loyalty of, 600. mission of, to world, 9, 13. neglect of, to appreciate blessings, organization of, in Corinth, 274; in pastoral watchcare over, 205, 206. perilous times before, in John's day, perils before, 502, 503; in last days, persecution of, under Nero, 487, 489, 490; under Domitian, 568-570. Cilicia, 202. Cities, activity among lay members in, as centers of gospel effort, 243-254. labors of Paul in Ephesus, 281-297. see also Sorcery. Colossians, Paul's letter to, 471-478. Companions of Paul on first missionary in Antioch, 197. on second missionary journey, 201. in Corinth, 243, 248. in Ephesus, 269, 282, 291, 293. on first voyage to Rome, 439, 440. on final voyage to Rome, 489. Compromise, 404-406; of Peter at Anti- Conciliation, 404-406. Confession of disciples before Pentecost, Confidence, see Faith. Conflicts, of the Christian, with forces Consecration, 484. Contest, the Christian race, 309-315. Control of workers, see Gospel order. joy in, 476. love an evidence of true, 262, 263. Conversion Continued. of Cornelius, 131-142, 193. of pagans in Athens, 240. of Paul, 112-122, 228, 452. of Peter, 515, 516. of Philippian jailer, 215-218. of multitudes at Pentecost, 44, 45. of the Ethiopian, 107-109. through untiring ministry, 370, 371. Converts, education of, as gospel mis- labors for new, 262. Paul greeted by, on Appian Way, trials of, during seasons of gaiety, see also Believers; Disciples; Train- of Conviction, among priests and rulers, see also Conversion; Paul. Corinth, ancient games in, 309. con- to ministers, 501-508. see also Counsel; Counselors. in face of opposition, 230, 430-432. of Peter in face of danger, 537, 538. Courtesy of Paul, 194, 241, 402-405, cherished by Ananias and Sapphira, see also Liberality. Cranmer, 598. Creator, communion of John with, on exaltation of, before heathen, 180, Crescens, 490. Cripple, healing of, at temple gate, 57- Crispus, 249. Cross, supreme benevolence taught by, exaltation of, before Gentiles, 201- 210; by Paul, 245-249, 484; be- meaning of, to-day, 77, 209, 210. Crown of life everlasting, 311, 312, 588. of Peter, 537, 538, 597. Culture, in heathen world, 233-242. Cyprus, spread of gospel in, 155, 156. Damascus, early church at, 113. first labors of Paul in, 123-125. vision of Paul at gate of, 114-118. in den of lions, 575. prophecies of Daniel and the Revela- Dark Ages, God's care for church dur- ing, 11, 12, 597, 598. persecution in, 85. workings of Holy Spirit during, 53. David, charge of, to princes, 94; to Solomon, 95. hunted by Saul, 575. Deacons, appointment of seven, 87-96. see also Gospel order. Death, fear of, 100, 537, 538, 575. teaching of Paul concerning, 257-259. Defense, of John before Domitian, 569, of Paul before Gallio, 253; before see also Sermon. Deliverance, of John in Rome, 570. of Paul at Lystra, 184; from ship- of Paul and Silas in Philippi, 213- of Peter and John from prison, 79- of Peter from prison, 143-154. Demas, 455, 490. Demetrius, of Ephesus, 292-295. Development, spiritual, 470. of Corinthian believers, 243-254, 325, of John, 540-545. see also Growth; Sanctification. Difficulties, see Trials. Disappointments, see Trials. Disciples, as representatives of gospel as witnesses, 27. convincing power of, 46, 63, 64, 595. faith of, in Christ, strengthened, 27. 32, 39-46, 59, 60, 68, 77, 165, 514. last conversation of, with Christ, 23. Disciples- Continued. last meeting of Christ with, 515. opposition to work of, 29, 31, 65-67. never to be left alone, 29, 33, 64, 65. preparation of, for Pentecost, 36, 37. why Jesus did not reveal future to, work of, 22, 27-32, 38-50. see also Apostles; Believers; Chris- of Paul, 236-238, 251, 252. Environment, 250, 286, 466, 467. of Colossian believers, 473. Epaphras, 455, 471. Epaphroditus, 479, 480. Ephesus, address of Paul to elders of early zeal of church at, 578-580. labors of Paul in, 281-295. sorcery in, 286-290. speech of recorder of, 294, 295. waning piety in, 580, 581. see also Diana of the Ephesians. Epistles, see Letters. Christians as, 327. Erring, attitude of Christians toward, dealing with the, 515, 516. Eternal life, assurance of, 309-315, 533. Ethiopian, conversion of, 107-109. Eunuch, see Ethiopian. Eutychus, restoration of, 391. Evolution, 474. Example, influence of, 507, 511. Exile of John, 570. Experience, see Trials. Fables, 580. Face, of Stephen, 101, 116, 118. of Paul, 495. Fair Havens, 440, 441. Faith, development of, 233-242, 357, 358, Faithfulness, in witnessing, 546-556. of Nicodemus, 104, 105. Fallibility, of Christians, 49, 50, 56. of John, 540-544, 557, 558. False doctrine, 189, 553, 554, 580, 581. False teachers, 473, 502, 504, 505, 528, Godliness, see Holiness; Sanctification. Gospel, advancement of, notwithstanding disciples jealous for, 594. furtherance of, in Rome, 453; in heralds of, among Gentiles, 166-176. neglected for discussion of unimpor- 97, 98, 408, 409, 514, 569; Samaria, rapid advancement of, 44, 103-106, support of, 70-76, 335-358. training of workers to proclaim, 367. types and ceremonies a prophecy of, unity in diversity, 399-406. see also Christianity; Church; Gen- ers. Gospel commission, 25-34. fulfilment of, 593. to laymen as well as apostles, 105, world-wide, 105. spirit in church leadership, with Paul brought into connection preparation of candidates for church qualifications of church officers, 87- recognition of authority of church, by referring controverted questions to responsibilities vested in church, 162- undue and arbitrary control, 199, see also Charge; Church; Leadership; Grace, growth in, 529-533. transformation through, 557-567. Greeks, 240, 244-246, 253, 380, 390, 495. Growth, in grace, attained by Corinthian |