Church, Churches (Part 1 of 4)

Church, Churches

1. In apostolic timesTopIndex .Church, Churches.3

2. During first centuriesTopIndex .Church, Churches.4

3. During Dark AgesTopIndex .Church, Churches.5

4. Authority ofTopIndex .Church, Churches.6

5. Classes of (misc.)TopIndex .Church, Churches.7

6. In homeTopIndex .Church, Churches.8

7. LargeTopIndex .Church, Churches.9

8. Need(s) or ought toTopIndex .Church, Churches.10

9. Need(s) or ought to beTopIndex .Church, Churches.11

10. NewTopIndex .Church, Churches.12

11. Ought not toTopIndex .Church, Churches.13

12. Ought not to beTopIndex .Church, Churches.14

13. Popular (nominal)TopIndex .Church, Churches.15

14. Prosperity ofTopIndex .Church, Churches.16

15. Small (smaller)TopIndex .Church, Churches.17

16. MiscellaneousTopIndex .Church, Churches.18

SupplementTopIndex .Church, Churches.19

1. In apostolic times EW 192-209; SR 241-319

adorned by: exemplary lives of its members 5T 166TopIndex .Church, Churches.21

holy principles of its members 5T 166TopIndex .Church, Churches.22

antinomianism in AA 553TopIndex .Church, Churches.23

apostles built, on foundation laid by Christ AA 595-6TopIndex .Church, Churches.24

appointment of seven deacons proved great blessing to AA 89TopIndex .Church, Churches.25

as Christ’s representative on earth AA 122TopIndex .Church, Churches.26

backsliders reconverted to, after outpouring of Spirit AA 48; 8T 19-20TopIndex .Church, Churches.27

baptized with Spirit’s power ML 47TopIndex .Church, Churches.28

beautiful in its simplicity 5T 166TopIndex .Church, Churches.29

became selfish and ease-loving 8T 26TopIndex .Church, Churches.30

bright days of, when glory of risen Christ shone upon it MB 137TopIndex .Church, Churches.31

brotherly love waned in, in John’s time AA 548TopIndex .Church, Churches.32

change in, caused world to be robbed of blessings God desired men to receive 8T 26TopIndex .Church, Churches.33

changes that gradually came into AA 548, 580-1TopIndex .Church, Churches.34

Christ’s divinity denied by some men in AA 553TopIndex .Church, Churches.35

Christianity taught in its purity by 5T 166TopIndex .Church, Churches.36

coldness crept into, in John’s time AA 580; 6T 422TopIndex .Church, Churches.37

consolation brought to, re true state of the dead AA 258TopIndex .Church, Churches.38

constantly enlarging work was entrusted to AA 90TopIndex .Church, Churches.39

controversy in, that brought consternation to Gentile believers AA 188TopIndex .Church, Churches.40

converts flocked to, in all directions after outpouring of Spirit AA 48; 8T 19-20TopIndex .Church, Churches.41

critical time in, John’s banishment to Patmos occurred at AA 581TopIndex .Church, Churches.42

deceivers in AA 553TopIndex .Church, Churches.43

defective, needed stern reproof and chastisement in John’s time AA 587TopIndex .Church, Churches.44

did not have privileges and opportunities that SDA have 5T 156TopIndex .Church, Churches.45

did not win souls by display or learning 5T 166TopIndex .Church, Churches.46

differences sprang up in AA 580-1; 6T 422TopIndex .Church, Churches.47

dissensions imperiled AA 553TopIndex .Church, Churches.48

early, faithful Jews composed AA 377TopIndex .Church, Churches.49

entirely new phase of work entered upon by AA 136TopIndex .Church, Churches.50

established in Pisidia, Paul later visited AA 205-6TopIndex .Church, Churches.51

establishment of, centuries of fierce persecution followed AA 597TopIndex .Church, Churches.52

external and internal foes endangered AA 395TopIndex .Church, Churches.53

false doctrines urged on, in John’s time AA 580TopIndex .Church, Churches.54

feeble in its beginning DA 413TopIndex .Church, Churches.55

financial support of AA 70-6TopIndex .Church, Churches.56

first efforts of, usually confined to Jews AA 155TopIndex .Church, Churches.57

first work of, was seeking out friends, relatives, and acquaintances WM 64-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.58

future apostasy in, was revealed to Paul AA 395TopIndex .Church, Churches.59

future prosperity of, imperiled by one man or set of men bearing its burdens alone AA 88TopIndex .Church, Churches.60

general financial interests of, deacons’ responsibility re AA 89TopIndex .Church, Churches.61

glad tidings of risen Saviour were carried by, to utmost bounds of inhabited world AA 48; 8T 19TopIndex .Church, Churches.62

God wrought mightily for, through Spirit AA 53TopIndex .Church, Churches.63

gospel order in, further perfected by ordination of seven deacons AA 88-9TopIndex .Church, Churches.64

gospel was carried by, to ends of earth 8T 21TopIndex .Church, Churches.65

to every nation under heaven in one generation 8T 26TopIndex .Church, Churches.66

gospel was preached to all world by AA 48, 578-80; ChS 254; COL 120; MH 141; 8T 19, 21TopIndex .Church, Churches.67

before destruction of Jerusalem DA 633TopIndex .Church, Churches.68

in one generation AA 593; Ed 96; 8T 26TopIndex .Church, Churches.69

Greek and Eastern, Paul sought to establish firmer union between AA 487-8TopIndex .Church, Churches.70

grew in spite of persecution AA 597-8TopIndex .Church, Churches.71

growth in membership of, increased heavy burdens of its leaders AA 88TopIndex .Church, Churches.72

heresy imperiled AA 553TopIndex .Church, Churches.73

history of: is among our most precious treasures AA 593TopIndex .Church, Churches.74

purpose of AA 593TopIndex .Church, Churches.75

secret of life and power that marked AA 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.76

was written under direction of Spirit AA 593TopIndex .Church, Churches.77

labor for Gentiles by, problems met in AA 161TopIndex .Church, Churches.78

liberal, Paul’s instruction re AA 335-45TopIndex .Church, Churches.79

life and power of, secret of AA 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.80

loss of Paul’s labor to, why God permitted AA 417TopIndex .Church, Churches.81

lost her first love 8T 26TopIndex .Church, Churches.82

many believers in, cut off from family and friends by persecution AA 70TopIndex .Church, Churches.83

members of, possessions freely sacrificed by CS 41TopIndex .Church, Churches.84

membership of, many classes of people of various nationalities composed AA 87TopIndex .Church, Churches.85

mighty work accomplished by ChS 254TopIndex .Church, Churches.86

missionaries of, miraculous gift of tongues given to 5T 391TopIndex .Church, Churches.87

multitudes won to Christ by 5T 166TopIndex .Church, Churches.88

new phases of doctrine urged upon AA 580TopIndex .Church, Churches.89

newly organized, commended to God by Paul and Barnabas AA 187TopIndex .Church, Churches.90

