Torrey's New Topical Textbook

by R. A. Torrey

Occasioned by the condensing of the clouds   Job 36:27,28; Ps 77:17; Ec 11:3.

God

Made a decree for.  Job 28:26.

Prepares.  Ps 147:8.

Gives.  Job 5:10.

Causes, to come down.  Joe 2:23.

Exhibits goodness in giving.  Ac 14:17.

Exhibits greatness in giving.  Job 36:26,27.

Sends upon the evil and good.  Mt 5:45.

Should be praised for.  Ps 147:7,8.

Should be feared on account of.  Jer 5:24.

 

Impotence of idols exhibited in not being able to give   Jer 14:22.

Not sent upon the earth immediately after creation   Ge 2:5.

Rarely falls in Egypt   De 11:10; Zec 14:18.

Canaan abundantly supplied with   De 11:11.

Designed for

Refreshing the earth.  Ps 68:9; 72:6.

Making fruitful the earth.  Heb 6:7.

Replenishing the springs and fountains of the earth.  Ps 104:8.

 

Promised in due season to the obedient   Le 26:4; De 11:14; Eze 34:26,27.

Frequently withheld on account of iniquity   De 11:17; Jer 3:3; 5:25; Am 4:7.

The want of

Causes the earth to open.  Job 29:23; Jer 14:4.

Dries up springs and fountains.  1Ki 17:7.

Occasions famine.  1Ki 18:1,2.

Removed by prayer.  1Ki 8:35,36; Jas 5:18.

 

Withheld for three years and six months in the days of Elijah   1Ki 17:1; Jas 5:17.

Divided into

Great.  Ezr 10:9.

Plentiful.  Ps 68:9.

Overflowing.  Eze 38:22.

Sweeping.  Pr 28:3.

Small.  Job 37:6.

 

The former, after harvest, to prepare for sowing   De 11:14; Jer 5:24.

The latter, before harvest   Joe 2:23; Zec 10:1.

The rainbow often appears during   Ge 9:14; Eze 1:28.

Often succeeded by heat and sunshine   2Sa 23:4; Isa 18:4.

The appearance of a cloud from the west indicated   1Ki 18:44; Lu 12:54.

The north wind drives away   Pr 25:23.

Unusual in harvest time   Pr 26:1.

Thunder and lightning often with   Ps 135:7.

Storm and tempest often with   Mt 7:25,27.

Instances of extraordinary

Time of the flood.  Ge 7:4,12.

Plague of, upon Egypt.  Ex 9:18,23.

During wheat harvest in the days of Samuel.  1Sa 12:17,18.

After long drought in Ahab's reign.  1Ki 18:45.

After the captivity.  Ezr 10:9,13.

 

Often impeded travelling in the east   1Ki 18:44; Isa 4:6.

Often destroyed houses   Eze 13:13-15; Mt 7:27.

Illustrative

Of the word of God.  Isa 55:10,11.

Of the doctrine of faithful ministers.  De 32:2.

Of Christ in the communication of his graces.  Ps 72:6; Ho 6:3.

Of spiritual blessings.  Ps 68:9; 84:6; Eze 34:26.

Of righteousness.  Ho 10:12.

(Destructive,) of God's judgments.  Job 20:23; Ps 11:6; Eze 38:22.

(Destructive,) of a poor man oppressing the poor.  Pr 28:3.

 

Unclean and not to be eaten   Le 11:15; De 14:14.

Called the raven of the valley   Pr 30:17.

Described as

Black.  Song 5:11.

Solitary in disposition.  Isa 34:11.

Improvident.  Lu 12:24.

Carnivorous.  Pr 30:17.

 

God provides food for   Job 38:41; Ps 147:9; Lu 12:24.

Sent by Noah from the ark   Ge 8:7.

Elijah fed by   1Ki 17:4-6.

Plumage of, illustrative of the glory of Christ   Song 5:11.

 

Is the cutting of the corn in harvest   Job 24:6; Le 23:10.

The sickle used for   De 16:9; Mr 4:29.

Both men and women engaged in   Ru 2:8,9.

The Jews not to reap

The corners of their fields.  Le 19:9; 23:22.

During the Sabbatical year.  Le 25:5.

During the year of jubilee.  Le 25:11.

The fields of others.  De 23:25.

 

Mode of gathering the corn for, alluded to   Ps 129:7; Isa 17:5.

Corn after, was bound up into sheaves   Ge 37:7; Ps 129:7.

Persons engaged in

Under the guidance of a steward.  Ru 2:5,6.

Visited by the master.  Ru 2:4; 2Ki 4:18.

Fed by the master who himself presided at their meals.  Ru 2:14.

Received wages.  Joh 4:36; Jas 5:4.

 

A time of great rejoicing   Ps 126:5,6.

The Jews often hindered from, on account of their sins   Mic 6:15.

Often unprofitable on account of sin   Jer 12:13.

Illustrative of

Receiving the reward of wickedness.  Job 4:8; Pr 22:8; Ho 8:7; Ga 6:8.

Receiving the reward of righteousness.  Ho 10:12; Ga 6:8,9.

Ministers receiving temporal provision for spiritual labours.  1Co 9:11.

Gathering in souls to God.  Joh 4:38.

The judgments of God on the antichristian world.  Re 14:14-16.

The final judgment.  Mt 13:30,39-43.

 

Forbidden   Nu 14:9; Jos 22:19.

Provokes God   Nu 16:30; Ne 9:26.

Provokes Christ   Ex 23:20,21; 1Co 10:9.

Vexes the Holy Spirit   Isa 63:10.

Exhibited in

Unbelief.  De 9:23; Ps 106:24,25.

Rejecting his government.  1Sa 8:7; 15:23.

Revolting from him.  Isa 1:5; 31:6.

Despising his law.  Ne 9:26.

Despising his counsels.  Ps 107:11.

Distrusting his power.  Eze 17:15.

Murmuring against him.  Nu 20:3,10.

Refusing to hearken to him.  De 9:23; Eze 20:8; Zec 7:11.

Departing from him.  Isa 59:13.

Rebellion against governors appointed by him.  Jos 1:18.

Departing from his precepts.  Da 9:5.

Departing from his instituted worship.  Ex 32:8,9; Jos 22:16-19.

Sinning against light.  Job 24:13; Joh 15:22; Ac 13:41.

Walking after our own thoughts.  Isa 65:2.

 

Connected with
Stubbornness.  De 31:27.

Injustice and corruption.  Isa 1:23.

Contempt of God.  Ps 107:11.

Man is prone to.  De 31:27; Ro 7:14-18.

The heart is the seat of.  Jer 5:23; Mt 15:18,19; Heb 3:12.

 

They who are guilty of
Aggravate their sin by.  Job 34:27.

Practise hypocrisy to hide.  Ho 7:14.

Persevere in.  De 9:7,24.

Increase in, though chastised.  Isa 1:5.

Warned not to exalt themselves.  Ps 66:7.

Denounced.  Isa 30:1.

Have God as their enemy.  Isa 63:10.

Have God's hand against them.  1Sa 12:15; Ps 106:26,27.

Impoverished for.  Ps 68:6.

Brought low for.  Ps 107:11,12.

Delivered into the hands of enemies on account of.  Ne 9:26,27.

Cast out in their sins for.  Ps 5:10.

Cast out of the church for.  Eze 20:38.

Restored through Christ alone.  Ps 68:18.

 

Heinousness of   1Sa 15:23.

Guilt of

Aggravated by God's fatherly care.  Isa 1:2.

Aggravated by God's unceasing invitations to return to him.  Isa 65:2.

To be deprecated.  Jos 22:29.

To be confessed.  La 1:18,20; Da 9:5.

 

God alone can forgive   Da 9:9.

God is ready to forgive   Ne 9:17.

Religious instruction designed to prevent   Ps 78:5,8.

Promises to those who avoid   De 28:1-13; 1Sa 12:14.

Forgiven upon repentance   Ne 9:26,27.

Ministers

Cautioned against.  Eze 2:8.

Sent to those guilty of.  Eze 2:3-7; 3:4-9; Mr 12:4-8.

Should warn against.  Nu 14:9.

Should testify against.  Isa 30:8,9; Eze 17:12; 44:6.

