EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Church, Churches (Part 3 of 4)
greater faith in onward progress of God’s cause is needed by PK 243
greatest ambition of true, is to cooperate with Christ in saving souls TM 19
greatest calamity of, too many dead weights among members is 4T 193
greatest danger of, fervent prayer will be offered by faithful remnant in hour of 5T 524
greatest need of, revival of true godliness is 1SM 121-8
greatest sin in, is covetousness 2SG 236; 1T 194
greatest victories of, are gained in audience chamber with God PP 203
not gained by talent, education, wealth, or favor of men PP 203
grow stronger by supporting work in other fields GW 466
growth of, divine power is essential to 8T 21
is proportionate to its miss. intelligence 4BC 1148
guard, against false doctrines CW 152
guardians of, ministers are GW 15
guardians of spiritual interests of, should be careful to set right example 5T 241
had recourse to civil power to punish people supposed to be evildoers COL 74
haphazard work by ministers for, discourages advancement of present truth Ev 326
displeases God Ev 326
happiness of, depends on home influences 4T 522
harmony in: Christ’s credentials to world are 5T 279
depends on good order and thorough discipline of families 3T 294
God’s word tells how to preserve 5T 248
Satan often succeeds in destroying 5T 244
has: divinely appointed ministry 2SM 69; TM 52
duties to perform which have not been done TM 90
less to fear from infidels than from inconsistent professors of Christ 4T 564
has become corrupt 5T 166
has been building up through ages in accord with divine pattern PK 36
has gone over to world in transgression of God’s law COL 316
has turned back from following Christ 5T 217
hated and persecuted by world MB 31
have faith once delivered to saints 5T 484
head of: Christ is AA 64, 360; AH 215; CT 159, 329; DA 288; Ed 268; MB 64; 1T 283, 289, 307; TM 20; WM 23
God has not appointed any man to be GC 51
obey Christ as DA 414
Peter was not appointed to be AA 194; DA 414
Peter was not honored as DA 817
headquarters of, picked men that are needed at 2T 460-1
health of, must be preserved GW 501; 7T 263
health reform must be given its place in 6T 327
health reform work is God’s means of purifying 9T 112-3
heart of, home is CT 396; MH 349
heaven rejoiced in being able to pour upon, riches of Spirit’s power 7T 31
heaven’s plan of government should be represented in DA 680
helped best when minister plans work for them 6T 49
helps and governments divinely placed in, accept and respect 3T 437
heresies must be met by 4T 594
highest power under heaven has been bestowed on, by God 3T 450-1
highest offices in, trouble caused by persons seeking DA 435
hindrances are greater within, than from world 1SM 122
His purposes for, God longs to carry to triumphant fulfillment 2SM 407
history of: from days of Constantine to present GC 297
God’s servants have had to meet spirit of Korah and associates all through PP 404
Great Controversy presents GC 11-2
truth that has been repeatedly illustrated in GC 316
holy zeal and gladness of, earnest efforts in miss. lines increase TM 206
hope of: children and youth are 1SM 319
Christ is PK 585
second advent is EW 107-10
hosts of evil no longer have power to keep captive PK 715
hovering over: gospel workers should not spend time in Ev 463; 7T 255
makes them more dependent on human effort TM 231
warning against ChS 178; 3T 406; 9T 139
how, becomes light bearer in world TM 510
may have life and vitality Ev 461
how hundredfold more of Spirit’s workings may be realized in TM 326
how light of, will grow brighter and brighter LS 298-9
how members can increase the spirituality and favor of, with God 5T 481
how members may save, from great perplexities and trials 3T 446
how ministers can: cause higher life to circulate through CT 284
put new life and vigor into 3T 49
how mother can best help AH 246-7
how to keep, alive Ev 357
how to thwart Satan’s attacks on, in isolated places AA 96
human power and might did not establish and cannot destroy PK 595
husband of, God is 7BC 985
impressions and feelings that lead away from, be very distrustful of 3T 414
in all ages: reproved and corrected by God 5T 689
Satan’s wrath manifested against GC 9
solemn and fearful warning to PP 362
Spirit promised to GC 8
in organized capacity is responsible for individual members DA 805-6
in Southern States of USA are to have spiritual resurrection 7T 237
inaction enfeebles 3T 404
indifference of, is alarming 5T 381
individual spirit that is ruinous to 3T 439