Nicodemus came to defense of, in time of need AA 104-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.91

Nicodemus used his wealth to sustain DA 177TopIndex .Church, Churches.92

at Jerusalem in advancing gospel work AA 105TopIndex .Church, Churches.93

officers were appointed in each AA 185, 206TopIndex .Church, Churches.94

onward progress of, nothing could withstand AA 91TopIndex .Church, Churches.95

opening labors of, hardship and bitter grief attended AA 595TopIndex .Church, Churches.96

ordinances of Christianity were uncorrupted by device of men in 5T 166TopIndex .Church, Churches.97

organization of: after model pattern of Jerusalem church AA 91-2TopIndex .Church, Churches.98

further perfection of, when many groups of believers were organized throughout world AA 91-2TopIndex .Church, Churches.99

in Lycaonia and Pisidia AA 185, 205-6TopIndex .Church, Churches.100

John was exiled to Patmos more than half a century after AA 568TopIndex .Church, Churches.101

outpouring of Spirit upon, results of AA 35-56; ML 36, 61; 5T 239; 7T 31-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.102

Paul desired that false teachers be separated from 5T 243TopIndex .Church, Churches.103

Paul did not forget, that he had established AA 186TopIndex .Church, Churches.104

Paul was placed in communication with, when converted AA 120, 122, 163; 3T 430-3TopIndex .Church, Churches.105

Paul’s care for, became ever-increasing burden AA 186TopIndex .Church, Churches.106

persecution against, gave great impetus to gospel work AA 105TopIndex .Church, Churches.107

under Nero AA 487-90TopIndex .Church, Churches.108

persecution scattered: from Jerusalem in A.D. 34 DA 233; GC 328; PK 699TopIndex .Church, Churches.109

in God’s providence AA 105; 6T 330TopIndex .Church, Churches.110

Peter had much influence in DA 817TopIndex .Church, Churches.111

Pharisees opposed SR 254TopIndex .Church, Churches.112

plain preaching of God’s word by, divine power attended 5T 166TopIndex .Church, Churches.113

poisonous errors that were creeping into SL 63-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.114

power of Spirit made, effective AA 53TopIndex .Church, Churches.115

precepts of Christianity were given to, by voice of inspiration 5T 166TopIndex .Church, Churches.116

preparation of, for baptism of Spirit AA 35-7; SR 241-2; TM 65-6, 170TopIndex .Church, Churches.117

proper order and system were established in each AA 185TopIndex .Church, Churches.118

remained comparatively pure GC 384TopIndex .Church, Churches.119

responsibilities in, need for further distribution of AA 88-9TopIndex .Church, Churches.120

result of outpouring of Spirit on, on Day of Pentecost AA 48; ChS 254; 8T 19-20TopIndex .Church, Churches.121

revelation given to John was for guidance and comfort of, throughout Christian dispensation AA 583TopIndex .Church, Churches.122

revival of faith and power of, results of GC 48TopIndex .Church, Churches.123

rulers’ efforts to destroy AA 597TopIndex .Church, Churches.124

Sadducees opposed to SR 254TopIndex .Church, Churches.125

Satan tried to create doubt and dissension in 7BC 947TopIndex .Church, Churches.126

Satan’s efforts to introduce disunion into AA 87-8TopIndex .Church, Churches.127

some men in, clung to Jewish customs and ceremonies AA 553TopIndex .Church, Churches.128

spirit of Christ revealed by 5T 166TopIndex .Church, Churches.129

spirit of worldliness cherished by, after losing first love 8T 26TopIndex .Church, Churches.130

spirit that pervaded DA 551TopIndex .Church, Churches.131

spiritual leaders of, burdens that should not have been borne by AA 89TopIndex .Church, Churches.132

stirring reproof and chastisement needed by, in John’s time AA 587TopIndex .Church, Churches.133

storms about to fall upon, Christ foresaw GC 39TopIndex .Church, Churches.134

suffered for Christ’s sake 1T 78TopIndex .Church, Churches.135

systematic benevolence in 2SG 230TopIndex .Church, Churches.136

teachers and leaders in, martyred soon after First Epistle of Peter was written AA 528TopIndex .Church, Churches.137

time of great peril before, Paul foresaw AA 502-3TopIndex .Church, Churches.138

time of peculiar trial to, First Epistle of Peter was written at AA 528TopIndex .Church, Churches.139

unselfish liberality threw, into transport of joy AA 344TopIndex .Church, Churches.140

unworthy members in COL 73TopIndex .Church, Churches.141

various interests of, deacons helped in binding together AA 89TopIndex .Church, Churches.142

weapons of early, God’s word and Spirit were TM 67TopIndex .Church, Churches.143

witnessing of, for Christ TM 66-70TopIndex .Church, Churches.144

work of directing repentant sinner in way of life belonged to AA 122TopIndex .Church, Churches.145

working forces of, Spirit led apostles to outline plan for better organization of AA 89TopIndex .Church, Churches.146

zeal and labors of AA 578-80TopIndex .Church, Churches.147

2. During first centuries

acceptance of heathen rites and customs corrupted GC 443TopIndex .Church, Churches.149

allurements of temporal prosperity and worldly honor imperiled GC 42TopIndex .Church, Churches.150

apostasy in EW 210-3; GC 42-8; SR 322-4; 8T 241-2TopIndex .Church, Churches.151

compromising that led to GC 42-3TopIndex .Church, Churches.152

departing from simplicity of gospel resulted in GC 384, 443TopIndex .Church, Churches.153

in second century GC 384-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.154

prepared way for development of papacy GC 443TopIndex .Church, Churches.155

some Christians stood faithful amid GC 43TopIndex .Church, Churches.156

Satan worked with subtlety to weaken and destroy 5T 297TopIndex .Church, Churches.157

apostate, Waldenses arrived at truth in opposition to dogmas and heresies of GC 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.158

apostolic, Waldenses contended for faith of GC 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.159

civil power’s support sought by GC 443TopIndex .Church, Churches.160

to control consciences of people GC 443TopIndex .Church, Churches.161

comparatively pure during period of persecution EW 222; GC 44TopIndex .Church, Churches.162

compromise of, with paganism GC 42-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.163

conformed to pagan practices to facilitate acceptance of Christianity by heathen GC 384TopIndex .Church, Churches.164

corrupted by: accepting heathen rites and customs GC 443TopIndex .Church, Churches.165

departing from simplicity of gospel GC 443TopIndex .Church, Churches.166

deceptions and abominations disguised in sacerdotal garments were introduced into GC 45TopIndex .Church, Churches.167

early in history of, mystery of iniquity began its baleful work AA 266, 587TopIndex .Church, Churches.168