Should remind their people of past.  De 9:7; 31:27.

 

Punishment for   Le 26:14-39; 1Sa 12:15; Isa 1:20; Jer 4:16-18; Eze 20:8,38.

Punishment for teaching   Jer 28:16.

Ingratitude of-Illustrated   Isa 1:2,3.

Exemplified

Pharaoh.  Ex 5:1,2.

Korah &c.  Nu 16:11.

Moses and Aaron.  Nu 20:12,24.

Israelites.  De 9:23,24.

Saul.  1Sa 15:9,23.

Jeroboam.  1Ki 12:28-33.

Zedekiah.  2Ch 36:13.

Kingdom of Israel.  Ho 7:14; 13:16.

 

Descended from Hemath   1Ch 2:55.

The head of, assisted Jehu in his conspiracy against the house of Ahab   2Ki 10:15-17.

Prohibited by Jonadab from forming settlements or drinking wine   Jer 35:6-8.

Obedience of, a sign to Israel   Jer 35:12-17.

Perpetuity to, promised   Jer 35:18,19.

 

Predicted   Da 9:24; Isa 53:5.

Proclaimed by angels at the birth of Christ   Lu 2:14.

Blotting out the hand-writing of ordinances is necessary to   Eph 2:16; Col 2:14.

Effected for men

By God in Christ.  2Co 5:19.

By Christ as High Priest.  Heb 2:17.

By the death of Christ.  Ro 5:10; Eph 2:16; Col 1:21,22.

By the blood of Christ.  Eph 2:13; Col 1:20.

While alienated from God.  Col 1:21.

Without strength.  Ro 5:6.

Yet sinners.  Ro 5:8.

While enemies to God.  Ro 5:10.

 

The ministry of committed to ministers   2Co 5:18,19.

Ministers, in Christ's stead, should beseech men to seek   2Co 5:20.

Effects of

Peace of God.  Ro 5:1; Eph 2:16,17.

Access to God.  Ro 5:2; Eph 2:18.

Union of Jews and Gentiles.  Eph 2:14.

Union of things in heaven and earth.  Col 1:20; Eph 1:10.

 

A pledge of final salvation   Ro 5:10.

Necessity for-Illustrated   Mt 5:24-26.

Typified   Le 8:15; 16:20.

 

Defined   1Co 6:20; 7:23.

Is of God   Isa 44:21-23; 43:1; Lu 1:68.

Is by Christ   Mt 20:28; Ga 3:13.

Is by the blood of Christ   Ac 20:28; Heb 9:12; 1Pe 1:19; Re 5:9.

Christ sent to effect   Ga 4:4,5.

Christ is made, to us   1Co 1:30.

Is from

The bondage of the law.  Ga 4:5.

The curse of the law.  Ga 3:13.

The power of sin.  Ro 6:18,22.

The power of the grave.  Ps 49:15.

All troubles.  Ps 25:22.

All iniquity.  Ps 130:8; Tit 2:14.

All evil.  Ge 48:16.

The present evil world.  Ga 1:4.

Vain conversation.  1Pe 1:18.

Enemies.  Ps 106:10,11; Jer 15:21.

Death.  Ho 13:14.

Destruction.  Ps 103:4.

 

Man cannot effect   Ps 49:7.

Corruptible things cannot purchase   1Pe 1:18.

Procures for us

Justification.  Ro 3:24.

Forgiveness of sin.  Eph 1:7; Col 1:14.

Adoption.  Ga 4:4,5.

Purification.  Tit 2:14.

 

The present life, the only season for   Job 36:18,19.

Described as

Precious.  Ps 49:8.

Plenteous.  Ps 130:7.

Eternal.  Heb 9:12.

 

Subjects of
The soul.  Ps 49:8.

The body.  Ro 8:23.

The life.  Ps 103:4; La 3:58.

The inheritance.  Eph 1:14.

 

Manifests the
Power of God.  Isa 50:2.

Grace of God.  Isa 52:3.

Love and pity of God.  Isa 63:9; Joh 3:16; Ro 6:8; 1Jo 4:10.

 

A subject for praise   Isa 44:22,23; 51:11.

Old Testament saints partakers of   Heb 9:15.

They who partake of

Are the property of God.  Isa 43:1; 1Co 6:20.

Are first-fruits to God.  Re 14:4.

Are a peculiar people.  2Sa 7:23; Tit 2:14; 1Pe 2:9.

Are assured of.  Job 19:25; Ps 31:5.

Are sealed to the day of.  Eph 4:30.

Are Zealous of good works.  Eph 2:10; Tit 2:14; 1Pe 2:9.

Walk safely in holiness.  Isa 35:8,9.

Shall return to Zion with joy.  Isa 35:10.

Alone can learn the songs of heaven.  Re 14:3,4.

Commit themselves to God.  Ps 31:5.

Have an earnest of the completion of.  Eph 1:14; 2Co 1:22.

Wait for the completion of.  Ro 8:23; Php 3:20,21; Tit 2:11-13.

Pray for the completion of.  Ps 26:11; 44:26.

Praise God for.  Ps 71:23; 103:4; Re 5:9.

Should glorify God for.  1Co 6:20.

Should be without fear.  Isa 43:1.

 

Typified
Israel.  Ex 6:6.

First-born.  Ex 13:11-15; Nu 18:15.

Atonement-money.  Ex 30:12-15.

Bond-servant.  Le 25:47-54.

 

To be without spot or blemish   Nu 19:2.

To ge given to Eleazar the second priest to offer   Nu 19:3.

To be slain without the camp   Nu 19:3.

Entire of, to be burned   Nu 19:5.

Blood of, sprinkled seven times before the tabernacle   Nu 19:4.

Cedar, hyssop, burned with   Nu 19:6.

Ashes of, collected and mixed with water for purification   Nu 19:9,11-22.

Communicated uncleanness to

The priest that offered her.  Nu 19:7.

The man that burned her.  Nu 19:8.

The man who gathered the ashes.  Nu 19:10.

 

Could only purify the flesh   Heb 9:13.

A type of Christ   Heb 9:12-14.

 

What it is   Isa 45:22; Mt 6:19-21; Ac 14:15; 2Co 5:17; Col 3:2; 1Th 1:9; Heb 12:1,2.

Commanded to all by God   Eze 18:30-32; Ac 17:30.

Commanded by Christ   Re 2:5,16; 3:3.

Given by God   Ac 11:18; 2Ti 2:25.

Christ came to call sinners to   Mt 9:13.

Christ exalted to give   Ac 5:31.

By the operation of the Holy Spirit   Zec 12:10.

Called repentance to life   Ac 11:18.

Called repentance to salvation   2Co 7:10.

We should be led to, by

The long-suffering of God.  Ge 6:3; 1Pe 3:20; 2Pe 3:9.

The goodness of God.  Ro 2:4.

The chastisements of God.  1Ki 8:47; Re 3:19.

Godly sorrow works.  2Co 7:10.

 

Necessary to the pardon of sin   Ac 2:38; 3:19; 8:22.

Conviction of sin necessary to   1Ki 8:38; Pr 28:13; Ac 2:37,38; 19:18.

Preached

By Christ.  Mt 4:17; Mr 1:15.

By John the Baptist.  Mt 3:2.

By the Apostles.  Mr 6:12; Ac 20:21.

In the name of Christ.  Lu 24:47.

 

Not to be repented of   2Co 7:10.

The present time the season for   Ps 95:7,8; Heb 3:7,8; Pr 27:1; Isa 55:6; 2Co 6:2; Heb 4:7.

There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to   Lu 15:7,10.

Ministers should rejoice over their people on their   2Co 7:9.

Should be evidenced by fruits   Isa 1:16,17; Da 4:27; Mt 3:8; Ac 26:20.

Should be accompanied by

Humility.  2Ch 7:14; Jas 4:9,10.

Shame and confusion.  Ezr 9:6-15; Jer 31:19; Eze 16:61,63; Da 9:7,8.

Self-abhorrence.  Job 42:6.

Confession.  Le 26:40; Job 33:27.

Faith.  Mt 21:32; Mr 1:15; Ac 20:21.

Prayer.  1Ki 8:33; Ac 8:22.

Conversion.  Ac 3:19; 26:20.

