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Faith – Foundation
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Faith
Is the substance of things hoped for—.
Is the evidence of things not seen—.
Commanded—; .
The objects of, are
God.—.
Christ.—; .
Writings of Moses.—; .
Writings of the prophets.—; .
The gospel.—.
Promises of God.—; .
In Christ is
The gift of God.—; ; ; .
The work of God.—; .
Precious.—.
Most holy.—.
Fruitful.—.
Accompanied by repentance.—; .
Followed by conversion.—.
Christ is the Author and Finisher of—.
Is a gift of the Holy Spirit—.
The Scriptures designed to produce—; .
Preaching designed to produce—; ; ,,; .
Through it is
Remission of sins.—; .
Justification.—; ,,,; ; .
Salvation.—; .
Sanctification.—; .
Spiritual light.—,.
Spiritual life.—; .
Eternal life.—,; ,.
Rest in heaven.—.
Edification.—; .
Preservation.—.
Adoption.—; .
Access to God.—; .
Inheritance of the promises.—; .
The gift of the Holy Spirit.—; ; .
Impossible to please God without—.
Justification is by, to be of grace—.
Essential to the profitable reception of the gospel—.
Necessary in the Christian warfare—,; .
The gospel effectual in those who have—.
Excludes self-justification—,.
Excludes boasting—.
Works by love—; ; .
Produces
Hope.—.
Joy.—; .
Peace.—.
Confidence.—; .
Boldness in preaching.—; .
Christ is precious to those having.—.
Christ dwells in the heart by.—.
Necessary in prayer.—; .
Those who are not Christ's have not.—,.
An evidence of the new birth.—.
By it saints
Live.—.
Stand.—; .
Walk.—; .
Obtain a good report.—.
Overcome the world.—,.
Resist the devil.—.
Overcome the devil.—.
Are supported.—; .
Saints die in—.
Saints should
Be sincere in.—; .
Abound in.—.
Continue in.—; .
Be strong in.—.
Stand fast in.—.
Be grounded and settled in.—.
Hold, with a good conscience.—.
Pray for the increase of.—.
Have full assurance of.—; .
True, evidenced by its fruits—.
Without fruits, is dead—,,.
Examine whether you be in—.
All difficulties overcome by—; ; .
All things should be done in—.
Whatever is not of, is sin—.
Often tried by affliction—,.
Trial of, works patience—.
The wicked often profess—,.
The wicked destitute of—; ; ; .
Protection of, illustrated
A shield.—.
A breastplate.—.
Exemplified
Caleb.—.
Job.—.
Shadrach, & c.—.
Daniel.—,.
Peter.—.
Woman who was a sinner.—.
Nathanael.—.
Samaritans.—.
Martha.—.
The Disciples.—.
Thomas.—.
Stephen.—.
Priests.—.
Ethiopian.—.
Barnabas.—.
Sergius Paulus.—.
Philippian jailor.—,.
Romans.—.
Colossians.—.
Thessalonians.—.
Lois.—.
Paul.—.
Abel.—.
Enoch.—.
Noah.—.
Abraham.—,.
Isaac.—.
Jacob.—.
Joseph.—.
Moses.—,.
Rahab.—.
Gideon & c.—,,.
Faithfulness
A characteristic of saints—; ; ; .
Exhibited in
The service of God.—.
Declaring the word of God.—; ; .
The care of dedicated things.—.
Helping the brethren.—.
Bearing witness.—.
Reproving others.—; .
Situations of trust.—; ; .
Doing work.—.
Keeping secrets.—.
Conveying messages.—; .
All things.—.
The smallest matters.—.
Should be to death—.
Especially required in
Ministers.—; .
The wives of ministers.—.
The children of ministers.—.
Difficulty of finding—.
The wicked devoid of—.
Associate with those who exhibit—.
Blessedness of—; .
Blessedness of, illustrated—,; ,.
Exemplified
Joseph.—,.