favors and honors sought from world by EW 226-7TopIndex .Church, Churches.169

fearful peril of, when pagan persecution ceased GC 42TopIndex .Church, Churches.170

first departed from simplicity of gospel by conforming to pagan practices GC 384TopIndex .Church, Churches.171

great men’s favor and support sought by GC 50TopIndex .Church, Churches.172

heathen philosophers’ teachings influenced GC 58; SR 333TopIndex .Church, Churches.173

history of, testified to fulfillment of Christ’s words GC 39TopIndex .Church, Churches.174

hypocrites and open sinners united with EW 228TopIndex .Church, Churches.175

idolaters entered into GC 42-3; SR 322-4TopIndex .Church, Churches.176

idolatrous ceremonies were incorporated into faith and worship of GC 43TopIndex .Church, Churches.177

idolatry brought into GC 43TopIndex .Church, Churches.178

image worship brought into GC 43TopIndex .Church, Churches.179

leaven of idolatry was brought into GC 43TopIndex .Church, Churches.180

most of, assumed new form by end of second century GC 384-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.181

pagan ceremonies and superstitions were incorporated into faith and worship of GC 50TopIndex .Church, Churches.182

pagan doctrines were incorporated into faith and worship of GC 50TopIndex .Church, Churches.183

pagan spirit controlled, in fourth century GC 50TopIndex .Church, Churches.184

paganism’s conquest of GC 50; SR 327TopIndex .Church, Churches.185

persecution of, by heathen EW 210-1; GC 39-48; SR 320-1TopIndex .Church, Churches.186

purity and power lost by GC 43TopIndex .Church, Churches.187

religious declension in GC 444TopIndex .Church, Churches.188

Satan insinuated himself into, under cloak of pretended Christianity SR 322-4TopIndex .Church, Churches.189

Satan’s banner planted in SR 322TopIndex .Church, Churches.190

Spirit and power of God lost by GC 443TopIndex .Church, Churches.191

superstitious rites were incorporated into faith and worship of GC 43TopIndex .Church, Churches.192

world cloaked with form of righteousness walked into, in early part of fourth century GC 50TopIndex .Church, Churches.193

worship of images was brought into GC 43TopIndex .Church, Churches.194

worshipers of idols united with, but clung to idolatry GC 43TopIndex .Church, Churches.195

3. During Dark Ages

captivity of, during long period of relentless persecution PK 714TopIndex .Church, Churches.197

Dark Ages were days of peril for GC 55TopIndex .Church, Churches.198

God sustained, through centuries of persecution, conflict, and darkness AA 11TopIndex .Church, Churches.199

history of, during Dark Ages GC 55-60TopIndex .Church, Churches.200

in wilderness, Spirit was given to instruct AA 53TopIndex .Church, Churches.201

was true church of Christ GC 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.202

of Piedmont, maintained their independence for centuries GC 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.203

supremacy of papacy was reluctantly acknowledged by some leaders of GC 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.204

peril of GC 55TopIndex .Church, Churches.205

refuge found by, in seclusion and obscurity during Dark Ages GC 54-5; SR 331TopIndex .Church, Churches.206

true, church in wilderness during Dark Ages was GC 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.207

hatred of Romanism for Bible Sabbath led to separation of, from Rome GC 65TopIndex .Church, Churches.208

under rule of papacy were early compelled to honor Sunday as holy day GC 65TopIndex .Church, Churches.209

4. Authority of 3T 428-34

abuse of, by church leaders TM 76, 362, 485-505TopIndex .Church, Churches.211

by conf. officers TM 347-8TopIndex .Church, Churches.212

by conf. president TM 496TopIndex .Church, Churches.213

by officers in gospel work TM 491-2TopIndex .Church, Churches.214

by responsible men TM 260, 359-64TopIndex .Church, Churches.215

arbitrary or overbearing action toward ministers by, EGW protested against 1SM 33TopIndex .Church, Churches.216

arbitrary use of: church leaders warned against CW 38; 4T 130; TM 357-8TopIndex .Church, Churches.217

God does not sanction 7T 179TopIndex .Church, Churches.218

loss of souls caused by 5T 614TopIndex .Church, Churches.219

should not be manifest in gospel work TM 168TopIndex .Church, Churches.220

as designed by God AA 164TopIndex .Church, Churches.221

cannot be lightly esteemed 4T 17TopIndex .Church, Churches.222

Christ has identified Himself with 3T 432TopIndex .Church, Churches.223

Christ is SD 303TopIndex .Church, Churches.224

Christ sanctioned AA 122; SR 271; 3T 433TopIndex .Church, Churches.225

contempt is shown for God by ignoring AA 306; 5T 243TopIndex .Church, Churches.226

display of, that dishonors God TM 491TopIndex .Church, Churches.227

dominating conf. president should be deprived of TM 362TopIndex .Church, Churches.228

erroneous idea re 3T 493TopIndex .Church, Churches.229

exercise of, manifest Christ’s spirit in TM 362TopIndex .Church, Churches.230

fathers warned re rebellion against 4T 203TopIndex .Church, Churches.231

he despises God’s voice who disregards or despises AA 164; DA 806TopIndex .Church, Churches.232

heavenly authority ratifies, when Bible rule has been followed GW 502; 3T 428; 7T 263TopIndex .Church, Churches.233

highest: is not given to one man or small group of men 3T 493; 9T 261TopIndex .Church, Churches.234

is that of general church council AA 196; SR 308TopIndex .Church, Churches.235

judgment of Gen. Conf. is, that God has on earth 3T 492-3; 9T 260-1 See also General ConferenceTopIndex .Church, Churches.236

how Satan works through GC 591TopIndex .Church, Churches.237

invested in church: by Christ 3T 430TopIndex .Church, Churches.238

by God AA 164, 306; 3T 417; 5T 243TopIndex .Church, Churches.239

is God’s delegated authority on earth 5T 107-8TopIndex .Church, Churches.240

leaders of apostolic church did not covet AA 209TopIndex .Church, Churches.241

let individual judgment submit to 4T 19TopIndex .Church, Churches.242

many people use, to overthrow truth GC 455TopIndex .Church, Churches.243

no laws ordained by, are included in gospel commission DA 826TopIndex .Church, Churches.244

no one can be justified in disregarding and despising AA 164TopIndex .Church, Churches.245

Paul’s respect for AA 200TopIndex .Church, Churches.246

persons exercising, should constantly cultivate self-control CW 38TopIndex .Church, Churches.247

rejection of, significance of AA 164TopIndex .Church, Churches.248

respect due to 5T 107TopIndex .Church, Churches.249

respect for, Paul and Peter taught AA 200TopIndex .Church, Churches.250

subverted by indulgent parents 4T 199TopIndex .Church, Churches.251

too much, men in important positions of responsibility should not seek 9T 270; TM 260TopIndex .Church, Churches.252

unwise, must not be exercised over God’s people 9T 147TopIndex .Church, Churches.253