Turning from sin.  2Ch 6:26.

Turning from idolatry.  Eze 14:6; 1Th 1:9.

Greater zeal in the path of duty.  2Co 7:11.

 

Exhortations to   Eze 14:6; 18:30; Ac 2:38; 3:19.

The wicked

Averse to.  Jer 8:6; Mt 21:32.

Not led to by the judgments of God.  Re 9:20,21; 16:9.

Not led to, by miraculous interference.  Lu 16:30,31.

Neglect the time given for.  Re 2:21.

Condemned for neglecting.  Mt 11:20.

 

Danger of neglecting   Mt 11:20-24; Lu 13:3,5; Re 2:22.

Neglect of, followed by swift judgment   Re 2:5,16.

Denied to apostates   Heb 6:4-6.

Illustrated   Lu 15:18-21; 18:13.

The Prodigal Son.  Lu 15:17-19.

The Repentant Son.  Mt 21:29.

Paul.  Ga 1:23.

 

Israelites.  Jdj 10:15,16.

David.  2Sa 12:13.

Manasseh.  2Ch 33:12,13.

Job.  Job 42:6.

Nineveh.  Jon 3:5-8; Mt 12:41.

Peter.  Mt 26:75.

Zacchaeus.  Lu 19:8.

Thief on the Cross.  Lu 23:40,41.

Corinthians.  2Co 7:9,10.

 

Saul.  1Sa 15:24-30.

Ahab.  1Ki 21:27-29.

Judas.  Mt 27:3-5.

 

Subdued by Chedorlaomer   Ge 14:5.

Dwelt in Canaan   Jos 17:15.

Og the king of Bashan was of   Jos 13:12.

The valley of

A border of Judah.  Jos 15:8.

Was exceedingly fruitful.  Isa 17:5.

David obtained victories over the Philistines in.  2Sa 5:18,25.

 

The last of, destroyed by David and his warriors   1Sa 17:4,49,50; 2Sa 21:15-22.

 

God gives reproof to his own children   2Sa 7:14; Job 5:17; Ps 94:12; 119:67,71,75; Heb 12:6,7.

God gives, to the wicked   Ps 50:21; Isa 51:20.

Christ sent to give   Isa 2:4; 11:3.

The Holy Spirit gives   Joh 16:7,8.

Christ gives, in love   Re 3:19.

On account of

Impenitence.  Mt 11:20-24.

Not understanding.  Mt 16:9,11; Mr 7:18; Lu 24:25; Joh 8:43; 13:7,8.

Hardness of heart.  Mr 8:17; 16:14.

Fearfulness.  Mr 4:40; Lu 24:37,38.

Unbelief.  Mt 17:17,20; Mr 16:14.

Vain boasting.  Lu 22:34.

Hypocrisy.  Mt 15:7; 23:13.

Reviling Christ.  Lu 23:40.

Unruly conduct.  1Th 5:14.

Oppressing out brethren.  Ne 5:7.

Sinful practices.  Mt 21:13; Lu 3:19; Joh 2:16.

 

The Scriptures are profitable for   Ps 19:7-11; 2Ti 3:16.

When from God

Is for correction.  Ps 39:11.

Is despised by the wicked.  Pr 1:30.

Should not discourage saints.  Heb 12:5.

Pray that it be not be in anger.  Ps 6:1.

Should be accompanied by exhortation to repentance.  1Sa 12:20-25.

 

Declared to be
Better than secret love.  Pr 27:5.

Better than the praise of fools.  Ec 7:5.

An excellent oil.  Ps 141:5.

More profitable to saints, than stripes to a fool.  Pr 17:10.

 

A proof of faithful friendship   Pr 27:6.

Leads to

Understanding.  Pr 15:32.

Knowledge.  Pr 19:25.

Wisdom.  Pr 15:31; 29:15.

Honour.  Pr 13:18.

Happiness.  Pr 6:23.

 

Eventually brings more respect than flattery   Pr 28:23.

Of those who offend, a warning to others   Le 19:17; Ac 5:3,4,9; 1Ti 5:20; Tit 1:10,13.

Hypocrites not qualified to give   Mt 7:5.

Ministers are sent to give   Jer 44:4; Eze 3:17.

Ministers are empowered to give   Mic 3:8.

Ministers should give

Openly.  1Ti 5:20.

Fearlessly.  Eze 2:3-7.

With all authority.  Tit 2:15.

With longsuffering &c.  2Ti 4:2.

Unreservedly.  Isa 58:1.

Sharply, if necessary.  Tit 1:13.

With Christian love.  2Th 3:15.

 

They who give, are hated by scorners   Pr 9:8; 15:12.

Hatred of, a proof of brutishness   Pr 12:1.

Hatred of, leads to destruction   Pr 15:10; 29:1.

Contempt of, leads to remorse   Pr 5:12.

Rejection of, leads to error   Pr 10:17.

Saints should

Give.  Le 19:17; Eph 5:11.

Give no occasion for.  Php 2:15.

Receive kindly.  Ps 141:5.

Love those who give.  Pr 9:8.

Delight in those who give.  Pr 24:25.

 

Attention to a proof of prudence   Pr 15:5.

Exemplified

Samuel.  1Sa 13:13.

Nathan.  2Sa 12:7-9.

Ahijah.  1Ki 14:7-11.

Elijah.  1Ki 21:20.

Elisha.  2Ki 5:26.

Joab.  1Ch 21:3.

Shemaiah.  2Ch 12:5.

Hanani.  2Ch 16:7.

Zechariah.  2Ch 24:20.

Daniel.  Da 5:22,23.

John the Baptist.  Mt 3:7; Lu 3:19.

Stephen.  Ac 7:51.

Peter.  Ac 8:20.

Paul.  1Co 1:10-13; 5:1-5; 6:1-8; 11:17-22; Ga 2:11.

 

Created by God   Ge 1:24,25.

Made for praise and glory of God   Ps 148:10.

Placed under the dominion of man   Ge 1:26.

Unclean and not eaten   Le 11:31,40-43; Ac 10:11-14.

Mentioned in scripture

Chameleon.  Le 11:30.

Lizard.  Le 11:30.

Tortoise.  Le 11:29.

Snail.  Le 11:30; Ps 58:8.

Frog.  Ex 8:2; Re 16:13.

Horseleech.  Pr 30:15.

Scorpion.  De 8:15.

Serpent.  Job 26:13; Mt 7:10.

Flying fiery serpent.  De 8:15; Isa 30:6.

Dragon.  De 32:33; Job 30:29; Jer 9:11.

Viper.  Ac 28:3.

Adder or Asp.  Ps 58:4; 91:13; Pr 23:32.

Cockatrice or basilisk.  Isa 11:8; 59:5.

 

Solomon wrote a history of   1Ki 4:33.

Worshipped by Gentiles   Ro 1:23.

No image of similitude of, to be made for worshipping   De 4:16,18.

Jews condemned for worshipping   Eze 8:10.

 

Christ set and example of   Mt 26:39-44; Joh 12:27; 18:11.

Commanded   Ps 37:7; 46:10.

Should be exhibited in

Submission to the will of God.  2Sa 15:26; Ps 42:5,11; Mt 6:10.

Submission to the sovereignty of God in his purposes.  Ro 9:20,21.

The prospect of death.  Ac 21:13; 2Co 4:16-5:1.

Loss of goods.  Job 1:15,16,21.

Loss of children.  Job 1:18,19,21.

Chastisements.  Heb 12:9.

Bodily suffering.  Job 2:8-10.

 

The wicked are devoid of   Pr 19:3.

Exhortation to   Ps 37:1-11.

Motives to

God's greatness.  Ps 46:10.

God's love.  Heb 12:6.

God's justice.  Ne 9:33.

God's wisdom.  Ro 11:32,33.

God's faithfulness.  1Pe 4:19.

Our own sinfulness.  La 3:39; Mic 7:9.

 

Exemplified
Jacob.  Ge 43:14.

Aaron.  Le 10:3.

Israelites.  Jdj 10:15.

Eli.  1Sa 3:18.

David.  2Sa 12:23.

Hezekiah.  2Ki 20:19.

Job.  Job 2:10.

Stephen.  Ac 7:59.

Paul.  Ac 21:13.