indulgence of appetite affects CG 392; 2T 368
influence most to be feared by, is not that of open opposers, infidels, and blasphemers PP 497
is that of inconsistent professors of Christ PP 497
instead of developing, is left to be weak, dependent, and inefficient body 6T 434
instrument that sifts, world is 6BC 1102
intense longing to see, as living and shining light must be tempered with entire trust in God ChS 243
imbued with life must be tempered with entire trust in God 7T 298
interest of, should be held above every worldly consideration 5T 460
interests of: God does not desire wooden men to guard 4T 513
guard TM 406
members who should not be allowed to imperil 5T 480
ministers must safeguard AA 361; GW 15
publicity that harms TM 34-6
investing, with power of state produces evil results 4BC 1169
is (are): acting in its appointed place in world’s history 2SM 108
asleep 3T 404
being leavened with her own backsliding now 8T 250-1
body of Christ AA 163; 7BC 931; Ed 268; 3T 414; 8T 161; WM 23-4
bride of Christ 7BC 985-6; Ed 268; GC 381-2; MH 356; ML 295; 1SM 305
built on One against whom gates of hell shall not prevail DA 413
carried on Christ’s heart ChS 243
case which contains God’s jewels 6T 261
Christ’s channel of communication AA 122; 3T 433
Christ’s fortress in revolted world MM 89; TM 16
Christ’s organized body on earth 3T 433
Christ’s representative on earth AA 122; DA 291; SR 271
composed of imperfect and erring people needing continual exercise of charity and forbearance AA 526; GW 185; 5T 104
court of holy life filled with varied gifts AA 12
dearest object on earth to God COL 165; TM 20
empowered by God to do special work AA 600; PK 259; 8T 11
endowed with Spirit AA 12
entrusted with constantly enlarging work AA 90
fold enclosing Christ’s flock 6BC 1118; 6T 261
God’s agency for proclamation of truth AA 600; PK 259; 8T 11
God’s appointed agency for saving men AA 9; SC 81
God’s city of refuge AA 11
God’s delegated authority on earth 5T 107
God’s fortress in revolted world AA 11
God’s instrumentality for preserving order and discipline among His people GW 501-2; 7T 263
God’s property TM 19
greatly deficient in love and humanity 4T 63
guardian of the blind, widows, orphans, and afflicted 3T 519
heaven’s appointed channel for revelation of God to men MB 40
in constant peril because Satan seeks to destroy God’s people 3T 445
Lamb’s wife 7BC 985-6
light of world AA 122; CM 20-1; 3T 433; 5T 454-67
making history 6T 377
mystical body of Christ MB 64
passing through severe conflict 5T 104-5
precious in Christ’s sight 6BC 1118
repository of riches of Christ’s grace AA 9
steadily retreating toward Egypt 5T 217
theater of God’s grace AA 12
united body with diversity of members 4T 128
very precious in God’s sight COL 298; 6T 261
watchman appointed by God CT 165
witness and ground of truth 4T 336
is compared to: army EW 271; 5T 394
building erected as temple of God AA 275
city set on hill during ages of spiritual darkness AA 12
cultivated field AA 275
garden of varied flowers 6T 333-4
human body AA 317; 4T 16, 128; 5T 279
is depositary of: Christ’s riches DA 680; TM 50
is God’s garden Ev 98-9
with room for varied characters Ev 99
is not established on: long-drawn-out plans and forms SD 77
theories of men SD 77
is not to be: blotted out so that it will not exist 2SM 69
broken up into independent atoms 2SM 68
disorganized 2SM 68
is not to triumph without severe conflict PK 723
is organized for: fulfillment of gospel commission 6T 295
is to be: fed with manna from heaven TM 17
kept under sole guardianship of God’s grace TM 17
temple built after divine similitude TM 17
is to be temple built of: beautiful stones TM 17
living stones 8T 173
See also Stone; Temple
Isaiah heard God’s voice calling, to her appointed work PK 375
Israel’s experience is warning to COL 303
Jerusalem represents what, will be if it refuses to walk in light God has given 8T 67-8
joining (uniting with): and connecting with Christ are not same thing 4BC 1166; COL 74; GC 468; 5T 172, 278
believer makes solemn vow by, to work for interest of church 5T 460
believer should make, benefit to it in preference to himself 4T 18
connection with Christ involves Ed 268
does not bring new life to anyone Ev 290
does not make man a Christian 4T 16
does not prove you are Christian COL 74
is not evidence of life Ev 116-7
is not substitute for conversion Ev 290-1
is one thing, but uniting with Christ is another MYP 357
man’s salvation is not ensured by 4T 16
one of first steps in life of service to Christ is Ed 268-9
judgment of: erroneous idea re 3T 493
