EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Faith (Part 1 of 3)
Faith
1. Defined as
arm for laying hold on divine power GW 259
clasping Christ’s hand in every emergency GW 262
element of: Christian character CG 173
prevailing prayer SC 96
grace acquired by experience of years 5T 213
hand that: appropriates Christ’s merits and remedies for sin DA 175
grasps salvation 6BC 1073
lays hold on Christ DA 175
reaches upward to grasp God’s never-failing promises SL 47
takes hold of God’s offer of grace and mercy PP 431
takes hold of infinite help MYP 102
touches infinity 6T 467
key of knowledge Ed 24; DA 139
living power that: overrides all obstacles 2BC 995; SD 202; 4T 163
presses through every barrier 2BC 995; SD 202; 4T 163
means and not the end 6BC 1073
means of laying hold on Christ’s merits 6BC 1073
soul’s life blood 6T 472
taking God simply at His word 1T 620
true riches 4T 88
2. Genuine (real or true)
always works by love 6BC 1111
appropriates Christ’s righteousness 1SM 363
as leaven that transforms character MB 53
based on Bible promises GC 472; GW 260
cannot exist without corresponding works 7BC 936
church members lack 2T 442, 657
claim God’s promises by TM 517
confides in Christ CSW 107
courage born of, God’s people need 6T 475
creates desire to save souls at home 6T 427-8
destroys selfishness and pretense DA 409
does genuine work in believer 7BC 936
essence of, people need to be taught of CM 49
founded in Bible provisions DA 126; GC 472
in Christ makes man sober-minded CT 223
in Christ’s merits, is not fancy CG 69
in truth and not feeling 2SM 157
is gift of God 2SM 375
is not presumption LS 218
lays hold of God’s promise before it is felt and realized EW 72; 2SG 291
leads to conformity to God’s law 6BC 1073
leads to obedience GC 472
love follows 5T 219
makes Christian secure against presumption DA 126; GW 260
manifested by: good works 1SM 397
obedience to God’s requirements PP 73, 153-4
purity and holiness of character MYP 200
manifested when soul lays hold on Christ as only hope of salvation 1SM 391
not allied to presumption in any sense GW 260
persons possessing, will not lack influence CS 152
rare in last days 3SG 94
receives Christ as personal Saviour MH 62
relies wholly on Christ PP 73
rests on God’s promises EW 72
SDA must have 1SM 93
simplicity of, learn 1SM 224
lost when man becomes self-important 4T 164
persons who look above MYP 111
steadfastness of principle in COL 147
sustained by works is rare CS 152; 2T 663
test of, abiding in Christ is SC 61
test reveals strength of GC 354
thanks God for true knowledge of how to treat the sick 2SM 289
trusting and persevering, is rare 5T 651
trusts wholly in Christ for salvation 6BC 1073
ventures much LS 218
will not fail under test and trial 2SM 375
works by love SD 71; 2SM 20; 1T 705
3. In Christ
alone, can heal sting of sin PP 430-2
character is given strength and solidity by CT 223
Christians are to live by DA 389
deficiencies of character may be supplied through Ed 257
essential to salvation DA 347; 1SM 373
is not merely “Believe, believe” 6BC 1073
made perfect by works 5T 644
man can obey God’s law only by AA 425
man is enabled by, to keep God’s law SC 60-1
men become Abraham’s seed by PP 476
pardon for sin is obtained only by PP 524
Philip’s trembling, at first DA 140
profession of, that will not save COL 312
saving, gift of eternal life is promised on condition of FE 187
is not what many people represent it to be MB 146
sinner can be cleansed from guilt only by AA 425
sinner cannot be saved without GC 129
strength to obey God’s law can be obtained only by PP 524
there is everything in Christ to inspire men with 5T 200
true test of SC 61
4. Kinds of
about Christ, is not enough DA 347
Abraham’s: accounted to him for righteousness PP 370
appeared undimmed in Jacob PP 208
not always perfect PP 147
was faith with works 7BC 936
