Habits, guarding against evil, 314, 315, Hardships, see Trials. Healing, see Miracles. Heart, hardening of the, 61, 62, 75. see also Character; Conversion. 430; of Paul, 416-418, 430, 431. glory of heathen world, 233-240. labors of Paul among, in Ephesus, many, longing for light, 109. methods of reaching the, 248, 249. Paul's manner of instructing Cor- waning confidence of, in their gods, see also Heathenism. Heathenism, allurements of, 299, 300, as met by Paul, 235-240. victory of Christianity over, 240. victory over debasing sins of, 299- principles underlying, 557-567. see also Sanctification. Holy Spirit, as a guide in council meet- convicting power of, 119, 120, 595. disciples endowed with, the second effects of outpouring of, 38-40. gifts of, in Corinthian church, 301, in patriarchal age, 37, 53. presence of, with Israelites, 53. results of gift of, 520, 521. work of, 22, 45, 52, 53, 282-284. as a direct guide, see Guidance; In- see also Pentecost. Home, influences in the, 203, 204. of Paul, in Corinth, 250; in Ephe- Huguenots, 598. Humility, 527, 528, 542, 543. Hypocrisy, warning against, 70-76. Iconium, labors of Paul and Barnabas at, Ideals, attainment of, a lifelong effort, high, 299, 471, 478, 518, 519; in Idlers in market-place, 111. Idolatry, alluring nature of, 299, 300. see also Heathen; Heathenism. Immorality, in Corinth, 243-254, 299- see also Purity. Impressions, an unsafe guide, 279. of Paul, 399-418; the final, 490; led of disciples, 79. of Peter and John, 78-81. Infallibility, see Fallibility. Influence, of faith and zeal of early , of Paul over converts, 218. Inheritance, a sure, 517, 518. see also Assurance. Initiative, taking the, 106, 107, 357, 358. Inspiration, 302, 303. Investigation of Bible truth, 231-233. Isaiah, 223, 380. Israel, acceptance of Christ by remnant presence of Holy Spirit with, 53. Jailer, Philippian, conversion of, 215- James (brother of John), labors of, for petition of, for position in Christ's imprisonment of, 143, 144. James (the Lord's brother), decision of, among elders at Jerusalem, 194, 195, Jason, 230. Jeremiah, 223, 575. Jerome, 598. Jerusalem, attendance at feasts in, 39. attitude of elders at, toward Paul, Paul's last journey to, 389-398. work of Christ in, 31. see also New Jerusalem. Jewish economy, 227, 228. Christ the author of, 120. support of priests under, 336, 337. Jews, acceptance of gospel by remnant as accusers of Paul, before Felix, as living stones in God's temple, 596- as wanderers, 379. attitude of, toward ceremonial law, confidence of, in Saul of Tarsus, 102, 112-114. dispersion of, 39. failure of, to fulfil God's purpose, 78. guilt of, in crucifying Christ, 59, 82. in Rome, 450-453; in Thessalonica, labors for conversion of, at festivals, labors of Paul for, in Corinth, 248; languages spoken by, 39. Paul turns from, to Gentiles, 173, Peter's appeal to, 59, 60, 165, 514. Jews Continued. plots of, to assassinate Paul, 389, prejudice of, against gospel, 403-405. rejection of Christ by, 377-380. sermon of Paul to, in Antioch of some, to proclaim gospel with power, surprise of, at conversion of Saul, see also Israel; Jewish economy; Op- other disciples of, in Ephesus, 281- John the beloved, 539-545. with Peter, 57-69, 77-86. labors of, for Jews at festivals, 165. a faithful witness, 546-556. martyrdom of, 570, 597. Joppa, vision of Peter in, 131-136. Joseph of Arimathea, 104. Joy, 563, 564. Kingdom of God, nature of, 30. Knowledge, godly, 475, 515, 530, 531. Knox, 598. Labor, blessings in, 352, 353. Ladder, Peter's, 529-533. Jacob's, between heaven and earth, Languages, at Pentecost, 39-41. Latter rain, 54, 55. see also Holy Spirit. Law, civil, see Authorities. exaltation of, by Paul, 393; in last fulfilment of requirements of, 227, far-reaching claims of, 424, 425. the standard of right, 562. Lawsuits, among professing Christians, 304-306. Lay members, activity among, in cities, gospel commission to, 110, 111. see also Believers; Disciples; Work- ers. Lazarus, effects of raising of, on priests, Leaders, qualifications of, 92-96, 503. large-heartedness among, 417. Leaders, Jewish, resistance of, to truth, of Israel by Moses, 92-94. vested in church officers, 163, 164. ers. Letters, from Paul, to churches, 453, from Peter, to churches, 514-538. in support of gospel, 335-345. Light, increase of spiritual, through use see also Gospel; Light-bearers; Truth. see also Believers; Gospel; Workers. Magic, burning of books on, 286-290. see also Sorcery. Manual labor, as a means of self-support, the apostle Paul on, 346-358. see also Labor. Man of sin, 265-267. Mark (John), as companion of Paul and discouragement and return of, 169, as companion of Barnabas, 202. as faithful companion of Paul, 455. Martyrs, early Christian, 97-103. influence of, 465. see also Martyrdom. Material, for use in God's temple, 596- Means, see Liberality; Offerings; Tithes. Meditation, by Paul, after martyrdom of by John, on Patmos, 571, 572. Melita, experiences of Paul in, 445-447 Miletus, meeting of Ephesian elders at, Ministers, accountability of, as spiritual adaptation of truth by, 386. and business matters, 365-367. courage in, 393-395. efforts of, to be seconded by activity John the beloved an example to, of Christ, to act in His stead, 122. recompense of labors of, 355, 356. dence of faithful ministry, 328-332. sympathetic and hearty support of, temptations of, to engage in self- to engage in personal labor for souls, to shun temporal pursuits, 506. Ministry, a consecrated, 359-371. of apostles, glorious, 593, 594. of John, 546-556. of laymen, importance of, 106, 107. youth inspired to engage in, 517. ciples, 78, 206; of Paul and Bar- at Pentecost, 35-46. at Melita, 445, 446. at Philippi, 212-218. cripple at temple gate, 57-69; at life, 49; of Paul, 112-122; of raising of Eutychus, 391; Lazarus, see also Transformation. early Christians as, 105-109. God's people, aggressive, 109, 110, see also Apostles; Believers; Lay Missionary charter, 28. Missionary journeys, see Paul. see also Missionaries. Mob, against Paul, in Iconium, 179; at in pursuit of Nero, 497. chosen counselors of, 92-94. Mystery of godliness, 527. Mystery of iniquity, 265-267, 587. Naaman, 416. Nations, history of, determined, 238. Nature, book of, 571, 572. Nazareth, 417. Neglected classes, labors of Paul for, 175. Nero, arrest and martyrdom of Peter under, 537. character of, 462, 463, 485, 486. salvation offered to, 496. New Jerusalem,,591, 592. see also Heaven; Tree of life. |