denial in giving His Son understood by TMK 20:2

God’s will communicated to PP 125

God’s word taught to others by Ed 187

gospel given to 1BC 1092; 6BC 1061, 1077; COL 126; PP 366; 1SM 230; 3T 369

gospel message borne by, in Canaan COL 126

happiest place on earth for PP 126

Holy Watcher knew 6BC 1059

hope of, Christ referred to PK 683

influence of,

beyond his household Ed 187

gave power to his teaching Ed 187

keeper of God’s law for future generations FE 504-5

light bearer,

in Canaan PP 134, 368, 370

to heathen GW 26, 112; PK 368

to world 4T 523

nations divinely blessed through MB 35-6; PK 232

plan of redemption unfolded to 1BC 1092; DA 193; PP 137

pleaded with Christ for Sodom PP 139-40, 160; SR 80

prayer life of ML 35; 7T 44

prayer of, to see Christ before his death DA 468

purpose of God for COL 286; DA 27; FE 287, 505; MB 35-6, 43; PK 15, 232, 368, 683; PP 126, 363; 3SG 98-9; 1SM 409-10; SR 75-83; 4T 523-4; 8T 207

representative of divine truth 1BC 1093; 1SM 409-10

revelations of God’s will preserved through PK 682-3

Sabbath kept by GC 453

self-righteousness not the boast of PP 139

sower of seeds of truth COL 36; GW 112

teacher of new religion PP 134

tithe paid by CS 66; DA 616; MM 216

to Melchizedek 1BC 1093; PP 136, 525; 3T 393

trusted in Christ for forgiveness PP 370

truth for his time declared by DA 634

visions given to 1BC 1092; DA 32; PP 136-7, 267, 281-2; SR 75, 120; 3T 368

7. Sojourns

Beersheba PP 147, 173; 3T 368

Bethel PP 128, 132

Egypt PP 129-31

Nile-enriched plains PP 133

Haran PP 127

Hebron (Mamre) DA 290-1; PP 133, 511; 6T 341

Shechem PP 127-8, 204, 499

Ur of Chaldea PP 127

8. Miscellaneous

alliance of, with Amorite rulers PP 134-5

brave and skillful in war PP 134-5

characteristics of PP 133-4, 136; 3SG 99; SR 75; 6T 341

controlled by stern duty 1T 454

courageous for right PP 135

courtesy of ML 192; SD 321; PP 132-3, 142

in business ML 192; SD 321

covenant with, same gospel as preached to us AG 129:5

covenants God made with See Covenants

deception practiced by PP 130, 147

descendant of Shem 1BC 1092; FE 504; PK 687; PP 117, 125

descent from,

Jewish regard for DA 106

valueless if merely lineal DA 467

diplomacy of, wise PP 134

Elamites routed by PP 135-7, 157

Eliezer sent by, to get wife for Isaac PP 171-6; 3SG 109; SR 84

example of,

as family head UL 249:3

followed by few CC 49:4

in prayer and obedience HP 213:2

gentleman, true OHC 236:3

God of, seen to be with families united in service RC 169:7

God’s estimate of 5T 547-8

greatest lesson learned by DA 469

inheritance of,

Canaan as PP 132-3, 137

new earth as PP 137, 170; 1SM 64

Isaac offered by 1BC 1094; 5BC 1081; DA 112, 468-9, 756; GC 18; PK 37; PP 147-55, 748-9; 3SG 105-8; 1SM 273; 1T 351, 454; 3T 368-9, 406; 4T 18-9, 144-5, 253