Moses.—; ,.
David.—.
Hananiah.—.
Abraham.—; .
Daniel.—.
Paul.—,.
Timothy.—.
Tychicus.—.
Epaphras.—.
Onesimus.—.
Silvanus.—.
Antipas.—.
Faithfulness of God, The
Is part of his character—; ; .
Declared to be
Great.—.
Established.—.
Incomparable.—.
Unfailing.—; .
Infinite.—.
Everlasting.—; .
Should be pleaded in prayer—.
Should be proclaimed—; .
Manifested
In his counsels.—.
In afflicting his saints.—.
In fulfilling his promises.—; ; ; .
In keeping his covenant.—; .
In executing his judgments.—; .
In forgiving sins.—.
To his saints.—; .
Saints encouraged to depend on.—.
Should be magnified.—; .
Fall of Man, The
By the disobedience of Adam—,,; ,,.
Through temptation of the devil—; ; .
Man in consequence of
Made in the image of Adam.—; ,.
Born in sin.—; ; ; ; .
A child of wrath.—.
Evil in heart.—; ; ; .
Blinded in heart.—.
Corrupt and perverse in his ways.—; ; .
Depraved in mind.—; ; ; .
Without understanding.—,; ; .
Receives no the things of God.—.
Comes short of God's glory.—.
Defiled in conscience.—; .
Intractable.—.
Estranged from God.—; ; ; .
In bondage to sin.—; ,; ; .
In bondage to the devil.—; ,.
Constant in evil.—; .
Conscious of guilt.—,,.
Unrighteous.—; .
Abominable.—; .
Turned to his own way.—.
Loves darkness.—.
Corrupt & c in speech.—,.
Devoid of the fear of God.—.
Totally depraved.—; .
Dead in sin—; .
All men partake of the effects of—; ; ; .
Punishment consequent upon
Banishment from Paradise.—.
Condemnation to labour and sorrow.—,; ,.
Temporal death.—; ; .
Eternal death.—; ,; .
Cannot be remedied by man—; ; .
Remedy for, provided by God—; .
Families
Of saints blessed—.
Should
Be taught the Scriptures.—,.
Worship God together.—.
Be duly regulated.—; ,,.
Live in unity.—; .
Live in mutual forbearance.—; ,.
Rejoice together before God.—.
Deceivers and liars should be removed from—.
Warning against departing from God—.
Punishment of irreligious—.
Good—Exemplified
Abraham.—.
Jacob.—.
Joshua.—.
David.—.
Job.—.
Lazarus of Bethany.—.
Cornelius.—,.
Lydia.—.
Jailor of Philippi.—.
Crispus.—.
Lois.—.
Famine
Sent by God—.
Often on account of sin—,; .
One of God's four sore judgments—.
Caused by
God's blessing withheld.—,; .
Want of seasonable rain.—; ; .
Rotting of the seed in the ground.—.
Swarms of insects.—,; .
Blasting and mildew.—; .
Devastation by enemies.—,.
Often long continued—; ,.
Often severe—; ; .
Expressed by
Taking away the stay of bread, & c.—.
Cleanness of Teeth.—.
The arrows of famine.—.
Often accompanied by war—; .
Often followed by pestilence—; ; .
Things eaten during
Wild herbs.—,.
Ass's flesh.—.
Dung.—; .
Human flesh.—; ,.
Provisions sold by weight during—.
Suffering of brute creation from—,.
Caused
Burning and fever.—.
Blackness of the skin.—; .
Grief and mourning.—.
Faintness.—.
Wasting of the body.—; .
Death.—; .
God provided for his people during—,; ; ; .
Instances of, in scripture
In the days of Abraham.—.
In the days of Isaac.—.
In the days of Joseph.—.
In the day of the Judges.—.
In the reign of David.—.
In the reign of Ahab.—; .
In the time of Elisha.—.
During the siege of Samaria.—.
Of seven years foretold by Elisha.—.