acknowledging sin with contrite heart, is life of church TM 93
acquired by experience of years MH 454; 8T 314
appropriating, Moses was full of confidence in God because he had 5T 651-2
believer’s, truth that is foundation of DA 412-3
believing, unbelieving fear is swept away before TM 226
beneficial, accepts Christ as personal Saviour DA 347
bringing blessings of heaven to souls ML 8
calm, pray for sick in 2T 147
calming, that uplifts soul 3BC 1163
childlike, cherish 5T 75
Christian’s need of SC 110; 5T 703
come to God with trusting 3BC 1147
rest brought to soul by 4T 377
sinner must come to Christ with Ev 185
Christian, never harmonizes with worldly principles 5T 235
Christlike, cherish 5T 75
church’s, truth which is foundation of DA 413
clinging, taproot must be sent down into 2SM 166
compared to: gold tried in fire 7BC 965; DA 280; 2T 36; 4T 559
mustard seed DA 431
palm tree sending roots down to living springs of God’s grace 4T 567
palm tree’s rootlets 3BC 1151
pure gold building material PK 409-10
consecrated gospel worker’s, must stand every test AA 242
consistent, rare among rich men CS 152; 2T 663
constant and living, Christian life must be one of SL 90
David’s, long trials wearied PP 672
denying Christian character 6T 441
earnest and determined, SDA need GW 27
educated, SDA need 9T 271
Elijah’s, endured trial in prayer for rain EW 73
enabling man to: endure trials 5T 651
receive God’s gifts is a gift Ed 253
enduring, Christ’s followers need AA 23
dying away 1T 144
enduring tests, God’s people need 5T 652
Enoch’s, waxed stronger with lapse of centuries GW 52
faithful remnant’s, will grow strong 5T 524
father’s, boy’s healing that depended on DA 428
firm, why some people do not have 5T 215
firm as granite rock, God will have people with 4T 594
firmer, God’s people need 6T 51
for time of trouble, must be exercised now 3SG 136
for trial, prayer strengthens DA 355
gospel See Gospel faith
graced with humility, needed most in God’s work 1SM 118
grasping God’s promises, SDA need 5BC 1091
greater, God’s people need 6T 266, 466
Habakkuk’s, strengthened during deep trial PK 386
humble, cherish 5T 75
in Bible as revelation from God, is being undermined PP 166
in Christ’s deity, Satan would adulterate and destroy 1T 297
in Christ’s name, marks His followers as Christians 8T 15
in Christ’s power: enables man to work His works 9T 279
imparts light to guide 5T 42
imparts strength 5T 42
transforms life 9T 279
in Christ’s word, crippled person healed by MH 84
in eternal realities, that is weak MM 190
in God 1T 120-1
essential to health CS 115; ML 149
fear of death that overcomes PK 174
gospel workers need ChS 233
is His people’s greatest need 7T 211
is reality and not theory COL 262
many people do not have MH 145
no man is righteous any longer than he has TM 367
people need 5T 568
well-ordered home witnesses to benefits of PP 579
in God’s care, Christ rested in DA 336
rest in DA 336
in God’s love, Christ rested in DA 336
lightens burdens of anxiety and care PP 600
in God’s overruling providence, lightens burdens of anxiety and care PP 600
in God’s word: Christian’s defense against Satan’s power 1T 302
God gives power to people who act by SC 50-1
rich current sent to people who have simple TM 91
in leaders of God’s people, warning against persons who would unsettle 5T 273-4
in second advent, dying out in churches 5T 153
in sure word of prophecy, decreasing fast 5T 192
increased, church members need LS 474
God’s people need Ev 98
inspired of God, strength and nobility of character imparted by MH 465; ML 262; 8T 322
intelligent: God’s people need 1SM 256
mind must be educated and trained to have SD 27
people need GW 162
invincible, show by words and works an 7T 212
Israel’s, tested at Red Sea PP 290
tested when supply of water ceased FE 509
Jacob’s persevering PK 158
manifested in wrestling with Christ COL 175
Jehoshaphat’s, rewarded with victory PK 203