no one should advocate his views irrespective of 3T 450-1
no one should set up his judgment against 3T 428
judgment of men of experience in, youth should respect FE 101
justice demands that, return God-given talents to Him with usury 5T 240
keepers of God’s vineyard are PK 22
keeping evil out of, requires much diligence and continuous struggle 5T 538
laboring among, ministers should be raising up new companies of believers instead of 3T 210
lack of: Christ and His love in 5T 727
Christian benevolence in 3T 383
lack of earnest vigilance by leaders of, causes it to become corrupt as churches of other denominations 4T 513
lack of faith in, disappoints God DA 825
lack of power in, lack of Christianity in home life causes CG 550
lack of spirituality in, cause of 5T 463
lack of unity and harmony in, how unbelievers are affected by 5T 620
languishes for help of faithful young men MYP 25
last campaign against, Satan is preparing for GC 510; 5T 294
last great struggles of, with earthly powers were shown to John 5T 752
lawsuits between members expose, to ridicule of enemies 5T 242-3
leaders in, solemn responsibilities rest on AA 92
leaders of See Church leader
leading element in, brothers who were 4T 324
leprosy of selfishness has taken hold of CS 85
leprosy of selfishness in, Isaiah 58 presents remedy for CS 85
life in, brings increase and growth CS 36
life of: depends on faithfully doing Christ’s work DA 825
faith that is TM 93
growth of, giving and receiving on which depends CS 36
Satan’s efforts to destroy, by violence GC 41
light and power are not arbitrarily withheld from 5T 202
light given to, false prophet who considered his religious experience superior to 2SM 84
light of, should grow brighter and brighter 2T 124
light of 1882 calls, to account 5T 84
light on health reform has not been heartily received in 6T 370-1
little differences in, gospel workers should not be occupied in settling 1T 261
Satan’s special efforts to create 1T 261
little done by, to gather up scattered jewels of God’s word into one perfect chain of truth FE 188
little power in, cause of TM 162
because minds are diverted from God SD 57
living piety in, cause of decline of GC 478
loaded down with blessings and benefits by Christ 8T 67
long contented with little of God’s blessings TM 175
long period of general lukewarmness in 5T 104
loose work in, ministers warned against Ev 326
love is wanting in 2T 81
love needed for the erring in 5T 603-13
love that would bring spiritual transformation in our 8T 140
lukewarm condition (state) of, great evidence of 2T 216
sad evidence of 2SG 284
majority of, is power which should control its individual members 5T 107
man power is gaining ascendancy in 9T 270
man under whose rule or guidance no, could prosper 4T 338
man who could cause more confusion and distrust in, than ten persons could counteract 2T 389
man who placed himself where he could not be helped by 1T 215
man who would press his peculiar views upon 3T 447
men appointed of God to watch that, may not be overthrown by Satan’s devices TM 53
men holding positions of responsibility in, lessons for PK 416
may have faults and may err in their decisions 4T 17
men in responsible positions in, uniting with unbelievers whose counsel is misleading 8T 69
men needed by, on whom it can rely in times of peril 2T 637
who are long-suffering and patient CG 267
men of experience given to, by God 3T 449, 451
men of faith and judgment given to, by God 3T 449
men of meek and quiet spirit needed by CG 267
men of principle needed in Te 268
men will believe what, lives rather than what minister preaches 9T 21
management of, man unkind and churlish in family should not be entrusted with 4T 347
manifestation of Himself in, Christ longs for COL 69
manufactured trials in, not designed to purify it 1T 144-5
Satan delights to see 1T 144
many, have little interest in sanitarium 4T 551
many people seeking light are obliged to leave, of their fathers DA 232
many people will not go to, to hear truth preached ChS 130
many unconverted persons in, during colonial times in America GC 297
matters that should not be repeated after they are told to DA 441
may appear about to fall but it does not 7BC 911; 2SM 380
means of, should not be exhausted in helping the poor 1T 272-3
med. miss. work should be done by all, in every locality WM 121-2
med. miss. work should be represented wherever SDA have WM 138
member who misrepresents Christ brings world into MYP 139
members have duties that must be discharged to TM 90
members of, should be united in one symmetrical body 4T 16
See also Church member