Disciples.  Ac 21:14.

Peter.  2Pe 1:14.

 

A doctrine of the Old Testament   Job 19:26; Ps 16:10; 49:15; Isa 26:19; Da 12:2; Ho 13:14.

A first principle of the gospel   1Co 15:13,14; Heb 6:1,2.

Expected by the Jews   Joh 11:24; Heb 11:35.

Denied by the Sadducees   Mt 22:23; Lu 20:27; Ac 23:8.

Explained away by false teachers   2Ti 2:18.

Called in question by some in the church   1Co 15:12.

Is not incredible   Mr 12:24; Ac 26:8.

Is not contrary to reason   Joh 12:24; 1Co 15:35-49.

Assumed and proved by our Lord   Mt 22:29-32; Lu 14:14; Joh 5:28,29.

Preached by the Apostles   Ac 4:2; 17:18; 24:15.

Credibility of, shown by the resurrection of individuals   Mt 9:25; 27:53; Lu 7:14; Joh 11:44; Heb 11:35.

Certainty of, proved by the resurrection of Christ   1Co 15:12-20.

Effected by the power of

God.  Mt 22:29.

Christ.  Joh 5:28,29; 6:39,40,44.

The Holy Spirit.  Ro 8:11.

 

Shall be of all the dead   Joh 5:28; Ac 24:15; Re 20:13.

Saints in, shall

Rise through Christ.  Joh 11:25; Ac 4:2; 1Co 15:21,22.

Rise first.  1Co 15:23; 1Th 4:16.

Rise to eternal life.  Da 12:2; Joh 5:29.

Be glorified with Christ.  Col 3:4.

Be as the angels.  Mt 22:30.

Have incorruptible bodies.  1Co 15:42.

Have glorious bodies.  1Co 15:43.

Have powerful bodies.  1Co 15:43.

Have spiritual bodies.  1Co 15:44.

Have bodies like Christ's.  Php 3:21; 1Jo 3:2.

Be recompensed.  Lu 14:14.

 

Saints should look forward to   Da 12:13; Php 3:11; 2Co 5:1.

Of saints shall be followed by the change of those then alive   1Co 15:51; 1Th 4:17.

The preaching of, caused

Mocking.  Ac 17:32.

Persecution.  Ac 23:6; 24:11-15.

 

Blessedness of those who have part in the first   Re 20:6.

Of the wicked, shall be to

Shame and everlasting contempt.  Da 12:2.

Damnation.  Joh 5:29.

 

Illustrative of the new birth   Joh 5:25.

Illustrated   Eze 37:1-10; 1Co 15:36,37.

 

Foretold by the prophets   Ps 16:10; Ac 13:34,35; Isa 26:19.

Foretold by Himself   Mt 20:19; Mr 9:9; 14:28; Joh 2:19-22.

Was necessary to

The fulfilment of Scripture.  Lu 24:45,46.

Forgiveness of sins.  1Co 15:17.

Justification.  Ro 4:25; 8:34.

Hope.  1Co 15:19.

The efficacy of preaching.  1Co 15:14.

The efficacy of faith.  1Co 15:14,17.

 

A proof of his being the Son of God   Ps 2:7; Ac 13:33; Ro 1:4.

Effected by

The power of God.  Ac 2:24; 3:15; Ro 8:11; Eph 1:20; Col 2:12.

His own power.  Joh 2:19; 10:18.

The power of the Holy Spirit.  1Pe 3:18.

 

On the first day of the week   Mr 16:9.

On the third day after his death   Mr 16:9.

On the third day after His death   Lu 24:46; Ac 10:40; 1Co 15:4.

The apostles

At first did not understand the predictions respecting.  Mr 9:10; Joh 20:9.

Very slow to believe.  Mr 16:13; Lu 24:9,11,37,38.

Reproved for their unbelief of.  Mr 16:14.

 

He appeared after to
Mary Magdalene.  Mr 16:9; Joh 20:18.

The women.  Mt 28:9.

Simon Peter.  Lu 24:34.

Two disciples.  Lu 24:13-31.

Apostles, except Thomas.  Joh 20:19,24.

Apostles, Thomas being present.  Joh 20:26.

Apostles at the sea of Tiberias.  Joh 21:1.

Apostles in Galilee.  Mt 28:16,17.

About five hundred brethren.  1Co 15:6.

James.  1Co 15:7.

All the Apostles.  Lu 24:51; Ac 1:9; 1Co 15:7.

Paul.  1Co 15:8.

 

Fraud impossible in   Mt 27:63-66.

He gave many infallible proofs of   Lu 24:35,39,43; Joh 20:20,27; Ac 1:3.

Was attested by

Angels.  Mt 28:5-7; Lu 24:4-7,23.

Apostles.  Ac 1:22; 2:32; 3:15; 4:33.

His enemies.  Mt 28:11-15.

 

Asserted and preached by the Apostles   Ac 25:19; 26:23.

Saints

Begotten to a lively hope.  1Pe 1:3,21.

Desire to know the power of.  Php 3:10.

Should keep, in remembrance.  2Ti 2:8.

Shall rise in the likeness of.  Ro 6:5; 1Co 15:49; Php 3:21.

 

Is an emblem of the new birth   Ro 6:4; Col 2:12.

The first-fruits of our resurrection   Ac 26:23; 1Co 15:20,23.

The truth of the gospel involved in   1Co 15:14,15.

Followed by his exaltation   Ac 4:10,11; Ro 8:34; Eph 1:20; Php 2:9,10; Re 1:18.

An assurance of the judgment   Ac 17:31.

Typified

Isaac.  Ge 22:13; Heb 11:19.

Jonah.  Jon 2:10; Mt 12:40.

 

Descended from Jacob's first son   Ge 29:32.

Predictions respecting   Ge 49:4; De 33:6.

Persons selected from

To number the people.  Nu 1:5.

To spy out the land.  Nu 13:4.

 

Strength of, on leaving Egypt   Nu 1:20,21.

Led the second division of Israel in their journey's   Nu 10:18.

Encamped with its standard south of the tabernacle   Nu 2:10.

Offering of, at the dedication   Nu 7:30-35.

Families of   Nu 26:5,6,8,9.

Obtained inheritance east of Jordan on condition of helping to conquer Canaan   Nu 32:1-33; De 3:18-20.

Bounds of their inheritance   De 3:16,17; Jos 13:15-23.

Strength of, at the time of receiving their inheritance   Nu 26:7.

Cities built by   Nu 32:37,38.

On Ebal, said amen to the curses   De 27:13.

Dismissed by Joshua after the conquest of Canaan   Jos 22:1-9.

Assisted in building the altar of witness which offended the other tribes   Jos 22:10-29.

Did not assist against Sisera   Jdj 5:15,16.

Some of, at David's coronation   1Ch 12:37,38.

Officers appointed over, by David   1Ch 26:32; 27:16.

Took land of the Hagarites   1Ch 5:10,18-22.

Invaded and conquered by Hazael king of Syria   2Ki 10:32,33.

Carried away by Tiglathpileser   2Ki 15:29; 1Ch 5:6,26.

Remarkable persons of

Dathan, Abiram, and On.  Nu 16:1; 26:9,10.

Adina &c.  1Ch 11:42.

 

Forbidden by our Lord   Le 19:18; Pr 24:17,29; Mt 5:39-41; Ro 12:17,19; 1Th 5:15; 1Pe 3:9.

Christ an example of forbearing   Isa 53:7; 1Pe 2:23.

Rebuked by Christ   Lu 9:54,55.

Inconsistent with Christian spirit   Lu 9:55.

Proceeds from a spiteful heart   Eze 25:15.

Instead of taking, we should

Trust in God.  Pr 20:22; Ro 12:16.

Exhibit love.  Le 19:18; Lu 6:35.

Give place to wrath.  Ro 12:19.

Exercise forbearance.  Mt 5:38-41.

Bless.  Ro 12:14.

Overcome others by kindness.  Pr 25:21,22; Ro 12:20.

 

Keep others from taking   1Sa 24:10; 25:24-31; 26:9.

Be thankful for being kept from taking   1Sa 25:32,33.

The wicked are earnest after   Jer 20:10.

Punishment for   Eze 25:15-17; Am 1:11,12.