laying hold of God’s arm, needed ML 57
laying hold on God’s promises, cultivate PK 387
needed in world today PK 157
leading to: entire dependence on God AA 56; DA 431
unreserved consecration to God’s work DA 431
lifting repenting soul to share adoption of sons of God Ed 151; PP 754
light of Christian, is to shine bright in darkness ML 8
living and active, cherish 5T 231
God’s people need 5T 215
looking unto Christ strengthens 5T 744
made perfect by: obedience 1SM 366
works CS 263; 2SM 464; SR 289; 1T 250, 620
martyrs’, SDA need 5T 187
mightier conqueror than death MH 62
Moses’: did not fail under most trying circumstances FE 345-6
was ever-abiding and unflinching FE 345-6
was not guesswork Ed 63
Moses’ implicit, made him what he was CT 408
Moses’ simple, enabled him to press through difficulties FE 344
most heroic, despondency may shake PK 174
much more, God’s people need LS 421
Naaman’s, God honored PK 249
naked, explained EW 72
Noah’s, perfected and made evident by his works PP 95
tested while he was in ark PP 98
nominal, value of 1SM 389-90
of ancient worthies, subdued kingdoms PP 513
of His people: God will test 4T 254
is too small LS 210
must endure pressure brought upon it 8T 11
needs resurrection 8T 45
should be strong, active, and enduring 3SG 251; SR 129
time of crisis will test PP 202
will be tried to uttermost 2SM 50
will not fail in time of trouble GC 619-20
of His servants, how God tests PK 164
time of persecution will try GC 608
of SDA, does not correspond to light of truth bestowed 5T 534
of widow of Zarephath, no greater test could have been required of PK 130
was rewarded PK 131
other people’s disobedience tends to corrupt 4T 146
patient and persevering, withstands persecution and tribulation AA 264
perfect: how to come into full noontide of AA 308
minister’s experience should include GW 260
purifies soul 5T 534
works by love 5T 534
persevering, needed to meet trials and temptations of final crisis 6T 404
persistent and prevailing, is necessary 2T 635
personal: act and practice Ev 354
essential to real connection with Christ 1SM 335; 5T 228-9
importance of 5T 228-9
practical: God’s people need 5T 275
in Christ, example of working of DA 195
people need not only theoretical faith but also 3T 528
religion consists in 4T 337
prolific of good works, is needed 7BC 936; 4T 145
prompting true obedience to God’s commandments MYP 410; SD 45
pure: compared to gold 3T 254
manifest principles of, by well-ordered life and godly conversation 5T 642
works by love and purifies soul FE 341
pure and unadulterated, gospel message calls for MM 328
purifying heart, God imparts SL 83
purifying soul Ev 167; FE 341; SC 63; SD 71; 1SM 366; 1T 705; 5T 534
from defilement GW 287
God requires 5T 437-8
God’s people need TM 149
heart is renewed by SC 63
what will develop CT 249
ready to do Christ’s will under hardship or sacrifice CT 183
renouncing self-trust, lays hold on infinite power COL 159
required by God, is not mere assent to doctrines 5T 437-8
ripened into abiding trust in God PK 264
Roman centurion’s, in Christ’s power DA 315-7
sanctifying, blind credulity is not 2SM 56
saving: belief that is not 7BC 936
defined 1SM 391
is not mere intellectual assent to truth DA 347; GW 260; 1SM 391
is transaction by which men join in covenant relation with God DA 347; GW 261; MH 62
works by love 1SM 391-2
seeking God for help and wisdom, not disappointed GW 418
SDA need, proportionate to their knowledge of truth of Rev. 18:1-6 8T 118
Shunammite’s, rewarded by restoration of dead son to life PK 239
simple: few ministers know what is 5T 159
healing and pardon brought to paralytic of Capernaum by DA 268
taking God at His word should be encouraged GW 161
unites believer to God TM 147-8
value of, cannot be overestimated 4BC 1137; SD 71
simple in its operation 6BC 1074
simplicity of: learned in suffering and privation 3T 318