In the time of Jeremiah.—.
During the siege of Jerusalem.—.
After the captivity.—.
In the reign of Claudius Caesar.—.
Before destruction of Jerusalem.—.
The Jews in their restored state not to be afflicted by—,.
Illustrative of
A dearth of the means of grace.—,.
Destruction of idols.—.
Fasting
Spirit of, explained—,.
Not to be made a subject of display—.
Should be to God—; .
For the chastening of the soul—.
For the humbling of the soul—.
Observed on occasions of
Judgments of God.—; .
Public calamities.—.
Afflictions of the Church.—.
Afflictions of others.—; .
Private afflictions.—.
Approaching danger.—.
Ordination of ministers.—; .
Accompanied by
Prayer.—; .
Confession of sin.—; ,.
Mourning.—.
Humiliation.—; .
Promises connected with—; .
Of hypocrites
Described.—,.
Ostentatious.—.
Boasted of, before God.—.
Rejected.—; .
Extraordinary Exemplified
Our Lord.—.
Moses.—; ,.
Elijah.—.
National Exemplified
Israel.—Jdj 20:26; ; ,; .
Men of Jabesh-gilead.—.
Ninevites.—.
Of Saints Exemplified
David.—; .
Nehemiah.—.
Esther.—.
Daniel.—.
Disciples of John.—.
Anna.—.
Cornelius.—.
Christians.—.
Apostles.—.
Paul.—.
Of the wicked—Exemplified
Elders of Jezreel.—.
Ahab.—.
Pharisees.—; .
Fatherless
Find mercy in God—.
God will
Be a father of.—.
Be a helper of.—.
Hear the cry of.—.
Execute the judgment of.—; .
Punish those who oppress.—; ; .
Punish those who judge not.—,.
Visit in affliction—.
Let them share in our blessings—.
Defend—; .
Wrong not, in judgment—.
Defraud not—.
Afflict not—.
Oppress not—.
Do no violence to—.
Blessedness of taking care of—; ,; ,.
The wicked
Rob.—.
Overwhelm.—.
Vex.—.
Oppress.—.
Murder.—.
Judge not for.—; .
A curse on those who oppress—.
Promises with respect to—.
A type of Zion in affliction—.
Exemplified
Lot.—,.
Daughters of Zelophehad.—.
Jotham.—Jdj 9:16-21.
Mephibosheth.—.
Joash.—.
Esther.—.
Favour of God, The
Christ the special object of—.
Is the source of
Mercy.—.
Spiritual life.—.
Spiritual wisdom leads to—.
Mercy and truth lead to—,.
Saints
Obtain.—.
Encompassed by.—.
Strengthened by.—.
Victorious through.—.
Preserved through.—.
Exalted in.—.
Sometimes tempted to doubt.—.
Domestic blessings traced to—.
Disappointment of enemies an assured evidence of—.
Given in answer to prayer—.
Pray for—; .
Plead, in prayer—; .
To be acknowledged—.
The wicked
Uninfluenced by.—.
Do not obtain.—; .
Exemplified
Naphtali.—.
Samuel.—.
Job.—.
The Virgin Mary.—,.
David.—.
Fear, Godly
God is the object of—.
God is the author of—,.
Searching the Scriptures gives the understanding of—.
Described as
Hatred of evil.—.
Wisdom.—; .
A treasure to saints.—; .
A fountain of life.—.
Sanctifying.—.
Filial and reverential.—,.
Commanded—; ; ; .
Motives to
The holiness of God.—.
The greatness of God.—,.
The goodness of God.—.
The forgiveness of God.—.
Wondrous works of God.—,.
Judgments of God.—.
A characteristic of saints—.
Should accompany the joy of saints—.
Necessary to
The worship of God.—; .
The service of God.—; .
Avoiding of sin.—.
Righteous government.—.
Impartial administration of justice.—.
Perfecting holiness.—.
Those who have
Afford pleasure to God.—.