Exemplified

Simon and Levi.  Ge 34:25.

Samson.  Jdj 15:7,8; 16:28-30.

Joab.  2Sa 3:27.

Absalom.  2Sa 13:23-29.

Jezebel.  1Ki 19:2.

Ahab.  1Ki 22:26.

Haman.  Es 3:8-15.

Edomites.  Eze 25:12.

Philistines.  Eze 25:15.

Herodias.  Mr 6:19-24.

James and John.  Lu 9:54.

Chief priests.  Ac 5:33.

Jews.  Ac 7:54,59; 23:12.

 

Forbidden   1Pe 3:9.

Of rulers specially forbidden   Ex 22:28; Ac 23:4,5.

The wicked utter, against

God.  Ps 74:22; 79:12.

God, by opposing the poor.  Pr 14:31.

Christ.  Mt 27:39; Lu 7:34.

Saints.  Ps 102:8; Zep 2:8.

Rulers.  2Pe 2:10,11; Jude 1:8,9.

 

Of Christ, predicted   Ps 69:9; Ro 15:3; Ps 89:51.

The conduct of Christ under   1Pe 2:23.

Saints

Endure.  1Ti 4:10; Heb 10:33.

Endure for God's sake.  Ps 69:7.

Endure for Christ's sake.  Lu 6:22.

Should expect.  Mt 10:25.

Should not fear.  Isa 51:7.

Sometimes depressed by.  Ps 42:10,11; 44:16; 69:20.

May take pleasure in.  2Co 12:10.

Supported under.  2Co 12:10.

Trust in God under.  Ps 57:3; 119:42.

Pray under.  2Ki 19:4,16; Ps 89:50.

Return blessings for.  1Co 4:12; 1Pe 3:9.

 

Ministers should not fear   Eze 2:6.

Happiness of enduring, for Christ's sake   1Pe 4:14.

Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake   Mt 5:11; Lu 6:22.

Excludes from heaven   1Co 6:10.

Punishment for   Zep 2:8,9; Mt 5:22.

Exemplified

Joseph's brethren.  Ge 37:19.

Goliath.  1Sa 17:43.

Michal.  2Sa 6:20.

Shimei.  2Sa 16:7,8.

Sennacherib.  Isa 37:17,23,24.

Moabites and Ammonites.  Zep 2:8.

Pharisees.  Mt 12:24.

Jews.  Mt 27:39,40; Joh 8:48.

Malefactor.  Lu 23:39.

Athenian philosophers.  Ac 17:18.

 

Is from God   Ro 2:7; Col 3:24; Heb 11:6.

Is of grace, through faith alone   Ro 4:4,5,16; 11:6.

Is of God's good pleasure   Mt 20:14,15; Lu 12:32.

Prepared by God   Heb 11:16.

Prepared by Christ   Joh 14:2.

As servants of Christ   Col 3:24.

Not on account of their merits   Ro 4:4,5.

Described as

Being with Christ.  Joh 12:26; 14:3; Php 1:23; 1Th 4:17.

Beholding the face of God.  Ps 17:15; Mt 5:8; Re 22:4.

Beholding the glory of Christ.  Joh 17:24.

Being glorified with Christ.  Ro 8:17,18; Col 3:4; Php 3:21; 1Jo 3:2.

Sitting in judgment with Christ.  Da 7:22; Mt 19:28; Lu 22:30; 1Co 6:2.

Reigning with Christ.  2Ti 2:12; Re 3:21; 5:10; 20:4.

Reigning for ever and ever.  Re 22:5.

A crown of righteousness.  2Ti 4:8.

A crown of glory.  1Pe 5:4.

A crown of life.  Jas 1:12; Re 2:10.

An incorruptible crown.  1Co 9:25.

Joint heirship with Christ.  Ro 8:17.

Inheritance of all things.  Re 21:7.

Inheritance with saints in light.  Ac 20:32; 26:18; Col 1:12.

Inheritance eternal.  Heb 9:15.

Inheritance incorruptible.  1Pe 1:4.

A kingdom.  Mt 25:34; Lu 22:29.

A kingdom immovable.  Heb 12:28.

Shining as the stars.  Da 12:3.

Everlasting light.  Isa 60:19.

Everlasting life.  Lu 18:30; Joh 6:40; 17:2,3; Ro 2:7; 6:23; 1Jo 5:11.

An enduring substance.  Heb 10:34.

A house eternal in the heavens.  2Co 5:1.

A city which had foundation.  Heb 11:10.

Entering into the joy of the Lord.  Mt 25:21; Heb 12:2.

Rest.  Heb 4:9; Re 14:13.

Fulness of joy.  Ps 16:11.

The prize of the high calling of God in Christ.  Php 3:14.

Treasure in heaven.  Mt 19:21; Lu 12:33.

An eternal weight of glory.  2Co 4:17.

 

Is great   Mt 5:12; Lu 6:35; Heb 10:35.

Is full   2Jo 1:8.

Is sure   Pr 11:18.

Is satisfying   Ps 17:15.

Is inestimable   Isa 64:4; 1Co 2:9.

Saints may feel confident of   Ps 73:24; Isa 25:8,9; 2Co 5:1; 2Ti 4:8.

Hope of, a cause of rejoicing   Ro 5:2.

Be careful not to lose   2Jo 1:8.

The prospect of, should lead to

Diligence.  2Jo 1:8.

Pressing forward.  Php 3:14.

Enduring suffering for Christ.  2Co 4:16-18; Heb 11:26.

Faithfulness to death.  Re 2:10.

 

Present afflictions not to be compared with   Ro 8:18; 2Co 5:17.

Shall be given at the second coming of Christ   Mt 16:27; Re 22:12.

 

The true riches   Eph 3:8; 1Co 1:30; Col 2:3; 1Pe 2:7.

God gives   1Sa 2:7; Ec 5:19.

To God belongs this world's riches   Hag 2:8.

God gives power to obtain   De 8:18.

The blessing of the Lord brings   Pr 10:22.

Give worldly power   Pr 22:7.

Described as

Temporary.  Pr 27:24.

Uncertain.  1Ti 6:17.

Unsatisfying.  Ec 4:8; 5:10.

Corruptible.  Jas 5:2; 1Pe 1:18.

Fleeting.  Pr 23:5; Re 18:16,17.

Deceitful.  Mt 13:22.

Liable to be stolen.  Mt 6:19.

Perishable.  Jer 48:36.

Thick clay.  Hab 2:6.

 

Often an obstruction to the reception of the gospel   Mr 10:23-25.

Deceitfulness of, chokes the word   Mt 13:22.

The love of, the root of all evil   1Ti 6:10.

Often lead to

Pride.  Eze 28:5; Ho 12:8.

Forgetting God.  De 8:13,14.

Denying God.  Pr 30:8,9.

Forsaking God.  De 32:15.

Rebelling against God.  Ne 9:25,26.

Rejecting Christ.  Mt 19:22; 10:22.

Self-sufficiency.  Pr 28:11.

Anxiety.  Ec 5:12.

An overbearing spirit.  Pr 18:23.

Violence.  Mic 6:12.

Oppression.  Jas 2:6.

Fraud.  Jas 5:4.

Sensual indulgence.  Lu 16:19; Jas 5:5.

 

Life consists not in abundance of   Lu 12:15.

Be not over-anxious for   Pr 30:8.

Labour not for   Pr 23:4.

They who covet

Fall into temptation and a snare.  1Ti 6:9.

Fall into hurtful lusts.  1Ti 6:9.

Err from the faith.  1Ti 6:10.

Use unlawful means to acquire.  Pr 28:20.

Bring trouble on themselves.  1Ti 6:10.

Bring trouble on their families.  Pr 15:27.

 

Profit not in the day of wrath   Pr 11:4.

Cannot secure prosperity   Jas 1:11.

Cannot redeem the soul   Ps 49:6-9; 1Pe 1:18.

Cannot deliver in the day of God's wrath   Zep 1:18; Re 6:15-17.

They who possess, should

Ascribe them to God.  1Ch 29:12.

Not trust in them.  Job 31:24; 1Ti 6:17.

Not set the heart on them.  Ps 62:10.

Not boast of obtaining them.  De 8:17.