5. Classes of (misc.)

above: Christ desires to prepare us for service in 8T 23TopIndex .Church, Churches.255

God’s appointed agencies to prepare people for MYP 265TopIndex .Church, Churches.256

God’s people in church below must be prepared for great reunion in 7T 264TopIndex .Church, Churches.257

is one with church below 6T 366TopIndex .Church, Churches.258

working church is connected with TM 204TopIndex .Church, Churches.259

all aglow, how members are affected by 5T 130TopIndex .Church, Churches.260

Anglican See Church of EnglandTopIndex .Church, Churches.261

believing, working church will be TM 205TopIndex .Church, Churches.262

below (on earth): God’s people in, are to be prepared for great reunion in church above 7T 264TopIndex .Church, Churches.263

is one with church above 6T 366TopIndex .Church, Churches.264

is uniting with church in heaven AA 11TopIndex .Church, Churches.265

should symbolize church in heaven 6T 239TopIndex .Church, Churches.266

capable of ministering to the suffering, sorrowful, and tempted, Christ died to establish MH 106TopIndex .Church, Churches.267

Christ’s little, before death DA 719TopIndex .Church, Churches.268

church on earth united with, in heaven can accomplish all things 7T 31TopIndex .Church, Churches.269

church on earth would be symbol of, in heaven if members were of one mind and faith 6T 239TopIndex .Church, Churches.270

college See College churchTopIndex .Church, Churches.271

clad in armor of Christ’s righteousness will soon enter final conflict PK 725TopIndex .Church, Churches.272

clad in complete armor of light and righteousness enters the final conflict TM 17TopIndex .Church, Churches.273

complete, man who would be satisfied to be 3T 438TopIndex .Church, Churches.274

composed of poor and uneducated members, potentialities of 1SM 265TopIndex .Church, Churches.275

composed of poor members, duty of GW 222-3TopIndex .Church, Churches.276

consecrated and self-denying, God will work through 1SM 117TopIndex .Church, Churches.277

corrupt, Revelation 17 foretells destruction of 7BC 983TopIndex .Church, Churches.278

divided, clinging to individual rights and preferences has caused PP 132TopIndex .Church, Churches.279

how to deal with 3T 110TopIndex .Church, Churches.280

educated to look to and depend on human resources become weak TM 380TopIndex .Church, Churches.281

endowed with righteousness of Christ is depository of wealth of His mercy, love, and grace TM 18TopIndex .Church, Churches.282

enfeebled and defective, is only object on which God and Christ bestow supreme regard AA 12; SD 13; 2SM 396; 7T 16; TM 15, 49TopIndex .Church, Churches.283

entertaining son of deceit and false witness will discard message God has sent TM 409TopIndex .Church, Churches.284

failing to follow God’s opening providence degenerates into observance of forms GC 316TopIndex .Church, Churches.285

faithful to its trust need not fear coming to naught AA 586TopIndex .Church, Churches.286

growing, working church is GW 198; 4T 319TopIndex .Church, Churches.287

happy, church that successfully labors for the erring is LS 187-8; 2T 22TopIndex .Church, Churches.288

having great light and advantages, ministers should not have to hover over 7T 255TopIndex .Church, Churches.289

having poor among them should not: neglect their stewardship 4T 551TopIndex .Church, Churches.290

throw burden of the poor and sick on sanitarium 4T 551TopIndex .Church, Churches.291

healthy, must be composed of healthy Christians CH 592TopIndex .Church, Churches.292

honoring God, forces of enemy will not be able to overpower 8T 11TopIndex .Church, Churches.293

no power can stand against AA 600; PK 259-60; 8T 11TopIndex .Church, Churches.294

imbued with Christ’s life, effort for world without is result of loyalty to Ed 269TopIndex .Church, Churches.295

in debt continually, duty of CS 263TopIndex .Church, Churches.296

in last days is to be light of world polluted and demoralized by sin TM 49TopIndex .Church, Churches.297

inactive, Satan gives employment to 6T 425TopIndex .Church, Churches.298

Jewish See Jewish churchTopIndex .Church, Churches.299

knowing truth, message of Isa. 60:1 is for 6T 23TopIndex .Church, Churches.300

laboring successfully for the erring is happy church LS 187-8; 2T 22TopIndex .Church, Churches.301

languishing, how outpouring of Spirit may be enjoyed by MYP 133TopIndex .Church, Churches.302

Laodicean See Laodicean churchTopIndex .Church, Churches.303

leavened with her own backsliding, warning to 8T 250-1TopIndex .Church, Churches.304

live, working church is 5T 272TopIndex .Church, Churches.305

living: earnest invitations will be given by 7T 15TopIndex .Church, Churches.306

God has TM 45TopIndex .Church, Churches.307

many things needed to be done to have, are not done 6T 371TopIndex .Church, Churches.308

Solomon’s temple as fit emblem of PK 36TopIndex .Church, Churches.309

working church is ChS 83; MM 332; 5T 272; 6T 435TopIndex .Church, Churches.310

loyal and obedient, excellence of divine power will dwell within PK 259; 8T 11TopIndex .Church, Churches.311

loyal to God must engage in no ordinary conflict TM 51TopIndex .Church, Churches.312

Methodist See Methodist Episcopal ChurchTopIndex .Church, Churches.313

militant: all our zeal will not be successful in making, as pure as church triumphant TM 47TopIndex .Church, Churches.314

called upon to suffer trial and affliction PK 723TopIndex .Church, Churches.315

church now is 7BC 988; MH 504; 8T 42; TM 45TopIndex .Church, Churches.316

defective members in TM 45TopIndex .Church, Churches.317

faithful members of, will become church triumphant Ev 707TopIndex .Church, Churches.318

God has special interest in 7BC 971TopIndex .Church, Churches.319

how member of, can join church triumphant FE 179TopIndex .Church, Churches.320

is not now church triumphant FE 294; 2SM 226; TM 21-2, 45, 61TopIndex .Church, Churches.321

men who fight against, beware of TM 22-3, 51TopIndex .Church, Churches.322

misguided zeal that seeks to purify TM 47TopIndex .Church, Churches.323

ministers and all in, should say, “Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and forever” TM 15TopIndex .Church, Churches.324

most prosperous spiritually are most systematic and liberal in sustaining God’s cause SD 264; 3T 405TopIndex .Church, Churches.325

needing financial aid, our duty to 8T 136TopIndex .Church, Churches.326

needing to be reproved and warned and counseled is only object on earth on which Christ bestows supreme regard TM 49TopIndex .Church, Churches.327

not exalting God’s power will surely be left to be brought down to ground 8T 127TopIndex .Church, Churches.328

not performing every revealed duty degenerates into observance of forms GC 316TopIndex .Church, Churches.329