Are pitied by God.—.
Are accepted of God.—.
Receive mercy from God.—,; .
Are blessed.—; .
Confide in God.—; .
Depart from evil.—.
Converse together of holy things.—.
Should not fear man.—,; .
Desires of, fulfilled by God.—.
Days of, prolonged.—.
Should be
Prayed for.—.
Exhibited in our callings.—.
Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope.—.
Constantly maintained.—; ; .
Taught to others.—.
Advantages of—; ; ,.
The wicked destitute of—; ; ; .
Exemplified
Abraham.—.
Joseph.—; .
Obadiah.—.
Nehemiah.—.
Job.—,.
Christians.—.
Cornelius.—.
Noah.—.
Fear, Unholy
A characteristic of the wicked—.
Is described as
A fear of idols.—.
A fear of man.—; .
A fear of judgments.—; ; ,.
A fear of future punishment.—.
Overwhelming.—; ,.
Consuming.—.
A guilty conscience leads to—,; ; .
Seizes the wicked—; .
Surprises the hypocrite—,.
The wicked judicially filled with—,; ; .
Shall be realised—; .
God mocks—.
Saints sometimes tempted to—.
Saints delivered from—; .
Trust in God, a preservative from—.
Exhortations against—; .
Exemplified
Adam.—.
Cain.—.
Midianites.—Jdj 7:21,22.
Philistines.—.
Saul.—,.
Adonijah's guests.—.
Haman.—.
Ahaz.—.
Belshazzar.—.
Pilate.—.
Felix.—.
Feast of Dedication, The
To commemorate the cleansing of the temple after its defilement by Antiochus—.
Held in the winter month, Chisleu—.
Feast of Jubilee, The
Held every fiftieth year—,.
Began upon the day of atonement—.
Called the
Year of liberty.—.
Year of the redeemed.—.
Acceptable year.—.
Was specially holy—.
Proclaimed by trumpets—; .
Enactments respecting
Cessation of all field labour.—.
The fruits of the earth to be common property.—.
Redemption of sold property.—.
Restoration of all inheritances.—,,; .
Release of Hebrew servants.—,,.
Houses in walled cities not redeemed within a year, exempted from the benefit of—.
Sale of property calculated from—,.
Value of devoted property calculated from—.
Illustrative of the Gospel—,; ,.
Feast of the New Moon, The
Held first day of the month—.
Celebrated with blowing of trumpets—; ,.
Sacrifices at—.
A season for
Inquiring of God's messengers.—.
Worship in God's house.—; .
Entertainments.—,.
Observed with great solemnity—; ; ; .
Restored after captivity—; .
Mere outward observance of, hateful to God—,.
Disliked by the ungodly—.
The Jews deprived of, for sin—.
Observance of, by Christians, condemned—; .
Feast of Pentecost, The
Held fiftieth day after offering first sheaf of barley harvest—,; .
Called the
Feast of harvest.—.
Feast of weeks.—; .
Day of the first fruits.—.
Day of Pentecost.—.
To be perpetually observed—.
All males to attend—,; .
A holy convocation—; .
A time of holy rejoicing—,.
The first fruits of bread presented at—; .
Sacrifices at—,; .
The law given from Mount Sinai upon—,; ,.
The Holy Spirit given to apostles at—.
Observed by the church—; .
Feast of Purim, or Lots, The
Instituted by Mordecai—.
To commemorate the defeat of Haman's wicked design—; .
Began fourteenth of twelfth month—.
Lasted two days—.
Mode of celebrating—,.
The Jews bound themselves to keep—,.
Confirmed by royal authority—.
Feast of Sabbatical Year, The
A sabbath for the land—.
Kept every seventh year—; .
Surplus of sixth year to provide for—.
Enactments respecting
Cessation of all field labour.—,.
The fruits of the earth to be common property.—; ,.
Remission of debts.—; .
Release of all Hebrew servants.—; .