man loses 4T 164
walk out on God’s promise in CS 90
sincere and uncorrupted, as gold and frankincense and myrrh to Christ CT 60
sound, must take place of unbelief 6T 437
stayed on God in time of trial, no power can move persons possessing PK 576
steady and increasing, people who will have SC 80; 5T 607
strong: believers placed in circumstances where they will exercise 3T 67
God’s work calls for 2SM 407-8
much secret prayer is essential to 4T 236
needed in prayer EW 73
SDA work calls for LS 439; 9T 9-10
worker for God needs GW 262
sustaining God’s people in deep trial PK 386
Syrophoenician woman’s, Christ tested DA 400-1
taking God at His word in, is very rare LS 277-8
pleases Him 5T 322
that Christians may have in God, not understood as it should be 3T 574-5
that does not provoke men to good works, Satan is not disturbed by EW 227
that does not work, is dead 2SG 232; 1T 192
that takes it for granted that SDA have truth LS 277
that will endure: perils of last days SD 332
time of trouble GC 621
that will not be denied, God’s people must have ML 8
toward Christ, sinner should be taught 4T 395
unbounded, God’s matchless love claims your 4T 145-6
understanding what Bible teaches re, is needed Ev 596
unfaltering, season of distress before God’s people calls for PK 512
uniting man to Christ, stirs soul to activity 2SM 20
unquestioning, King Saul’s failure to learn lesson of PP 627
unto salvation, is not casual faith 1SM 137, 391
unwavering: believe with, that God hears your prayers TM 487
gospel work needs Ev 19
lean on God’s promises with 2T 497
seek God for grace and power now with 5T 717
unwavering and humble, needed in God’s power and willingness to save PK 260
unyielding, cling to God’s promises with GC 621
results of believing with ML 8
victorious, shines brighter after it has been tested SD 92
vital, receives and assimilates truth 5T 576
waiting for deliverance in God’s appointed time and way PK 387
working by love Ev 167; FE 341; SC 63; SD 71; SL 83; 1SM 366; 1T 705; 5T 534
Christian can do nothing without TM 188
God requires 5T 437-8
God imparts SL 83
God’s people need TM 149, 185, 336
heart is renewed by SC 63
is key of knowledge DA 139
is not dead faith 1SM 391
mind is enlightened by 7T 229
purifies heart 7T 229
reveal TM 283
to God and man WM 297
what will develop CT 249
working in God’s servants of old, may work in His people today Ed 256; PK 175
5. Kinds of (undesirable)
casual, does not suffice for spiritual life 1SM 137
faith unto salvation is not 1SM 137, 391
cheap, unsupported by works 2SM 381
confounded with: blessing that comes through faith EW 72; 2SG 291
dead 1T 192, 704; 2T 645; 3T 393
man cannot glorify God with 2SG 217
people who possess 2T 236
sick person’s, in God’s power to heal infirmities MM 262
decreasing to terrible degree 3T 256
enfeebled by lack of exercise 4T 100
faint and feeble, in SDA churches is inexcusable 6T 418
feeble and wavering, cause of 6T 266
halfhearted, God’s people must not have 5T 534
imperfect, in SDA churches TM 149
in lie, no sanctifying influence in 2SM 56
little, in world 4T 402
men of weak and wavering, are not to carry God’s work forward in crisis 5T 187
manifesting unloving spirit, is mere farce MB 58
nominal: healing never brought to soul by DA 347; GW 260
Israel had, in Eli’s time PP 584
many people have 1SM 389; 5T 651
people who do not have TM 94
only, popular doctrine of GC 472
Satan’s, no virtue in 2T 657
self-dependent, brings no victories 1SM 353
sickly and enfeebled, evidence of COL 147
worry reveals 7T 212
spurious, abounds Ev 364
staggering at God’s promises 1SM 156
superficial, produces superficial experience 2SM 392
supposed, that is fanatical presumption 1T 357
without active labor for others, grows dim DA 825
without love, is worthless AA 318; 5T 168
without works: does not justify soul 1SM 397
ensnaring doctrine of GC 472