Not glory in them.  Jer 9:23.

Not hoard them up.  Mt 6:19.

Devote them to God's service.  1Ch 29:3; Mr 12:42-44.

Give of them to the poor.  Mt 19:21; 1Jo 3:17.

Use them in promoting the salvation of others.  Lu 16:9.

Be liberal in all things.  1Ti 6:18.

Esteem it a privilege to be allowed to give.  1Ch 29:14.

Not to be high-minded.  1Ti 6:17.

When converted, rejoice in being humbled.  Jas 1:9,10.

 

Heavenly treasures superior to   Mt 6:19,20.

Of the wicked laid up for the just   Pr 13:22.

The wicked

Often increase in.  Ps 73:12.

Often spend their day in.  Job 21:13.

Swallow down.  Job 20:15.

Trust in the abundance of.  Ps 52:7.

Heap up.  Job 27:16; Ps 39:6; Ec 2:26.

Keep, to their hurt.  Ec 5:13.

Boast themselves in.  Ps 49:6; 52:7.

Profit not by.  Pr 11:4; 13:7; Ec 5:11.

Have trouble with.  Pr 15:6; 1Ti 6:9,10.

Must leave, to others.  Ps 49:10.

 

Vanity of heaping up   Ps 39:6; Ec 5:10,11.

Guilt of trusting in   Job 31:24,28; Eze 28:4,5,8.

Guilt of rejoicing in   Job 31:25,28.

Denunciations against those who

Get, by vanity.  Pr 13:11; 21:6.

Get, unlawfully.  Jer 17:11.

Increase, by oppression.  Pr 22:16; Hab 2:6-8; Mic 2:2,3.

Hoard up.  Ec 5:13,14; Jas 5:3.

Trust in.  Pr 11:28.

Receive their consolation.  Lu 6:24.

Abuse.  Jas 5:1,5.

Spend, upon their appetite.  Job 20:15-17.

Folly and danger of trusting to-Illustrated.  Lu 12:16-21.

 

Danger of misusing-Illustrated   Lu 16:19-25.

Examples of saints possessing

Abram.  Ge 13:2.

Lot.  Ge 13:5,6.

Isaac.  Ge 26:13,14.

Jacob.  Ge 32:5,10.

Joseph.  Ge 45:8,13.

Boaz.  Ru 2:1.

Barzillai.  2Sa 19:32.

Shunammite.  2Ki 4:8.

David.  1Ch 29:28.

Jehoshaphat.  2Ch 17:5.

Hezekiah.  2Ch 32:27-29.

Job.  Job 1:3.

Joseph of Arimathea.  Mt 27:57.

Zacchaeus.  Lu 19:2.

Dorcas.  Ac 9:36.

 

Examples of those truly rich   Mt 5:8; 8:10; 13:45,46; Lu 10:42; Joh 1:45; Php 3:8; Jas 2:5; 1Pe 2:7; Re 3:18.

Examples of wicked men possessing

Laban.  Ge 30:30.

Esau.  Ge 36:7.

Nabal.  1Sa 25:2.

Haman.  Es 5:11.

Ammonites.  Jer 49:4.

People of Tyre.  Eze 28:5.

Young man.  Mt 19:22.

 

Is obedience to God's law   De 6:25; Ro 10:5; Lu 1:6; Ps 1:2.

God loves   Ps 11:7.

God looks for   Isa 5:7.

Christ

Is the Son of.  Mal 4:2.

Loves.  Ps 45:7; Heb 1:9.

Was girt with.  Isa 11:5.

Put on, as breast-plate.  Isa 59:17.

Was sustained by.  Isa 59:16.

Preached.  Ps 40:9.

Fulfilled all.  Mt 3:15.

Is made to his people.  1Co 1:30.

Is the end of the law for.  Ro 10:4.

Has brought in everlasting.  Da 9:24.

Shall judge with.  Ps 72:2; Isa 11:4; Ac 17:31; Re 19:11.

Shall reign in.  Ps 45:6; Isa 32:1; Heb 1:8.

Shall execute.  Ps 99:4; Jer 23:6.

 

None, by nature have   Job 15:14; Ps 14:3; Ro 3:10.

Cannot come by the law   Ga 2:21; 3:21.

No justification by works of   Ro 3:20; 9:31,32; Ga 2:16.

No salvation by works of   Eph 2:8,9; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 3:5.

Unregenerate man seeks justification by works of   Lu 18:9; Ro 10:3.

The blessing of God is not to be attributed to our works of   De 9:5.

Saints

Have, in Christ.  Isa 45:24; 54:17; 2Co 5:21.

Have, imputed.  Ro 4:11,22.

Are covered with the robe of.  Isa 61:10.

Receive, from God.  Ps 24:5.

Are renewed in.  Eph 4:24.

Are led in the paths of.  Ps 23:3.

Are servants of.  Ro 6:16,18.

Characterised by.  Ge 18:25; Ps 1:5,6.

Know.  Isa 51:7.

Do.  1Jo 2:29; 3:7.

Work, by faith.  Heb 11:33.

Follow after.  Isa 51:1.

Put on.  Job 29:14.

Wait for the hope of.  Ga 5:5.

Pray for the spirit of.  Ps 51:10.

Hunger and thirst after.  Mt 5:6.

Walk before God in.  1Ki 3:6.

Offer the sacrifice of.  Ps 4:5; 51:19.

Put no trust in their own.  Php 3:6-8.

Count their own, as filthy rags.  Isa 64:6.

Should seek.  Zep 2:3.

Should live in.  Tit 2:12; 1Pe 2:24.

Should serve God in.  Lu 1:75.

Should yield their members as instruments of.  Ro 6:13.

Should yield their members servants to.  Ro 6:19.

Should have on the breast-plate of.  Eph 6:14.

 

Shall receive a crown of   2Ti 4:8.

Shall see God's face in   Ps 17:15.

Of saints endures forever   Ps 112:3,9; 2Co 9:9.

An evidence of the new birth   1Jo 2:29.

The kingdom of God is   Ro 14:17.

The fruit of the Spirit is in all   Eph 5:9.

The Scriptures instruct in   2Ti 3:16.

Judgments designed to lead to   Isa 26:9.

Chastisements yield the fruit of   Heb 12:11.

Has no fellowship with unrighteousness   2Co 6:14.

Ministers should

Be preachers of.  2Pe 2:5.

Reason of.  Ac 24:25.

Follow after.  1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:22.

Be clothed with.  Ps 132:9.

Be armed with.  2Co 6:7.

Pray for the fruit of, in their people.  2Co 9:10; Php 1:11.

 

Keep saints in the right way   Pr 11:5; 13:6.

Judgment should be executed in   Le 19:15.

They who walk in, and follow

Are righteous.  1Jo 3:7.

Are the excellent of the earth.  Ps 16:3; Pr 12:26.

Are accepted with God.  Ac 10:35.

Are loved by God.  Ps 146:8; Pr 15:9.

Are blessed by God.  Ps 5:12.

Are heard by God.  Lu 18:7; Jas 5:16.

Are objects of God's watchful care.  Job 36:7; Ps 34:15; Pr 10:3; 1Pe 3:12.

Are tried by God.  Ps 11:5.

Are exalted by God.  Job 36:7.

Dwell in security.  Isa 33:15,16.

Are bold as a lion.  Pr 28:1.

Are delivered out of all troubles.  Ps 34:19; Pr 11:8.

Are never forsaken by God.  Ps 37:25.

Are abundantly provided for.  Pr 13:25; Mt 6:25-33.

Are enriched.  Ps 112:3; Pr 15:6.

Think and desire good.  Pr 11:23; 12:5.

Know the secret of the Lord.  Ps 25:14; Pr 3:32.

Have their prayers heard.  Ps 34:17; Pr 15:29; 1Pe 3:12.

Have their desires granted.  Pr 10:24.

Find it with life and honour.  Pr 21:21.

Shall hold on their way.  Job 17:9.

Shall never be moved.  Ps 15:2,5; 55:22; Pr 10:30; 12:3.

Shall be ever remembered.  Ps 112:6.

Shall flourish as a branch.  Pr 11:28.

 

Shall be glad in the Lord   Ps 64:10.

Brings its own reward   Pr 11:18; Isa 3:10.