obscure, SDA are not to be CH 338TopIndex .Church, Churches.330

poor, what Christ can do through MH 106TopIndex .Church, Churches.331

powerless because of vainglory are many 5T 174TopIndex .Church, Churches.332

praying, feeds on bread of life and drinks of water of life TM 205TopIndex .Church, Churches.333

working church will be TM 205TopIndex .Church, Churches.334

prosperous: condition essential to SD 288TopIndex .Church, Churches.335

must have men on whom it can rely in times of peril 2T 637TopIndex .Church, Churches.336

preserve dignity, high regard, confidence, and love in order to have 3T 55TopIndex .Church, Churches.337

prosperous and happy, privilege of being 5T 132TopIndex .Church, Churches.338

Protestant See Protestant churchTopIndex .Church, Churches.339

proud and boastful, will surely be forsaken by the Lord 8T 127TopIndex .Church, Churches.340

pure, is compared to virtuous woman GC 381TopIndex .Church, Churches.341

pursuing Christlike activity with persevering zeal will arise and shine TM 205TopIndex .Church, Churches.342

receiving, working church will be TM 205TopIndex .Church, Churches.343

refusing to accept every ray of light, spirit of vital godliness will disappear from GC 316TopIndex .Church, Churches.344

remnant See Remnant churchTopIndex .Church, Churches.345

revived because some individual seeks earnestly for God’s blessing ChS 121TopIndex .Church, Churches.346

Roman Catholic See Roman Catholic ChurchTopIndex .Church, Churches.347

Satan’s, large confederacy composes TM 16TopIndex .Church, Churches.348

works to cast off God’s law TM 16TopIndex .Church, Churches.349

works to confuse distinction between good and evil TM 16TopIndex .Church, Churches.350

seeking support of secular power is devoid of Christ’s power MB 127TopIndex .Church, Churches.351

seven (of Revelation 1 to 3): prophecy re AA 585-6TopIndex .Church, Churches.352

seven candlesticks of Revelation 1 symbolize AA 585-6; 5T 752TopIndex .Church, Churches.353

symbolize church in different periods of Christian era AA 585TopIndex .Church, Churches.354

SDA See Seventh-day Adventist ChurchTopIndex .Church, Churches.355

shut away from bearing burdens for others soon will suffer spiritual feebleness LS 188; 2T 22TopIndex .Church, Churches.356

sleeping, is called to wake up and work ChS 90; 6T 434TopIndex .Church, Churches.357

sleeping apostles represented 5BC 1104; 2T 205TopIndex .Church, Churches.358

spurning or slighting message of truth becomes enshrouded in darkness GC 378TopIndex .Church, Churches.359

state, formed in Massachusetts Bay Colony GC 293TopIndex .Church, Churches.360

tended like sick lambs are many DA 825TopIndex .Church, Churches.361

treachery of wavering, is written in books of heaven TM 17TopIndex .Church, Churches.362

triumphant AA 593-602; 2SM 396-7TopIndex .Church, Churches.363

all our zeal will not be successful in making church militant as pure as TM 47TopIndex .Church, Churches.364

church militant is not now FE 294; 2SM 226; TM 21-2, 45, 61TopIndex .Church, Churches.365

faithful members of church militant will become Ev 707TopIndex .Church, Churches.366

how member of church militant can join FE 179TopIndex .Church, Churches.367

true: are united in one Lord, faith, and baptism SR 289TopIndex .Church, Churches.368

glorious prospect beyond, Zephaniah called attention to PK 389TopIndex .Church, Churches.369

is guardian of treasures of truth committed to God’s people GC 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.370

Israel of God today is PK 74TopIndex .Church, Churches.371

Roman Catholics separated from GC 51TopIndex .Church, Churches.372

Romanists accuse Protestants of willful separation from GC 51TopIndex .Church, Churches.373

terrible trials were to beset AA 266TopIndex .Church, Churches.374

will suffer persecution similar to that of Esther’s time PK 605TopIndex .Church, Churches.375

Zephaniah called attention to glorious prospect for PK 389TopIndex .Church, Churches.376

true to her allegiance, forces of enemy cannot overpower PK 259-60; 8T 11TopIndex .Church, Churches.377

no power can stand against AA 600; PK 260; 8T 11TopIndex .Church, Churches.378

uniting with world will become corrupt TM 265TopIndex .Church, Churches.379

universal, pope declared to be visible head of GC 50-1, 54TopIndex .Church, Churches.380

visible, Protestantism sets authority of God’s word above GC 204TopIndex .Church, Churches.381

Waldenses as, in wilderness GC 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.382

Waldensian missionaries raised up GC 72TopIndex .Church, Churches.383

weak, members who scatter from Christ make COL 340TopIndex .Church, Churches.384

weak and inefficient, lack of Christ’s grace makes FE 258TopIndex .Church, Churches.385

lack of zeal to witness for truth with mighty power causes 8T 22TopIndex .Church, Churches.386

weak and sickly, minister’s unfaithfulness causes Ev 326TopIndex .Church, Churches.387

weak as water, inconsistent and unguarded course of members makes 2T 186TopIndex .Church, Churches.388

without converted ministers will be sickly and ready to die Ev 643TopIndex .Church, Churches.389

without spot and wrinkle, Christ will present to Father 1T 163TopIndex .Church, Churches.390

working: is connected with working church above TM 204TopIndex .Church, Churches.391

is growing church GW 198; 4T 319-20TopIndex .Church, Churches.392

is living church ChS 83; MM 332; 5T 272; 6T 435TopIndex .Church, Churches.393

live church is 5T 272TopIndex .Church, Churches.394

will be praying, believing, and receiving church TM 205TopIndex .Church, Churches.395

will realize that its members wear Christ’s yoke 1SM 117TopIndex .Church, Churches.396

world-conforming, oppose and despise truth COL 78TopIndex .Church, Churches.397

6. In home CG 480-5

assemblies of, appointed opportunities for early and latter rain TM 508TopIndex .Church, Churches.399

children should learn to pray in CT 110TopIndex .Church, Churches.400

every family is CG 549TopIndex .Church, Churches.401

parents have little, in their home 6T 354TopIndex .Church, Churches.402

reading circle that improves ML 199TopIndex .Church, Churches.403

reform your 7T 67TopIndex .Church, Churches.404

thorough reformation needed in AH 441TopIndex .Church, Churches.405

See also HomeTopIndex .Church, Churches.406

7. Large

attract many members who merely seek to secure financial benefit 5T 185TopIndex .Church, Churches.408

believers should not move to places where there are 5T 184TopIndex .Church, Churches.409

children are in greater peril in 6T 198TopIndex .Church, Churches.410

class of members who are heavy burden to 5T 185TopIndex .Church, Churches.411

colonizing of God’s people into, is contrary to His plans 8T 244-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.412

colonizing of SDA to form, does not please God 2T 633TopIndex .Church, Churches.413