is dead 1T 192; 2T 657; 3T 249; 4T 250; TM 443
is not true faith 7BC 936
6. Lack of
alarming, among God’s people 1SM 83
among God’s people 2T 442, 657; 3T 253
coming of God’s kingdom is hindered by 6T 438
David was chastened by God because of his PP 692
every failure on Christian’s part is due to PP 657
God is dishonored by 6T 63
many people stay away from Christ because they feel DA 429
persons who lament their MYP 111
result(s) of: carelessness 3T 475
distressing fears 2T 140
God’s people not more spiritually minded 2T 36
love of self 3T 475
perplexity 2T 140
religious failures 4BC 1175
surmisings of evil 2T 140
when foundation stone of second temple was laid PK 565
worldliness 3T 475
sick people’s neglect that shows MM 262
souls who feel, should throw themselves upon Christ’s mercy DA 429
under difficulties, significance of 7T 211
wounds Christ EW 73
7. Living MYP 111-6
active, works by love and purifies soul 1SM 366
always bears upward to God 1T 144
always manifested by works 1T 620
carries man through fiery furnace of affliction and trial 4T 212
Christian is made invincible only by CT 183
conquer enemy by 5T 200
constant, Christian life must be one of MYP 112
cultivate TM 281
essential to: Christian’s safety 4T 575
success in prayer and preaching ML 13
God’s grace comes to soul through channel of EW 72
grasp God’s promises unflinchingly by 4T 444
impression can be made on skeptical world only by GW 274
like threads of gold running through daily experience 6T 171; COL 360
man can lay hold on Christ’s merits by 1SM 364
men abide in Christ by TM 388-9
men are united to Christ by 6T 443
meaning of MH 62
means increase of vigor DA 347
must be sustained by works 2T 657
penetrates dark clouds MYP 103
pierce darkness and scatter clouds by EW 72
prompts men to energetic action 3BC 1137; ChS 177
results of GW 261
SDA greatly need 5T 228
SDA need earnest, in God’s word ML 57
strong, is agency in man’s salvation FE 189
trusting God in darkness and trial, cultivate ML 93
will save God’s people in fearful scenes ahead 1T 192
8. Miscellaneous GW 259-63
abiding in, defined FE 341-2
Abraham’s great act of, lessons from 4T 145
Abraham’s remarkable example of PP 126; 4T 19
acceptance and SC 49-55
acceptance of Christ by, obedience is essential to DA 181
according to Job’s, so it was to him Ed 156
act, to have increase of faith 5BC 1121-2
under all circumstances 7BC 928
act out your EW 111
acts of, perseverance needed in TM 511
activity and, assurance and satisfaction imparted by PK 164
advance in MM 335
affections must be controlled by 1SM 366
allies itself with faith 5T 705
alone. does not make men true disciples of Christ 5T 168
does not save people SC 60; SR 289
is as rope of sand SR 289
not sufficient for spiritual advancement ML 96
ample provision made by God to establish, for all men 4T 583-4
anchor to soul 5T 742
angel host could not help men without, on their part CT 183
answers brought to prayer by SR 371
as ear that hears 6BC 1073
as eye that sees 6BC 1073
as feet that run 6BC 1073
be strong in CG 43
belief that is not SC 63
belief that is wholly distinct from SC 63
believers who have not works will not be saved by 2T 657
believes all things 4T 27
bring, into your experience PK 175
built on Christ for 6,000 years DA 413
Caleb’s example of PP 512
can lay hold on Christ’s merits 1SM 366-7
center, in Him who is source of mercy and power AA 28
channel of, God’s grace comes to men through DA 175; EW 72; 2SG 291
under all circumstances 7BC 928
Christ dwells in man’s heart by SC 62; DA 297
Christ exalted, in contrast with doubt 4T 233
Christ was victor by DA 756
Christian life should be one of GC 477; SL 90
Christians in Nero’s household were example of 5T 183
Christians must work by LS 298
Christian’s credentials of, are love, joy, peace ML 14
privilege of carrying ML 14
Christian’s shield against Satan’s power MYP 61