Tends to life   Pr 11:19; 12:28.

The work of, shall be peace   Isa 32:17.

The effect of, shall be quietness and assurance for ever   Isa 32:17.

Is a crown of glory to the aged   Pr 16:31.

The wicked

Are far from.  Ps 119:150; Isa 46:12.

Are free from.  Ro 6:20.

Are enemies of.  Ac 13:10.

Leave off.  Am 5:7; Ps 36:3.

Follow not after.  Ro 9:30.

Do not.  1Jo 3:10.

Do not obey.  Ro 2:8; 2Th 2:12.

Love lying rather than.  Ps 52:3.

Make mention of God, not it.  Isa 48:1.

Though favoured, will not learn.  Isa 26:10; Ps 106:43.

Speak contemptuously against those who follow.  Ps 31:18; Mt 27:39-44.

Hate those who follow.  Ps 34:21.

Slay those who follow.  Ps 37:32; 1Jo 3:12; Mt 23:35.

Should break off their sins by.  Da 4:27.

Should awake to.  1Co 15:34.

Should sow to themselves in.  Ho 10:12.

Vainly wish to die as those who follow.  Nu 23:10.

 

The throne of kings established by   Pr 16:12; 25:5.

Nations exalted by   Pr 14:34.

Blessedness of

Having imputed, without works.  Ro 4:6.

Doing.  Ps 106:3.

Hungering and thirsting after.  Mt 5:6.

Suffering for.  1Pe 3:14.

Being persecuted for.  Mt 5:10.

Turning others to.  Da 12:3.

 

Promised to the Church   Isa 32:16; 45:8; 61:11; 62:1.

Promised to saints   Isa 60:21; 61:3.

Exemplified

Jacob.  Ge 30:33.

David.  2Sa 22:21.

Zacharias.  Lu 1:6.

Abel.  Heb 11:4.

Lot.  2Pe 2:8.

 

Predicted   Isa 56:1; Eze 16:14.

Revealed in the gospel   Ro 1:17.

Is of the Lord   Isa 54:17.

Described as

The righteousness of faith.  Ro 4:13; 9:30; 10:6.

The righteousness of God, without the law.  Ro 3:21.

The righteousness of God by faith in Christ.  Ro 3:22.

Christ being made righteousness to us.  1Co 1:30.

Our being made the righteousness of God, in Christ.  2Co 5:21.

 

Christ is the end of the law for   Ro 10:4.

Christ called THE LORD OF OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS   Jer 23:6.

Christ brings in an everlasting righteousness   Da 9:24.

Is a free gift   Ro 5:17.

God's righteousness never to be abolished   Isa 5:16.

The promises made through   Ro 4:13.

Saints

Have, on believing.  Ro 4:5,11,24.

Clothed with the robe of righteousness.  Isa 61:10.

Exalted in righteousness.  Ps 89:16.

Desire to be found in.  Php 3:9.

Glory in having.  Isa 45:24,25.

 

Exhortation to seek righteousness   Mt 6:33.

The Gentiles attained to   Ro 9:30.

Blessedness of those who have   Ro 4:6.

The Jews

Ignorant of.  Ro 10:3.

Stumble at righteousness by faith.  Ro 9:32.

Submit not to.  Ro 10:3.

 

Exemplified
Abraham.  Ro 4:9,22; Ga 3:6.

Paul.  Php 3:7-9.

 

Is part of his character   Ps 7:9; 116:5; 119:137.

Described as

Very high.  Ps 71:19.

Abundant.  Ps 48:10.

Beyond computation.  Ps 71:15.

Everlasting.  Ps 119:142.

Enduring for ever.  Ps 111:3.

The habitation of his throne.  Ps 97:2.

 

Christ acknowledged   Joh 17:25.

Christ committed his cause to   1Pe 2:23.

Angels acknowledge   Re 16:5.

Exhibited in

His testimonies.  Ps 119:138,144.

His commandments.  De 4:8; Ps 119:172.

His judgments.  Ps 19:9; 119:7,62.

His word.  Ps 119:123.

His ways.  Ps 145:17.

His acts.  Jdj 5:11; 1Sa 12:7.

His government.  Ps 96:13; 98:9.

The gospel.  Ps 85:10; Ro 3:25,26.

The final judgment.  Ac 17:31.

The punishment of the wicked.  Ro 2:5; 2Th 1:6; Re 16:7; 19:2.

 

Shown to the posterity of saints   Ps 103:17.

Shown openly before the heathen   Ps 98:2.

God delights in the exercise of   Jer 9:24.

The heavens shall declare   Ps 50:6; 97:6.

Saints

Ascribe, to him.  Job 36:3; Da 9:7.

Acknowledge, in his dealings.  Ezr 9:15.

Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper.  Jer 12:1; Ps 73:12-17.

Recognise, in the fulfilment of his promises.  Ne 9:8.

Confident of beholding.  Mic 7:9.

Upheld by.  Isa 41:10.

Do not conceal.  Ps 40:10.

Mention, only.  Ps 71:16.

Talk of.  Ps 35:28; 71:15,24.

Declare to others.  Ps 22:31.

Magnify.  Ps 7:17; 51:14; 145:7.

Plead in prayer.  Ps 143:11; Da 9:16.

 

Leads God to love righteousness   Ps 11:7.

We should pray

To be led in.  Ps 5:8.

To be quickened in.  Ps 119:40.

To be delivered in.  Ps 31:1; 71:2.

To be answered in.  Ps 143:1.

To be judged according to.  Ps 35:24.

For its continued manifestation.  Ps 36:10.

 

His care and defence of his people designed to teach   Mic 6:4,5.

The wicked have no interest in   Ps 69:27.

Illustrated   Ps 36:6.

 

Antiquity of   Ge 24:22; 38:18.

Made of gold and set with precious stones   Nu 31:50,51; Song 5:14.

Were worn

On the hands.  Ge 41:42.

On the arms.  2Sa 1:10.

In the ears.  Job 42:11; Ho 2:13; Eze 16:12.

In the nose.  Isa 3:21.

 

Rich men distinguished by   Jas 2:2.

Women of rank adorned with   Isa 3:16,21.

Of kings

Used for sealing decrees.  Es 3:12; 8:8,10.

Given to favourites as a mark of honour.  Ge 41:42; Es 3:10; 8:2.

 

Numbers of, taken from Midianites   Nu 31:50.

Illustrative

Of the glory of Christ.  Song 5:14.

(Put on the hands,) of favour.  Lu 15:22.

 

Source of   Job 28:10; Ps 104:8,10.

Enclosed within banks   Da 12:5.

Flow through valleys   Ps 104:8,10.

Some of

Great and mighty.  Ge 15:18; Ps 74:15.

Deep.  Eze 47:5; Zec 10:11.

Broad.  Isa 33:21.

Rapid.  Jdj 5:21.

Parted into many streams.  Ge 2:10; Isa 11:5.

 

Run into the sea   Ec 1:7; Eze 47:8.

God's power over, unlimited   Isa 50:2; Na 1:4.

Useful for

Supplying drink to the people.  Jer 2:18.

Commerce.  Isa 23:3.

Promoting vegetation.  Ge 2:10.

Bathing.  Ex 2:5.

 

Baptism often performed in   Mt 3:6.

Of Canaan abounded with fish   Le 11:9,10.

Banks of

Covered with flags.  Ex 2:3,5.

Planted with trees.  Eze 47:7.

Frequented by doves.  Song 5:12.

Frequented by wild beasts.  Jer 49:19.

Places of common resort.  Ps 137:1.

Frequently overflowed.  Jos 3:15; 1Ch 12:15.

Peculiarly fruitful.  Ps 1:3; Isa 32:20.

 

Gardens often made beside   Nu 24:6.

Cities often built beside   Ps 46:4; 137:1.

Often the boundaries of kingdoms   Jos 22:25; 1Ki 4:24.

Mentioned in scripture

Of Eden.  Ge 2:10.

Of Jotbath.  De 10:7.

Of Ethiopia.  Isa 18:1.

Of Babylon.  Ps 137:1.

Of Egypt.  Ge 15:18.

Of Damascus.  2Ki 5:12.

Of Ahava.  Ezr 8:15.