dead weights in, how many members become 2T 114TopIndex .Church, Churches.414

declining spirituality in, remedy for 8T 244TopIndex .Church, Churches.415

do not look upon, as enjoying great advantages 5T 184TopIndex .Church, Churches.416

evil surmising and criticism prevalent in 8T 83TopIndex .Church, Churches.417

financial aid should be given by, to poorer churches 8T 136TopIndex .Church, Churches.418

how, should relate themselves to smaller churches 8T 136TopIndex .Church, Churches.419

human wisdom tends to build up MH 147TopIndex .Church, Churches.420

idlers in Christ’s vineyard in 2T 114TopIndex .Church, Churches.421

institutes should not be held in 6T 442TopIndex .Church, Churches.422

many members are hindrance rather than help to 5T 185TopIndex .Church, Churches.423

many members of: do comparatively nothing to advance gospel work 8T 244TopIndex .Church, Churches.424

do not know where to take hold to labor 2T 114TopIndex .Church, Churches.425

need to be transplanted in order to have room to grow strong MH 152; 8T 244TopIndex .Church, Churches.426

feel that they have no part to act 5T 185TopIndex .Church, Churches.427

members of: are not growing in grace and knowledge of Christ 6T 424-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.428

content to do little for others MH 151TopIndex .Church, Churches.429

do comparatively nothing 8T 244TopIndex .Church, Churches.430

do not bring religion into business 6T 424TopIndex .Church, Churches.431

duty of 2T 114-5; 8T 83TopIndex .Church, Churches.432

dying spiritually for lack of work to do 8T 244TopIndex .Church, Churches.433

feel little interest in salvation of souls 6T 424TopIndex .Church, Churches.434

feel little responsibility for progress of God’s work 6T 424TopIndex .Church, Churches.435

problem of keeping, active 2T 114-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.436

membership of, rule that will work well re 8T 244TopIndex .Church, Churches.437

officers of, taxing labors of 2T 115TopIndex .Church, Churches.438

perils facing members of 3T 197TopIndex .Church, Churches.439

problems met with in 8T 83TopIndex .Church, Churches.440

problems peculiar to 3T 197TopIndex .Church, Churches.441

SS of, in danger of becoming formal, mechanical, and spiritless CSW 164TopIndex .Church, Churches.442

SDA counseled not to unite with 8T 83TopIndex .Church, Churches.443

SDA should not move into cities to unite with 8T 82TopIndex .Church, Churches.444

should not be led to be helplessly dependent on ministerial aid MM 315TopIndex .Church, Churches.445

spirit of criticism in 8T 83TopIndex .Church, Churches.446

talent of many people is buried in 2T 114TopIndex .Church, Churches.447

why many members fold their hands in 5T 185TopIndex .Church, Churches.448

why many members shun responsibility and effort in 5T 185TopIndex .Church, Churches.449

youth in: much might be done for CT 41TopIndex .Church, Churches.450

special need of work for 3T 197-8TopIndex .Church, Churches.451

special training schools for GW 75TopIndex .Church, Churches.452

8. Need(s) or ought to

accept gospel workers gratefully as they would accept Christ AA 278TopIndex .Church, Churches.454

advance from victory to victory AA 91TopIndex .Church, Churches.455

arouse to action now as never before PK 716TopIndex .Church, Churches.456

awake: before it is everlastingly too late 6T 437TopIndex .Church, Churches.457

to dangers to be met Ev 362-3TopIndex .Church, Churches.458

to her responsibility 1SM 117TopIndex .Church, Churches.459

bear: decided witness for God Ev 86TopIndex .Church, Churches.460

their own burdens 3T 10TopIndex .Church, Churches.461

beware of preachers who do not cherish spirit of humility and self-denial 5T 88TopIndex .Church, Churches.462

care for lambs of flock AH 358-9TopIndex .Church, Churches.463

carry: message to world Ev 16TopIndex .Church, Churches.464

to perfection work commenced by Christ 5BC 1146; SD 296TopIndex .Church, Churches.465

cease putting dependence upon men TM 380TopIndex .Church, Churches.466

contribute to God’s cause in foreign fields GW 466TopIndex .Church, Churches.467

convey God’s saving mercy to world MM 131TopIndex .Church, Churches.468

co-operate: in work of spiritual tilling 6T 420TopIndex .Church, Churches.469

with minister in saving souls AA 206TopIndex .Church, Churches.470

correct their ways lest God visit them in judgment 2T 142TopIndex .Church, Churches.471

do: med. miss. work MM 315-6; WM 338TopIndex .Church, Churches.472

miss. work for the helpless and suffering 6T 85TopIndex .Church, Churches.473

systematic miss. work WM 182TopIndex .Church, Churches.474

work given them by God Ev 114TopIndex .Church, Churches.475

work that Christ did during His ministry CH 210TopIndex .Church, Churches.476

educate youth for miss. work CT 69TopIndex .Church, Churches.477

enter regions beyond GW 464-70TopIndex .Church, Churches.478

examine carefully candidates for gospel work EW 100TopIndex .Church, Churches.479

exclude from fellowship: members bringing dishonor on truth GW 502; 7T 262-3TopIndex .Church, Churches.480

unworthy members GW 502TopIndex .Church, Churches.481

feed lambs of flock CG 42TopIndex .Church, Churches.482

feel interest for its own poor 4T 509TopIndex .Church, Churches.483

fight against seen and unseen foes 8T 42TopIndex .Church, Churches.484

follow on in God’s opening providence GC 316TopIndex .Church, Churches.485

fulfill: gloriously her mission of proclaiming gospel to world AA 91TopIndex .Church, Churches.486

her night watch 2T 205TopIndex .Church, Churches.487

give attention to colporteur work CM 7TopIndex .Church, Churches.488

give in unselfish love and benevolence a representation of Christ’s love MM 315TopIndex .Church, Churches.489

give in word and action a representation of Christ’s love MM 315TopIndex .Church, Churches.490

grow in spiritual strength and efficiency TM 174TopIndex .Church, Churches.491

have festivals of rejoicing unto God CT 371TopIndex .Church, Churches.492

help: each other to care for their sick and poor 6T 272TopIndex .Church, Churches.493

in training youth for miss. effort 5T 556TopIndex .Church, Churches.494

people who cannot help themselves WM 217TopIndex .Church, Churches.495

worthy students needing financial help CT 69; 5T 556; 6T 213TopIndex .Church, Churches.496

hold her principles firmly and decidedly before kingdom of world TM 17TopIndex .Church, Churches.497

hold up standard of true reform in their territory 6T 292TopIndex .Church, Churches.498

humble their hearts and see their great need of correction 2T 142TopIndex .Church, Churches.499