kindred and friends did not comprehend PP 126; 4T 523-4

kings admired and honored PP 133-6, 142, 147, 368; SD 321; 3SG 99; SR 75

Lazarus (beggar) accepted by, although inferior in society TDG 183:3

lessons learned by Lot from PP 158; 6T 342

life of,

one of prayer ML 35; PP 128-9; 7T 44

study MH 366

Lot and family rescued from Elamites by PP 135, 157

Lot’s separation from PP 133, 168; SR 76

Lot’s uncle ML 192; PP 127, 135; 6T 342

man of prayer PP 128-9

when under trial PP 148

Melchizedek blessed PP 136, 157

Melchizedek met, and his army PP 136

mental torture of, in sacrificing his son TMK 20:3

name of, formerly Abram PP 137-8

never an idolater 1BC 1092

not a stranger to Sodom PP 135-6, 157

obedience of,

certified when he took his son for a sacrifice HP 251:4

unquestioning 4T 524

obedience required even if like command to TMK 219:4

old man in his generation 4T 144

overcome by sin 4T 12

passions and attachments of, like ours PP 153

people of God to be lights as was HP 315:4

prayer of, that he might see Christ before he died was answered DA 468-9

priest and ruler of family PP 141

prospered and honored by God PP 368

relatives and friends did not comprehend PP 126; 4T 524

resurrection of Isaac expected by 3SG 106-7; SR 81-2

rich man’s prayer to, in parable COL 264

Sarah was half-sister of PP 130

Satan accused, before angels PP 154-5

son of, desire to adopt Eliezer as PP 136; 3SG 100; SR 77

sought to save people of Sodom by prayer PP 139-40

tempted by God means that God tested his faith HP 251:2

test of, most severe possible for human; father of faithful OHC 191:2

tomb of, in Machpelah Cave PP 169

voice requesting sacrifice of, same as calling from his country 3SM 195:1

war waged under divine counsel by PP 135

was sorely tried 3T 541

wealth of, not gained at expense of unfortunate PP 135-6

wealthy CS 139; PP 127, 132, 147; 6T 341

whitened head of 4T 144

youth of,

amid heathenism COL 286; DA 107; FE 287; PK 15; PP 125-6, 141, 169, 171; 3SG 98; SR 75; 4T 524

God revealed Himself in 3SG 98

Abraham’s farm

Abraham’s farm MYP 105; 2SG 214; 1T 118

Abram

Abram, Abraham’s former name See Abraham

Abrasiveness

Abrasiveness See Frankness; Harshness

Abridgment of the Christian Doctrine

Abridgment of the Christian Doctrine, by H. Tuberville GC 448

Abruptness

guard against COL 339; Ev 637; TM 190

nature does not work with TM 190

pricks as do chestnut burs 5T 605

subdue your 4T 557

See Frankness

Absalom

Ahithophel urged, to commit incest PP 739

Amasa made commander-in-chief of forces of PP 742

ambitious PP 728; 4aSG 89

Amnon slain by PP 727; 4aSG 89

beautiful and gifted PP 729

beauty of, was pride of Israel PP 744

brooded two years over supposed grievances PP 729

conspiracy of,

recognized as judgment of God PP 732

to seize David’s throne PP 729-31

costly monument erected by, for himself in king’s dale PP 744

David and, Joab’s effort to reconcile PP 728-9

David’s attitude toward CC 181:6

David’s son PP 727-45, 748; 4aSG 89

death of, David’s grief over PP 744-5

dwelt in Geshur two years PP 728

energetic and unprincipled PP 728

fickle king PP 741

fled to Geshur after killing Amnon PP 728

forces of, defeated in battle near the Jordan PP 743

grave of, pit covered with heap of stones was PP 744

hypocrisy of, crowning act of PP 730

killed by Joab’s darts PP 743-4; 4aSG 89

lived two years at Jerusalem before his rebellion PP 729

permitted after two years to return to Jerusalem PP 728-9

proclaimed king in Hebron PP 730; 4aSG 89

readmitted to David’s presence PP 729

rebellion of, against David Ed 164; PP 727-45; 4aSG 89

rebellious, David’s love for PP 743

regarded as hero for killing Amnon PP 729

remarkable for his beauty and winning manners 4aSG 89

sedulously courted popular favor PP 729

sin of, God visited judgment on David through PP 748

sister of, dwelt with him in Jerusalem PP 729

waited two full years to avenge Amnon’s crime PP 727

wicked acts of, not prompted by God PP 739

Absolution

Absolution from sin DA 805-6; 5T 639, 649

Abstemious habits

Abstemious habits CD 225

Abstemiousness

in diet, benefits of MH 308; 3T 491

preserves intellect 3T 491

remedial agency MH 127, 235

Abstinence

1. Total

2. Miscellaneous

1. Total

desire for health-destroying indulgences overcome by CD 29; Ev 264; 9T 113; Te 101