Public reading of the law at feast of tabernacles.—.
No release to strangers during.—.
Release of, not to hinder the exercise of benevolence—.
Jews threatened for neglecting—,,; .
The seventy years captivity a punishment for neglecting—,.
Restored after the captivity—.
Feast of Tabernacles, The
Held after harvest and vintage—.
Began fifteenth of seventh month—,.
Lasted seven days—,; ,.
Called the feast of ingathering—,.
All males obliged to appear at—,.
First and last days of, holy convocations—,; ,.
Sacrifices during—,; .
To be observed
With rejoicing.—,.
Perpetually.—.
The people dwelt in booths during—; ,.
The law publicly read every seventh year at—; .
Customs observed at
Bearing branches of palms.—; .
Drawing water from the pool of Siloam.—; ,.
Singing hosannas.—; ,.
To commemorate the sojourn of Israel in the desert—.
Remarkable celebrations of
At the dedication of Solomon's temple.—,.
After the captivity.—; .
Feast of the Passover, The
Ordained by God—,.
Commenced the fourteenth of the first month at even—,,; ; .
Lasted seven days—; .
Called the
Passover.—; .
Jew's passover.—; .
Lord's passover.—,.
Feast of unleavened bread.—; .
Days of unleavened bread.—; .
All males to appear at—; .
Paschal lamb eaten first day of—,.
Unleavened bread eaten at—; .
Leaven
Not to be in their houses during.—.
Not to be in any of their quarters.—; .
Nothing with, to be eaten.—.
Punishment for eating.—,.
First and last days of, holy convocations—; ,.
Sacrifices during—; .
The first sheaf of barley harvest offered the day after the
Sabbath in—.
To commemorate the
Passing over the first-born.—,.
Deliverance of Israel from bondage of Egypt.—,; ; .
To be perpetually observed during the Mosaic age—; .
Children to be taught the nature and design of—,; .
Purification necessary to the due observance of—; .
Might be kept in the second month by those who were unclean at the appointed time—; ,,.
No uncircumcised person to keep—,.
Strangers and servants when circumcised might keep—,.
Neglect of, punished with death—.
Improper keeping of, punished—,.
Remarkable celebrations of
On leaving Egypt.—,.
In the wilderness of Sinai.—.
On entering the land of promise.—,.
In Hezekiah's reign.—.
In Josiah's reign.—,; ,.
After the captivity.—,.
Before the death of Christ.—.
Moses kept through faith—.
Christ always observed—; ; ,.
The people of Jerusalem lent their rooms to strangers for—,.
The Lord's Supper instituted at—.
Custom of releasing a prisoner at—; ,.
The Sabbath in, a high day—.
The day before the Sabbath in, called the preparation—,.
Illustrative of redemption through Christ—,.
Feasts of Trumpets, The
Held the first day of seventh month—; .
A memorial of blowing of trumpets—.
A holy convocation and rest—,.
Sacrifices at—.
Feasts, the Anniversary
Instituted by God—.
Enumerated—,.
Called
Appointed feasts.—.
Feasts of the Lord.—.
Solemn feasts.—; .
Solemn meetings.—.
Were a time of thankfulness—.
All males to attend—; .
Children commenced attending, when twelve years old—.
Females often attended—,; .
The Jews attended gladly—,.
The Jews went up to, in large companies—; .
The dangers and difficulties encountered in going up to, alluded to—,.
The land divinely protected during—.
Offerings to made at—; ,.
Were seasons of
Joy and gladness.—; .
Sacrificing.—; ; .
Entertainments.—,.
The ten tribes seduced by Jeroboam from attending.—.
The Jews dispersed in distant parts often attended.—; .
Christ attended.—; .
Rendered unavailing by the impiety of the Jews.—,; .
Illustrative of general assembly of the church.—.
Feet, The
Necessary members of the body—,.
Parts of, mentioned in scripture
Heel.—; ; .