members persisting in open sin must be separated from COL 71
members should be missionaries in SC 81
members should live useful and unselfish life in 2T 132
members who feel that contributing means to sustain, is great tax 4T 18
members will have travail of soul for people who know not truth when, awakes to sense of what must be done in world 1SM 116
members’ relationship to, make plain obligation of Ed 268
membership of, earnest effort in miss. lines increases TM 206
message is given by, to call men out of darkness into light TM 458
message of health reform should be borne in every 6T 370
message to discourage and dishearten, God gives to no man TM 23
messages of: comfort given for, through Jeremiah PK 466
counsel and admonition given through prophets are of special value to PK 22
messages that divide, put us to shame before enemies of truth TM 56
mighty shaking’s effect on 1T 181-2
mingling of true and false believers in, Christ’s servants are grieved on seeing COL 71
minister and wife faithful in duty of home become better fitted to labor in GW 205
minister unable to control members of his own family cannot properly minister to GW 205
minister’s position in, is one of grave responsibility AA 360-1
ministers cannot do work that, should do 4T 69
ministers cannot save, by hovering over them 9T 139
ministers disregarding light re health reform should not be appointed to preside over MM 238
ministers hovering about, it is painful to see 3T 406
ministers kept hovering over TM 230-8
ministers in union with, should decide who is fit to enter the ministry 1T 209
ministers opposed to organization in, bad influence of 1T 270-1
ministers should educate, in gospel work DA 825
to be liberal 6BC 1103; WM 206
ministers should educate helpers in every GW 197
ministers should present matters of grave import to, for settlement 7T 263-4
ministers should purify PP 578
ministers warned against acting independently of 3T 417
ministry that brings life into MM 263; WM 29
misguided zeal of some persons who would attempt to purify TM 46
misrepresented God by way it dealt with supposed heretics COL 74
mission of: illustrated by mercy fleet sent to islands of starving people in time of war 8T 24-5
is to carry gospel to world AA 9; SC 81
is to save sinners 3T 381
miss. spirit should be revived in 6T 29
miss. work gives strength to LS 188
mistakes of, Satan exploits 2SM 397
moral darkness of, creates moral darkness and spiritual death in institutions 2T 139
moral tone of, how to raise 5T 480
moral uncleanness must be cleansed from Ev 369
more effective prayers for Spirit will be offered when, awakes to sense of her holy calling 1SM 116
more instruction needed by, on reverence 6T 97
more praise and thanksgiving to God needed in 5T 318-9
more ready for active labor than for humble devotion 4T 535
most grievous disaster that can happen to, evil cherished in hearts of believers is AA 549
moving out independently of, warning against 3T 414
multitudes have joined, who have never been united to Christ GC 468
must battle with infidel and apostate 4T 594
necessity of purifying, from wrongs 3T 265
need(s): all cultivated spiritual force which can be obtained ML 221
builders and not faultfinders 4T 194
earnest workers and not burdens 4T 194
weeding out 4T 340
neglect and indifference cause, to degenerate into weakness and formality 5T 611
neglected duties of, retarding of fulfillment of God’s purpose may be read in FE 219
neglecting the poor and suffering, God looks with disfavor on 6T 295
Nehemiahs needed in, today ChS 177
new and strange things will be brought into, to confuse minds 2SM 14
new believers should be organized into 7T 20
new efficiency and power added to, when it has burden for men of intellect and influence AA 140
new fervor and zeal stir, when it sees something accomplished 5T 369
new men needed by, to give energy to ranks CM 19
no, shines of itself 6BC 1118
no laws are to be acknowledged in, but laws of God MM 89-90
no longer in bondage PK 714
no more spirituality in, because they are not colaborers with Christ 5T 463
no room in, for selfish and ease-loving 5T 370
no warrant for concluding that, is perfect TM 47
not all names registered on books of, are worthy of being there 2T 637
not benefited by having two or three ministers waiting on it 2SM 156
not founded on: Peter DA 413-4
rock of human strength PK 595-6
not left to fight alone against evil AA 29
not properly educated to work for people outside of it TM 127-8
not to be regarded as perfect 5T 333
not wholly composed of: pure and sincere Christians 2T 637