church members strengthen their, by imparting light 6T 435
churches destitute of TM 149
claims God’s promises and obeys Him DA 126
cleave (pierce) Satan’s shadow with GW 265-6; SD 124; 2SM 157; 6T 368; TM 387
climb up by 1T 165
comes by God’s word DA 429
confession of, opportunities given by pain for 1SM 117-8
conflict should give stability to 4T 556
conflict strengthens 3T 555
conflict with doubts increases MYP 121; SD 191; 4T 117
conflict with fear strengthens 4T 117
conflict with obstacles increases MYP 121
connecting man closely with heaven PK 157
connects man with: heaven DA 429; MH 65
power of heaven 1SM 335
constant exercise of, believers become lights in world by 4T 124
contemplation of heavenly themes strengthens SC 89
counselors should be men of 2BC 993
courage and 7T 210-4
God calls for men who will work with ML 310
gospel workers must move forward with AA 230
courageously urges God’s people to advance PP 290; 4T 27
cultivate PK 387; 5T 339-40; TM 156
dead formalism and, difference between AA 190
demand of, obstacles disappear before DA 431; PK 595
denial of: co-operation with God in healing is not MH 232
judicious use of rational remedies is not 2SM 346
treatment of the sick is not 2SM 286
use of hygienic measures for the sick is not CH 376
use of natural remedies is not 2SM 289
use of remedies with prayer for the sick is not CH 381
working in harmony with natural laws is not CH 382
departure from gospel’s simplicity and purity weakens 1T 550
disappointment can be endured by MH 488
discouragement paralyzes 2T 604
disease tends to destroy 1T 185
do not base, on feeling 7BC 928
do not measure your, by your feelings MYP 122
do not place yourself where it will be difficult to live out your 5T 183
do not trust in, but in God’s promises MYP 111; SL 89
does not: come in a moment 5T 213
make human effort unessential 1SM 375-6
move according to impulse and emotion of the hour FE 433
rest upon demonstration 1SM 28; 5T 69
rest upon perfect knowledge 3T 258
wait for entire knowledge before it acts GW 260
doubt demanding perfect knowledge will never yield to GC 527; 1SM 28; 5T 69
each step of, soul is brought closer to Christ by GC 476
earns nothing for man 6BC 1080; DA 175
educate yourself to talk CS 225
Elijah manifested, in prayer for rain EW 73; PK 155-8
Elijah stood severest trial of, while under inspiration of God PK 161
Elijah ventured something on his 3T 287
Elijah’s letting go of, fruit of Ed 150-1
enables man to: do righteous works DA 98
look beyond the present GW 259
see the hereafter GW 259-60
enabling power brought by SC 50-1
enduring trial resolutely gives firmness to 4T 76
enemy’s power must be pressed back by DA 504
Enoch walked with God by 1BC 1087
erroneous concepts of LS 80; 1SM 389-90
erroneous speculations tending to confuse 2SM 14-5
essence of, is to do right thing at right time 6T 24
essential ML 96
in order to keep God’s law GC 436
to bring God’s designs to pass 9T 271
to conversion MYP 72
to perfection of righteous character 4T 294
to prevailing prayer PK 157; 1T 120; 6T 63; 9T 179
to receiving baptism GC 238-9
essential and powerful working element of Christian character SD 71
every petition enters God’s heart when petitioner comes to Him in DA 200
evidence given for, God requires men to accept 5T 303
needing careful investigation 3T 255
evidence of, obedience gives PP 279
evidence on which to base, God gives sufficient GC 527; 3SG 94; SC 105; 5T 303
persons wishing to believe will find plenty of 4T 584
evidence to strengthen, search for 2T 104
exercise of: God requires GC 527; 5T 303
God’s work for His people demands TM 508
high state of excitement is not needed for 1SM 83-4
increases spiritual strength PK 595
nothing more quickly inspires than PK 351
exercise your 5T 629
daily SD 287
in gospel work for others 3T 537
in progress of God’s work 6T 466-7
in study of Scriptures MYP 261