illuminate world 1SM 133TopIndex .Church, Churches.500

improve their talents to God’s glory 4T 618-9TopIndex .Church, Churches.501

increase in activity and enlarge her bounds 2SM 396TopIndex .Church, Churches.502

keep herself pure, sanctified, and holy 7BC 986TopIndex .Church, Churches.503

labor for the erring 3T 186-8TopIndex .Church, Churches.504

leave trained and experienced workers to press into new fields 6T 292TopIndex .Church, Churches.505

live truth if they expect strength 6T 370TopIndex .Church, Churches.506

make: more liberal efforts to train SDA youth CT 43TopIndex .Church, Churches.507

special provision for training missionaries 5T 391TopIndex .Church, Churches.508

wise use of literature CT 530; 9T 87TopIndex .Church, Churches.509

make known God’s love to men 3T 381TopIndex .Church, Churches.510

manifest principles of Christ’s kingdom COL 296-7TopIndex .Church, Churches.511

multiply TM 199TopIndex .Church, Churches.512

practice hospitality 6T 342-4TopIndex .Church, Churches.513

practice truth TM 400-1TopIndex .Church, Churches.514

pray for impartation of Spirit TM 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.515

prepare way for ushering in God’s everlasting kingdom PK 375TopIndex .Church, Churches.516

put away all pride of external display 5T 581TopIndex .Church, Churches.517

put on her beautiful garments now TM 16TopIndex .Church, Churches.518

receive and in every possible way communicate light 6T 425TopIndex .Church, Churches.519

reflect to world God’s fullness and sufficiency AA 9TopIndex .Church, Churches.520

relieve ministers of extra burdens of hospitality 2T 645TopIndex .Church, Churches.521

rely on power of faith and obedience 7T 101TopIndex .Church, Churches.522

repent of her backslidings 1SM 126TopIndex .Church, Churches.523

represent: Christ’s love MM 315TopIndex .Church, Churches.524

God’s character before world 6T 11-2TopIndex .Church, Churches.525

heavenly principles MM 132TopIndex .Church, Churches.526

rid itself of slime and filth tarnishing its purity TM 450TopIndex .Church, Churches.527

rouse to action 1SM 126TopIndex .Church, Churches.528

search for cause of her darkness and affliction 3T 520TopIndex .Church, Churches.529

search out and minister to neglected poor 6T 255TopIndex .Church, Churches.530

serve God with self-denial and sacrifice 9T 59TopIndex .Church, Churches.531

shine 6T 423TopIndex .Church, Churches.532

show deep interest in tract work 4T 390TopIndex .Church, Churches.533

stand out separate and distinct from world 6T 437TopIndex .Church, Churches.534

stand perfectly united in Spirit and counsel of God to end of time 2SM 397TopIndex .Church, Churches.535

vindicate God’s law TM 58TopIndex .Church, Churches.536

win souls without ministerial help 6T 439TopIndex .Church, Churches.537

work actively as organized body GW 464TopIndex .Church, Churches.538

9. Need(s) or ought to be

begotten again unto lively hope 1SM 116TopIndex .Church, Churches.540

built up Ev 337TopIndex .Church, Churches.541

channel of truth to world 6T 32TopIndex .Church, Churches.542

clean, pure, and holy SD 265TopIndex .Church, Churches.543

colaborers with Christ 5T 731TopIndex .Church, Churches.544

converted TM 64TopIndex .Church, Churches.545

counseled 7T 16; TM 49TopIndex .Church, Churches.546

fed with manna from heaven TM 17TopIndex .Church, Churches.547

instructed: on subject of tithing 9T 250-1TopIndex .Church, Churches.548

to do miss. work 6T 431TopIndex .Church, Churches.549

kept: in sole guardianship of Christ’s grace TM 17TopIndex .Church, Churches.550

pure from unbelieving element 5T 229TopIndex .Church, Churches.551

light of world 2SM 67; TM 49TopIndex .Church, Churches.552

living, devoted, working church 4T 657TopIndex .Church, Churches.553

living and working agency for Christ MM 317TopIndex .Church, Churches.554

pillar and ground of truth COL 54; 9T 91TopIndex .Church, Churches.555

purged and will be 2SG 201TopIndex .Church, Churches.556

purified by living and pointed testimony 1T 216TopIndex .Church, Churches.557

reproved TM 49TopIndex .Church, Churches.558

salt of earth 2SM 67TopIndex .Church, Churches.559

strong PK 74TopIndex .Church, Churches.560

taught how to: conduct SS CSW 185TopIndex .Church, Churches.561

prepare simple and healthful food 7T 112TopIndex .Church, Churches.562

work for Christ Ev 64-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.563

training school for Christian workers MH 149TopIndex .Church, Churches.564

vitalized by solemn truths they believe 5T 582TopIndex .Church, Churches.565

warned 7T 16; TM 49TopIndex .Church, Churches.566

10. New

all who believe should help to raise up MM 315TopIndex .Church, Churches.568

burden of raising up, God has placed on all believers MM 315TopIndex .Church, Churches.569

devise methods to maintain deep and living interest in 6T 85TopIndex .Church, Churches.570

duty of persons who raise up, in new territory CD 465; MM 261TopIndex .Church, Churches.571

establish, as memorials for God 7T 105TopIndex .Church, Churches.572

establishment of: all God’s people should have part in CH 223TopIndex .Church, Churches.573

is manifestation of God’s love CH 223TopIndex .Church, Churches.574

must be extended from city to city GW 435TopIndex .Church, Churches.575

gospel workers raising up, duty of CD 465; MM 261TopIndex .Church, Churches.576

humble house of worship should be built for Ev 379TopIndex .Church, Churches.577

leaders of, selection of 5T 617-8TopIndex .Church, Churches.578

minister should develop talent in Ev 337TopIndex .Church, Churches.579

ministers should enter new fields and raise up 2T 340TopIndex .Church, Churches.580

must be established 6T 24TopIndex .Church, Churches.581

must not be left destitute of help Ev 337TopIndex .Church, Churches.582

officers of, qualifications of 6T 85TopIndex .Church, Churches.583

organize Ev 19; GW 26; 1SM 112TopIndex .Church, Churches.584

plans should be laid for work by Ev 19; GW 26TopIndex .Church, Churches.585

raise up 7T 20TopIndex .Church, Churches.586

in every city MM 309TopIndex .Church, Churches.587

throughout Southern States of USA 7T 235TopIndex .Church, Churches.588

raised up as result of: camp meeting LS 348TopIndex .Church, Churches.589

literature circulation CM 150TopIndex .Church, Churches.590

teach, to carry truth to others 3T 205TopIndex .Church, Churches.591

EGW’s burden for 4T 314TopIndex .Church, Churches.592

will be established FE 208TopIndex .Church, Churches.593

young, deficiencies in true religious experience in 4T 314TopIndex .Church, Churches.594