true and sincere people GC 43
nothing is so precious to God as ChS 261
nothing on earth so dear to God as PK 590; 1SM 57; 2SM 397; 6T 42; 7T 242
nothing so weakens, as disunion and strife ML 276
obedience to fashion pervades 4T 647
obligations of, increase as treasures of truth are committed to her 5T 240
obstacles will be met by, till close of time SR 309
office of, Christ identified Himself with 3T 432
officers of See Church officer
official duties of, Christ breathed Spirit on disciples for fulfilling DA 805
one, all who believe are to be gathered into AA 28; DA 821
believers on earth and unfallen beings in heaven constitute 6T 366
one imprudent step may plunge, into great difficulties and trials 3T 446
one influence in, works to corrupt it TM 46
works to purify it TM 46
one man cannot constitute 3T 438
only hope for sinners in, is to see and confess their wrongs and put them away 3T 329
only members of, could vote or hold office in civil government in early American colonies GC 297
only one, stands in breach at present TM 50
only one set of Spirit of Prophecy in, is not sufficient 5T 681
only one set of Testimonies is not sufficient in 5T 681
only teacher in, man who desires to make himself 2SM 155
opening labors of, hardships that attended 4T 261
opinions of: deference due by members to 5T 107
lack of deference to, causes much trouble among believers 5T 107
one man should not urge his opinions against 3T 428
too little respect paid to 5T 107
opposition of world is not what most endangers AA 549
ordained ministers are authorized to organize AA 161
order and harmony needed in, never allow anyone’s ideas to unsettle your faith re 5T 274, 279
order in: depends on good order and thorough discipline in families 3T 294
erroneous ideas re 1T 650
is essential to unity of faith EW 100
must be maintained GW 501-2; TM 26
system ensures 1T 239
See also Order
order is needed in EW 97-104; 2SG 231; 1T 191, 211; 3T 445
to protect it against false teachers EW 100-1
organization of, for welfare ministry WM 105-13
See also Church organization; Organization
organized: Cornelius was directed by God to SR 283
example of God’s regard for AA 134
God works through appointed agencies in His AA 162
Paul’s care and concern for AA 186
organized effort needed to lift, out of dead level into which they have fallen TM 416; WM 124
outpouring of early and latter rains upon AA 54-5
See also Holy Spirit; Rain
outpouring of Spirit upon, in 1893 TM 23
parable of ten virgins represents experience of, just before second advent COL 406; GC 393-4, 426-7
parable of wicked husbandmen of vineyard applies to COL 296-7
parade and bombast do not make efforts of, vigorous and successful 5T 130
parade ground of fashion is made of Ed 247
party spirit in, greatly hinders gospel’s progress AA 270
is great evil AA 280
pathway of, light has shone clear and definite upon 5T 84
Patriarchs and Prophets points out dangers that should be avoided by CM 129
Paul’s teachings re second advent are especially important to AA 260
peace and harmony of, Satan often succeeds in destroying 5T 244
peace and love should characterize 4T 221
peace of, how to preserve GW 499; 7T 261
six evils that disturb and sacrifice 5T 241
peacemakers are blessing to 2T 51
people are to unite with, by baptism 8T 196
perfect harmony in, is powerful evidence to world in favor of Christian religion 4T 19
perfection of, does not mean all members must be fashioned alike 6BC 1090
peril of trusting, to hands that will wreck her 5T 104
perilous times for, these are 1T 214
permitting unfortunate believer to be wronged, guilt of 3T 520
perpetual life of, is to love God supremely and to love others as ourselves TM 95
persecution against, why God permits 9T 228
persecutions must be met by 4T 594
person who says or does anything tending to separate members of, counterworks God’s purpose 9T 145
persons believing and acting independently of, warning against 1T 420
persons bringing disorder and disunion into, duty of Ev 369
persons constantly inclined to individual independence in, there have ever been AA 163
persons crying out against, be afraid of 2SM 79
persons occupying positions of influence and responsibility in, should be foremost in God’s work ChS 175
persons of varied talents compose GW 331
persons placed in leading positions of responsibility in, should deal with weightier matters demanding special wisdom and largeness of heart AA 93
persons warring against, do not have divine credentials TM 22-3
persons who are burden and curse to, things will occur to reveal hearts of 2T 138