Of Judah.  Joe 3:18.

Of Philippi.  Ac 16:13.

Abana.  2Ki 5:12.

Arnon.  De 2:36; Jos 12:1.

Chebar.  Eze 1:1,3; 10:15,20.

Euphrates.  Ge 2:14.

Gihon.  Ge 2:13.

Gozan.  2Ki 17:6; 1Ch 5:26.

Hiddekel.  Ge 2:14.

Jabbok.  De 2:37; Jos 12:2.

Jordan.  Jos 3:8; 2Ki 5:10.

Kanah.  Jos 16:8.

Kishon.  Jdj 5:21.

Pharpar.  2Ki 5:12.

Pison.  Ge 2:11.

Ulai.  Da 8:16.

 

Many, fordable in some places   Ge 32:22; Jos 2:7; Isa 16:2.

Illustrative

Of the abundance of grace in Christ.  Isa 32:2; Joh 1:16.

Of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit.  Ps 46:4; Isa 41:18; 43:19,20; Joh 7:38,39.

Of heavy afflictions.  Ps 69:2; Isa 43:2.

Of abundance.  Job 20:17; 29:6.

Of people flying from judgments.  Isa 23:10.

(Steady course of,) of peace of saints.  Isa 66:12.

(Fruitfulness of trees planted by,) of the permanent prosperity of saints.  Ps 1:3; Jer 17:8.

(Drying up of,) of God's judgments.  Isa 19:1-8; Jer 51:36; Na 1:4; Zec 10:11.

(Overflowing of,) of God's judgments.  Isa 8:7,8; 28:2,18; Jer 47:2.

 

Often composed of Flint   De 8:15; 32:13.

Described as

Hard.  Jer 5:3.

Durable.  Job 19:24.

Barren.  Eze 26:4,14; Am 6:12; Lu 8:6.

 

Often sharp-pointed and craggy   1Sa 14:4.

Often had holes and clefts   Ex 33:22.

Were a defence to a country   Isa 33:16.

Dreaded by mariners   Ac 27:20.

Inhabited by

Wild goats.  Job 39:1.

Conies.  Ps 104:18; Pr 30:26.

Doves.  Song 2:14; Jer 48:28.

Eagles.  Job 39:28; Jer 49:16.

 

The olive tree flourished amongst   De 32:13; Job 29:6.

Bees often made their honey amongst   De 32:13; Ps 81:16.

Used as

Altars.  Jdj 6:20,21,26; 13:19.

Places for idolatrous worship.  Isa 57:5.

Places of Observation.  Ex 33:21; Nu 23:9.

Places of safety in danger.  1Sa 13:6; Isa 2:19; Jer 16:16; Re 6:15.

Places for shelter by the poor in their distress.  Job 24:8; 30:3,6.

 

The shadow of, grateful to travellers during the heat of the day   Isa 32:2.

Houses often built on   Mt 7:24,25.

Tombs often hewn out of   Isa 22:16; Mt 27:60.

Important events often engraved upon   Job 19:24.

Mentioned in scripture

Adullam.  1Ch 11:15.

Bozez.  1Sa 14:4.

Engedi.  1Sa 24:1,2.

Etam.  Jdj 15:8.

Horeb in Rephidim.  Ex 17:1-6.

Meribah in Kadesh.  Nu 20:1-11.

Oreb.  Jdj 7:25; Isa 10:26.

Rimmon.  Jdj 20:45.

Seneh.  1Sa 14:4.

Selahammahlekoth in the wilderness of Maon.  1Sa 23:25,28.

Selah in the valley of salt.  2Ki 14:7; 2Ch 25:11,12.

 

Man's industry in cutting through   Job 28:9,10.

Hammers used for breaking   Jer 23:29.

Casting down from, a punishment   2Ch 25:12.

Miracles connected with

Water brought from.  Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11.

Fire ascended out of.  Jdj 6:21.

Broken in pieces by the wind.  1Ki 19:11.

Rent at the death of Christ.  Mt 27:51.

 

God's power exhibited in removing   Job 14:18; Na 1:6.

Illustrative of

God as creator of his people.  De 32:18.

God as the strength of his people.  Ps 18:1,2; 67:2; Isa 17:10.

God as defence of his people.  Ps 31:2,3.

God as refuge of his people.  Ps 94:22.

God as salvation of his people.  De 32:15; Ps 89:26; 95:1.

Christ as refuge of his people.  Isa 32:2.

Christ as foundation of his church.  Mt 16:18; 1Pe 2:6.

Christ as source of spiritual gifts.  1Co 10:4.

Christ as a stumbling stone to the wicked.  Isa 8:14; Ro 9:33; 1Pe 2:8.

A place of safety.  Ps 27:5; 40:2.

Whatever we trust in.  De 32:31,37.

The ancestor of a nation.  Isa 51:1.

 

Clean and fit for food   De 12:15; 14:5.

Male of, called the roebuck   1Ki 4:23.

Described as

Cheerful.  Pr 5:19.

Wild.  2Sa 2:18.

Swift.  1Ch 12:8.

 

Inhabits the mountains   1Ch 12:8.

Often hunted by men   Pr 6:5.

Illustrative of

Christ.  Song 2:9,17.

The church.  Song 4:5; 7:3.

A good wife.  Pr 5:19.

The swift of foot.  2Sa 2:18.

 

Called the world from its extent   Lu 2:1.

Represented by the

Legs of iron in Nebuchadnezzar's vision.  Da 2:33,40.

Terrible beast in Daniel's vision.  Da 7:7,19.

 

Rome the capitol of   Ac 18:2; 19:21.

Judea a province of, under a procurator or a governor   Lu 3:2; Ac 23:34,26; 25:1.

Allusions to military affairs of

Strict obedience to superiors.  Mt 8:8,9.

Use of the panoply or defensive armour.  Ro 13:12; 2Co 6:7; Eph 6:11-17.

Soldiers not allowed to entangle themselves with earthly cares.  2Ti 2:4.

Hardship endured by soldiers.  2Ti 2:3.

The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers.  Php 2:25.

Danger of sentinels' sleeping.  Mt 28:13,14.

Expunging from the muster roll name of soldiers guilty of crimes.  Re 3:5.

Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves.  2Ti 4:7,8.

Triumphs of victorious generals.  2Co 2:14-16; Col 2:15.

Different military officers.  Ac 21:31; 23:23,24.

Italian and Augustus' band.  Ac 10:1; 27:1.

 

Allusions to judicial affairs of
Person accused, examined by scourging.  Ac 22:24,29.

Criminals delivered over to the soldiers for execution.  Mt 27:26,27.

Accusation in writing placed over the head of those executed.  Joh 19:19.

Garments of those executed given to the soldiers.  Mt 27:35; Joh 19:23.

Prisoners chained to soldiers for safety.  Ac 21:33; 12:6; 2Ti 1:16; Ac 28:16.

Accusers and accused confronted together.  Ac 23:35; 25:16-19.

Accused person protected from popular violence.  Ac 23:20,24-27.

Power of life and death vested in its authorities.  Joh 18:31,39,40; 19:10.

All appeals made to the emperor.  Ac 25:11,12.

Those who appealed to Caesar, to be brought before him.  Ac 26:32.

 

Allusions to citizenship of
Obtained by purchase.  Ac 22:28.

Obtained by birth.  Ac 22:28.

Exempted from the degradation scourging.  Ac 16:37,38; 22:25.

 

Allusions to grecian game adapted by
Gladiatorial fights.  1Co 4:9; 15:32.

Foot races.  1Co 9:24; Php 2:16; 3:11-14; Heb 12:1,2.

Wrestling.  Eph 6:12.

Training of combatants.  1Co 9:25,27.

Crowning of conquerors.  1Co 9:25; Php 3:14; 2Ti 4:8.

Rules observed in conducting.  2Ti 2:5.

 

Emperors of, mentioned
Tiberius.  Lu 3:1.

Augustus.  Lu 2:1.

Claudius.  Ac 11:28.

Nero.  Php 4:22; 2Ti 4:22.

 

Predictions respecting
Its universal dominion.  Da 7:23.

Its division into ten parts.  Da 2:41-43; 7:20,24.

Origin of papal power in.  Da 7:8,20-25.