great need of vital godliness in 4T 314TopIndex .Church, Churches.595

11. Ought not to

allow its poor to suffer lack of necessaries of life 4T 509TopIndex .Church, Churches.597

allow med. miss. work to be selfishly controlled 8T 231TopIndex .Church, Churches.598

associate with pleasure-loving class TM 91TopIndex .Church, Churches.599

compromise with coarse ways and low standard of Christianity 4T 338TopIndex .Church, Churches.600

divorce themselves from med. miss. work 1SM 112TopIndex .Church, Churches.601

give place to the licentious 5T 146-7TopIndex .Church, Churches.602

look to men in high positions of responsibility for strength TM 380TopIndex .Church, Churches.603

rely on: ministers to keep their flagging faith alive 3T 210TopIndex .Church, Churches.604

worldly rank and splendor but on power of faith and obedience MM 158; 7T 101TopIndex .Church, Churches.605

suffer believers in affliction to be wronged 3T 520TopIndex .Church, Churches.606

trust one man’s mind and judgment 3T 445TopIndex .Church, Churches.607

12. Ought not to be

barren and unfruitful WM 308TopIndex .Church, Churches.609

brought under control of human power AA 199-200TopIndex .Church, Churches.610

content merely to hold its ground against enemy ChS 83TopIndex .Church, Churches.611

given mold of the human instead of the divine AA 206TopIndex .Church, Churches.612

sustained by minister’s life Ev 343TopIndex .Church, Churches.613

13. Popular (nominal)

against SDA 5T 236TopIndex .Church, Churches.615

American, doctrine of second advent ignored and forgotten by GC 309TopIndex .Church, Churches.616

amusements in, for gathering funds for church treasury CS 201-3; WM 289-92TopIndex .Church, Churches.617

apostasy of, many people becoming disgusted with 4T 392TopIndex .Church, Churches.618

apostate: Babylon as symbol of COL 179; GC 381-2TopIndex .Church, Churches.619

falsehood and idolatry in GC 45TopIndex .Church, Churches.620

human wisdom and authority adopted by, in place of that of God 6BC 1071TopIndex .Church, Churches.621

Satan has gained control of 5T 472-3; 9T 231TopIndex .Church, Churches.622

separation of the faithful from GC 45; SR 324TopIndex .Church, Churches.623

symbolized by vile woman GC 381-2TopIndex .Church, Churches.624

uniting in exaltation of Satan, sentence of Rev. 18:8 will go forth against TM 62TopIndex .Church, Churches.625

will unite in exalting Satan TM 62TopIndex .Church, Churches.626

attention of, question that should engage GC 48TopIndex .Church, Churches.627

Babylon and her daughters are composed of EW 274-6; GC 381-3, 389-90; PP 124, 167; 2SM 68; SR 364-5; 4T 13; TM 61, 117 See also BabylonTopIndex .Church, Churches.628

Babylon’s wine of error presented to world by TM 61-2TopIndex .Church, Churches.629

backsliding, closed their eyes to signs of times GC 316TopIndex .Church, Churches.630

bazaars held by, to gather funds into church treasury COL 54; 9T 91TopIndex .Church, Churches.631

buying and selling in, to gather funds for treasury COL 54TopIndex .Church, Churches.632

choosing Barabbas instead of Christ 5BC 1106TopIndex .Church, Churches.633

Christ and angels look on, with anger EW 274TopIndex .Church, Churches.634

claim that God’s law has been changed or abrogated 4T 13; 6T 10TopIndex .Church, Churches.635

cloak of religion in, covers greatest crime and iniquity EW 274-5TopIndex .Church, Churches.636

coldness and death reign in EW 116TopIndex .Church, Churches.637

common course of, great disappointment awaits us if we decide we have no work to do that is out of TM 125TopIndex .Church, Churches.638

concerts held in, to gather funds for church treasury CS 204TopIndex .Church, Churches.639

conformity of, to world’s standard awakens no opposition GC 48TopIndex .Church, Churches.640

constituting Babylon, great body of Christ’s true followers are still to be found in GC 390TopIndex .Church, Churches.641

slave traffic by EW 275-6TopIndex .Church, Churches.642

corruption entering, since 1844 EW 277TopIndex .Church, Churches.643

corruptions of, God’s people must stand clear of CS 201-2; WM 289TopIndex .Church, Churches.644

dances held by, to gather funds into church treasury CS 201-2; WM 289, 291TopIndex .Church, Churches.645

deceit practiced by, without reprovings of conscience EW 274TopIndex .Church, Churches.646

declension of faith and piety in, is widespread GC 463-4TopIndex .Church, Churches.647

decline of living piety in, cause of GC 478TopIndex .Church, Churches.648

desecrated by: buying and selling COL 54; 9T 91TopIndex .Church, Churches.649

feasting, drinking, and merrymaking COL 54; 9T 91TopIndex .Church, Churches.650

discord and division among, cause of GC 520TopIndex .Church, Churches.651

dissipation encouraged by, to gather funds for church treasury CS 201; WM 289TopIndex .Church, Churches.652

dissipations of, God’s people must stand clear of CS 201-2; WM 289TopIndex .Church, Churches.653

do not make drive against, in preaching 9T 244TopIndex .Church, Churches.654

do not run down Ev 227TopIndex .Church, Churches.655

doomed, loud cry will cause precious souls to hurry out of EW 279TopIndex .Church, Churches.656

door of, sin of world’s impenitence lies at GC 389TopIndex .Church, Churches.657

enraged against Sabbath truth EW 33TopIndex .Church, Churches.658

errors of, many people becoming disgusted with 4T 392TopIndex .Church, Churches.659

established teaching of, many people do not dare to accept anything contrary to GC 596TopIndex .Church, Churches.660

evil traits over which, throw cloak of religion EW 274TopIndex .Church, Churches.661

exalted to highest privileges COL 317TopIndex .Church, Churches.662

exhortations of, are abominations in God’s sight EW 274TopIndex .Church, Churches.663

failure of, to discern signs of times GC 380TopIndex .Church, Churches.664

to do duty after emancipation of Negro slaves 9T 205TopIndex .Church, Churches.665

fairs have banished thoughts of God from GC 463-4TopIndex .Church, Churches.666

fairs held by, to gather funds into church treasury COL 54; CS 201-2, 204; WM 289; 9T 91TopIndex .Church, Churches.667

faith of, SDA ministers must not ridicule 5T 165TopIndex .Church, Churches.668

fallen: are Babylon TM 61TopIndex .Church, Churches.669

before plagues fall God will call His people out of EW 261TopIndex .Church, Churches.670

God has honest hearts in EW 261TopIndex .Church, Churches.671

God-fearing people in Ev 559; 9T 110TopIndex .Church, Churches.672

honest souls will leave, to unite with remnant EW 261TopIndex .Church, Churches.673

loud cry will call God’s people out of EW 278-9TopIndex .Church, Churches.674