persons who assert that, constitute Babylon might better stay at home TM 36-7
persons who have joined, but have not joined Christ will be manifest COL 74
persons who threaten to leave, when their voice cannot control it 4T 17-8
persons willfully indulging in sin must not be received into GC 43
personal fidelity and individual responsibility needed in 4T 186
Peter is not rock on which Christ built DA 412-4
pews should not be rented by 6T 101
picking at straws in, Satan delights to see 1T 144
piety of, is proportionate to zeal, piety, and miss. intelligence brought into it 4BC 1148
is sustained by feeding on bread from heaven 8T 308
pillars in, youth should be trained to become FE 231
plans should be presented to, to win members’ interest and co-operation ChS 177
planning work for, is best medicine for it Ev 356
planting of, God’s choice of instrumentalities for GC 171
plight of the poor in large cities challenges 6T 275
pointed testimony must live in 3T 260
political questions should not be agitated in FE 475; GW 391
pope can have no power over Christ’s, except by usurpation GC 51
position in, must not be purchased with money 2T 86
position of trust in, gives man no authority to dictate to others DA 414
positions of authority in: persons who refuse to respect men in AA 261
pliant Aarons still hold PP 317
respect due to persons chosen to occupy AA 261-2
power delegated by Christ to 4T 17
to settle all questions respecting its prosperity, purity, and order GW 501-2; 7T 263
power given to, to act in Christ’s stead in dealing with erring members GW 501-2; 7T 263
power of: as designed by God AA 164
do not disregard or despise AA 164
he despises God’s voice who disregards or despises AA 164
power promised to, for ripening of earth’s harvest AA 56
powers of darkness triumph when members expose, to ridicule of enemies 5T 243
powerful influence may be wielded by AA 71
practical piety of, demonstrates gospel’s power 6T 260; 7T 16
prayer for salvation of souls calls, away from its petty difficulties MM 245
prayers of, Christ hears TM 19
preaching of gospel gathers both good and evil into COL 122
precedence in, trouble caused by question of DA 435
precept of, God’s word not to be set aside for 6T 402
preparation of, for Christ’s second coming AA 55
prevailing monotony of religious round of service in, needs to be disturbed TM 204
prevailing sin of, selfishness is 5T 204
pride in, effects of 4T 377
principles that must be manifest in COL 296-7
privilege given to, of fulfilling gospel commission 6T 295
privilege of, to march from victory to victory AA 91
to progress from strength to strength 5T 93
profession of truth places men in 5T 228-9
program of visitation for, that should be well organized 9T 117-8
promise of Christ to, till end of time DA 667
promise of Gen. 12:2 is for, in every age PK 703
promises re, are many and wonderful AA 9
prompt action needed by, to keep enemy from gaining advantage 3T 445
prosperity in all borders of, how to have 5T 176
prosperity will never come to, until members are united with God and work for others 4T 285
prosperity’s effects upon 4T 89
provision made by Christ for, to be transformed body illuminated with Light of world COL 419; 8T 19
pub. house and, relationship between 7T 182-90
pure doctrines have been unfolding within borders of AA 12
purging and cleansing will pass through every TM 414
purification of, that is needed 2SM 376-83
warning again spasmodic, zealous, and hasty action re TM 46
purity of, business practices that corrupt 4T 494
must be preserved GW 501; 7T 263
quiet and humble work makes, vigorous and successful in efforts 5T 130
rarely takes higher stand than that taken by ministers 5T 227
reading of Bible in, give quiet and devout attention to 5T 84
ready to die because they are not strengthened Ev 326
real character of: is measured by number of her persevering and faithful workers ChS 12; GW 200
is measured by what she actually does for Christ ChS 12; GW 200
is not measured by names on her books ChS 12; GW 200
rebellion in, is disheartening 2T 673
how to deal with 3T 115
reconsecration to service needed throughout 8T 46
reconversion is needed throughout 8T 46
record of, God does not wish worldly policy to corrupt PK 590
reforms must be brought about in SD 194
reformation needed in 3T 474
reformation that will banish spirit of discord and strife from 8T 251
reforming of, God’s choice of instrumentalities for GC 171
regret that, feels little inclination to thank God for enriching her with grace and talents of means CS 48
relations between, and the minister 6T 417-20