from injurious indulgences OHC 269:2

from intoxicating liquors,

our only platform 7T 75

show need of CD 311, 445; Ev 534; WM 163

inebriate’s only safety MH 446

only safety for lover of fiction MH 446

pledge of,

should be presented to higher classes MH 211

should be presented to persons in high positions 7T 58

temperate man’s only safeguard MH 446

unite with WCTU workers in fostering WM 163

vote for GW 387-8

welfare of society demands, of ministers and physicians 5T 441

See also Fast; Fasting; Temperance

2. Miscellaneous

from flesh foods, beneficial CD 445

from food,

day or two a week benefits some 7T 134

in treating severe fever 2T 384

from things God prohibits, wisdom of MM 221; 9T 161

help for those practicing, as Daniel OHC 244:3

Abstract

Abstract, in education Ed 265

Abstraction

Abstraction Ed 133

Abstract lessons

Abstract lessons CT 187

Abundance

Abundance, danger from Te 101

greater danger to us than scarcity RC 142:2

See also Prosperity

Abuse

apostles suffered, for Christ’s sake 5T 87

Christ gave compassion for TDG 263:2

Christians patient under, avoiding courts of justice 3SM 300:0

crippling mind or body by TMK 86:4

discussion may open way for more UL 363:5

God’s hero under ML 70; MYP 134

how to react to DA 301, 353; 5T 17

human body’s,

nature protests against CH 563

remedy for 2T 325

See also Self-abuse

love led Christ to suffer, for your soul TMK 56:3

of God’s goods TM 166

of marriage privileges 2T 391

Spirit helps to bear 2T 270

standing unmoved by RC 292:3

test of, withstood because Christ suffered it for us TMK 150:3

tests soul to stand 7BC 907

verbal, martyrs to, find strength in Jesus TSB 47:2

who is strongest under CT 222

See also Persecution

Abyssinia

Abyssinia See Ethiopia

Acacia trees

at Mt. Sinai PP 347

in Vale of Shittim PP 483

shittim trees PP 453

wood of, sanctuary built of PP 347-8

Academy, Academies

SDA need CT 209

See also Schools

Accent, Accents

Accent, Accents, freezing, words spoken in FE 436

Acceptance by Christ

exempts no one from temptation COL 155

fears re TM 516

of persons most offensive MH 99

Acceptance by God

Acceptance by God SC 49-55

assurance of 1SM 178

conditions of AA 552; 7BC 956; CH 51; COL 152; SC 95; 5T 636

erroneous idea of 1SM 353

evidence of 1T 163

feeling is not LS 23; 5T 199

inner worth determines PP 638

See God, acceptance by

Accident, Accidents

angels preserved JW and EGW in 1T 347

by land and sea, sign of times ML 308

multiplied by liquor traffic MH 345

Satan works through GC 589-90; 1T 347

strict temperance results in fewer Te 281

common, teach children what to do in Ed 196

devils cause, to destroy gospel workers 1T 347

fatal, procrastination causes 4T 453

God’s judgments in, threaten travelers 5T 234

intoxicating drinks cause MH 331, 345; Te 34, 36, 288

meditated acts of benevolence cut off by 4T 81-2

missionaries should know what to do in Ed 221

previous knowledge of, Satan reveals to mediums 2T 172

protection from, for those who pause for prayer RC 207:4

Satan exercises his power in HP 342:3

saved for another trial in time of, through prayers UL 345:4

simple remedies in 2SM 295

students should know what to do in FE 427

true success is not result of PK 486

See also Danger; Disasters