relationship of, to Christ is symbolized by marriage relation Ed 268; GC 381-2
relationship to, is not to be lightly canceled 4T 17
many believers do not realize sacredness of their 4T 17
religious experience independent of, Paul was not given 3T 430-3
relying on gospel workers from abroad to strengthen and encourage their faith do not become strong 3T 210
representatives of, should earnestly pray for outpouring of Spirit TM 64
represented by vineyard 5BC 1097; COL 282
reproach is not easily wiped away from 4T 493
reproach of indolence and slothfulness should be wiped away from 9T 46
reproof in, need of 3T 359
reputation of, preserve 4T 490
respect is due to 8T 161
responsibility given to, of receiving or rejecting gospel commission ChS 23
responsibility(s) in, choosing of men to bear 9T 263
distribution of 9T 262-9
responsibility of: for care of homeless aged 1SM 331
for care of orphans 2T 333
for education of its youth CG 312-7
for light and opportunities received TM 449
for pledges of individual members 4T 476
for terrible amount of guilt 5T 457
for wrong course of its members 3T 517-8
to children CT 168-72
to poor and suffering members WM 229
to poor members 4T 510
to worthy poor sick members 1T 494
to young people CT 526
responsible in great degree for sins of its members PK 651; 3T 265, 269-71
restraint and discipline by, many believers are loath to submit to 4T 17
result of bringing men with their peculiar organizations into 4T 489
revelations of God’s eternal purpose have been given to PK 722
revival that spread through, of surrounding districts GW 34
rock on which Christ founded, Peter was not DA 413
root of bitterness in, do not let unhappy differences become 4T 610; 5T 614
rubbish brought into, clear away Ev 512
rules and discipline needed in 3T 445
sacred charge given to, by Christ AA 600
sacred trust and eternal truths committed to, to be given to world 2SM 66
safety of, secret of TM 444
same order and system is needed by, as in apostolic times SR 260
Satan as accuser of TM 21-2
Satan brings unconverted persons into TM 46
Satan plans to plant his banner in GC 42
Satan seeks to bring insincere and unregenerate elements into GC 520
Satan seeks to keep, in state of insensibility 2T 102
Satan will work with greater power against, as she approaches final deliverance GC 9
Satan’s efforts to destroy, by violence SR 321
Satan’s efforts to divide and destroy 1SM 123
Satan’s most dangerous snares prepared for, will come through members who do not love God supremely or neighbors as themselves 5T 477
Satan’s traps set in MH 338; Te 24
say boldly: “God is mine helper” 5T 484
school and, Israelite home was to be Ed 41
schools needed in all CT 168
science was not exalted above God of science by, in her purest times 5T 82
secrets of, must not be betrayed to its enemies TM 269
seeing God’s work progress elsewhere strengthens MM 318
selfish love of pleasure encouraged by COL 54; 9T 91
selfishness brings discord into CS 24
selfishness fills, with unholy ambition CS 24
send gospel workers into, who will present principles of health reform with third angel’s message TM 416
sense in which, has power to absolve sinner DA 806
sermonizing is not best help minister can give 6T 49
shaking must soon purify 2SG 284
sickly Christians in, are many CH 592
signal deliverance of, when brought low by trial and oppression FE 197
simplest modes of work should be devised and set in operation among 6T 433
sin in, difficulties will be met in dealing with 3T 270-1
must be promptly dealt with 5T 147
sin of, in failing to search out cause of its darkness and afflictions 3T 520
sins fostered and concealed by, God abhors 4T 210
sins that control world have come into 5T 456
sinner must either put away his sins or be separated from 5T 147
sinners and hypocrites in 2T 390
sinners in, must be promptly dealt with 5T 147
slack state of things in, influence that encourages 1T 215
sleeping on guard re education of youth CT 43, 165
sleepy and unconsecrated condition of, precious opportunities lost because of 3T 407
slothful work in, God is not pleased with Ev 368-9
social gatherings that are disgrace to TM 82-3
solemn covenant of, pledge made by persons who take upon themselves COL 279
solemn responsibility rests on members of, to warn those standing on brink of eternal ruin PK 716
some ministers tear down instead of building up 2T 340
some people uniting with, mistakenly expect to find it pure and perfect TM 47
some professed Sabbathkeepers move independent of 1T 420
something should be done in, to spread truth CM 21-2
soon to enter most severe conflict TM 20
souls in, that are to be saved ChS 21-2
source of weakness to, accession of unconverted members is 5T 172
special duty of, to care for the needy among its members MH 201
special endowment of grace and power provided for, in final conflict GC 10
special power invested in, no one is justified in disregarding and despising 3T 417
special truth and special work entrusted to, in every generation COL 78
Spirit has been quenched in 2T 442
Spirit is minister of, on earth DA 166
spirit of controversy in, should cease 5T 335
spirit of Korah and associates in, God’s servants all through history have had to meet PP 404
spirit of self-denial and sacrifice nearly lost by 1T 115
spirit of self-righteousness is curse to COL 400
spirit of world is fast leavening 5T 75
Spirit places convicted sinners in arms of 4T 69
Spirit will not abide in, where there is disunion and contention 4T 221
Spirit’s gifts and manifestations in, purpose of GC 8-9
Spirit’s ministry is of vital importance to GC 8
spiritual condition of, Christ watches 6T 418
spiritual dearth in, prevailing selfishness causes 5T 375
spiritual declension in, causes of CG 550
what to do re PP 497
spiritual energy of, is sustained by feeding on bread from heaven 8T 308
spiritual interests of, strife and division are ruinous to 5T 243
spiritual Israel is, on earth PK 372
spiritual labor and burden bearing gives strength to LS 188; 2T 22
spiritual pride in, abundance of 5T 534
spiritual prosperity of, is closely bound up with Christian liberality AA 344-5
spiritual state of 3T 474-7
has changed gradually and almost imperceptibly 5T 240
spirituality and faith nearly lost by 5T 674
spirituality of: backbiting kills CG 551
devotion to money-getting deadens CS 20
failure to cherish miss. spirit causes decline of TM 205-6
self-denial and self-sacrifice are beneficial to 6T 102
self-denial and self-sacrifice work wonders in advancing CS 263
standard of, God’s word must be made 5T 499
state of things existing in every, from crest of Olivet Christ saw 8T 68
straight testimony as means ordained by God to keep corruptions out of 3T 324
strength of, depends on growth in usefulness and efficiency CT 168
increases in proportion to their personal efforts 3T 210
strictly guard, against enemy’s wily arts MM 89-90
strife and dissension weaken 5T 240-1
strife for supremacy in, would have been disaster to it DA 435
strife in, Satan gloats over 8T 240
struggles of, with discouragements and rebellious element 4T 594
success granted to, is proportionate to labor performed 5T 202
success of, depends on home influences CT 396; GW 204; MH 349
successful, strict integrity by members will result in 4T 285
suffers for want of unselfish Christian workers 4T 193
summon, to universal action 7T 14
Sun of Righteousness has risen upon 6T 423
supply of faithful men for the ministry of FE 114
support of, appealing to state for GC 297
supremacy over, Peter was not given DA 817
system established in AA 185
system is needed in 1T 191
system of sacrifices and offerings given to, in its infancy 1SM 114
talents entrusted to, represent gifts and blessings imparted by Spirit COL 327
talents of, wrapped in napkin and buried in world 4T 618-9
tares among wheat in 5T 333
task of, cannot be abridged without denying Christ CS 279
task of finishing God’s work on earth has been given to PK 74
teachings of, danger in cherishing views contrary to 3T 441
temperance must be placed on elevated platform in Te 165
temple of, built up gradually under persecution AA 597
ten virgins as symbol of GC 427
terrible as army with banners, is to go forth conquering into all world AA 91; PK 725
testimony of True Witness has been lightly esteemed by EW 270
Testimonies as means devised by God to awaken, to sense its spiritual destitution have not been regarded 5T 719-20
Testimonies to, God has spoken to us through 5T 661; 8T 298
theme of God’s messengers to, throughout past centuries PK 22
things exist in, which are not right 2SM 83
thorough conversion needed by, to be in working order 3T 52
thorough reformation needed in all TM 443
thousands of people dare not receive anything contrary to creed or established teaching of their GC 596
time that is wasted by ministers in labor for 3T 61
trained persons are needed to manage FE 256
trials and perplexities develop zeal and warm affections in SL 12
trials in, cause the unbelieving to stumble and doubt 4T 202
triumph of, is very near TM 431
troublous times will yet be seen by 4T 594
true and false believers are mingled in COL 71