Sole.—; .
Toes.—; ; .
Often swift—; .
Were liable to
Disease.—.
Swelling from walking.—.
Injury from stones, & c.—.
Early use of shoes—.
Of women often adorned with tingling ornaments—,.
Of the Jews
Neglected in affliction.—; .
Bare in affliction.—.
Washed frequently.—; .
Stamped on the ground in extreme joy or grief—; .
Washing for others, a menial office—; .
Of strangers and travellers washed—; ; ; .
Neglect of washing, disrespectful to guest—.
Respect exhibited by falling at—; ; ; ; .
Reverence expressed by kissing—,.
Sleep expressed by covering—.
Subjection expressed by licking the dust of—.
Condemnation expressed by shaking the dust from—; .
Subjugation of enemies expressed by placing on their necks—; .
Origin of uncovering in consecrated places—; .
Of enemies often maimed and cut off—Jdj 1:6,7; .
Of criminals
Bound with fetters.—.
Placed in stocks.—; .
Path of, to be pondered—.
To be refrained from evil—; .
To be turned to God's testimonies—.
To be directed by God's word—.
To be guided by wisdom and discretion—,,.
Of the wicked
Swift to mischief.—.
Swift to shed blood.—; .
Ensnared.—; .
Of saints
At liberty.—; .
Kept by God.—; .
Established by God.—; .
Guided by Christ.—; .
Illustrative
(Set on a rock,) of stability.—.
(Set in a large place,) of liberty.—.
(Sliding,) of yielding to temptation.—; ; ; .
(Treading under,) of complete destruction.—; .
(Washed or dipped in oil,) of abundance.—; .
(Dipped in blood,) of victory.—.
Fig Tree, The
Produces a rich sweet fruit—Jdj 9:11.
Not found in desert places—.
Abounded in
Egypt.—.
Canaan.—; .
Often grew wild—.
Sometimes planted in vineyards—.
Propagated by the Jews—.
Required cultivation—.
Fruit of, formed after winter—,.
Leaves of, put forth, a sign of the approach of summer—.
Reasonableness of expecting fruit upon, when full of leaves—.
Fruit of
Eaten fresh from the tree.—,.
Eaten dried in cakes.—.
Gathered and kept in baskets.—.
First ripe esteemed.—; .
Used in the miraculous healing of Hezekiah.—; .
Sold in the markets.—.
Sent as presents.—; .
A species of, produced vile and worthless fruit—.
Leaves of, used by Adam for covering—.
Afforded a thick shade—,.
Often unfruitful—.
Failure of, a great calamity—.
The Jews punished by
God's breaking down.—.
Failure of fruit on.—; .
Enemies devouring fruit of.—.
Barking and eating of, by locusts.—,,; .
Illustrative
(Barren,) of mere professors of religion.—; ,.
(Sitting under one's own,) of prosperity and peace.—; .
Fruit of, illustrative
Of good works.—.
(Good,) of saints.—,.
(Bad,) of wicked men.—.
(First ripe,) of the fathers of the Jewish church.—.
(Untimely and dropping,) of the wicked ripe for judgment.—; ; .
Fire
Can be increased in intensity—,.
Though small, kindles a great matter—.
Things connected with
Burning coals.—.
Flame.—; .
Sparks.—; .
Ashes.—; .
Smoke.—; .
Kept alive by fuel—; .
Characterised as
Bright.—.
Spreading.—.
Enlightening.—; .
Heating.—.
Melting.—; .
Purifying.—; ; .
Drying.—; .
Consuming.—Jdj 15:4,5; ; ,.
Insatiable.—.
Sacred
Came from before the Lord.—.
Always burning on the altar.—.
All burn offerings consumed by.—,.
Incense burned with.—; .
Guilt of burning incense without.—.
Restored to the temple.—.
Frequently employed as an instrument of divine vengeance—; ; .
Miraculous
In the burning bush.—.
Plagued the Egyptians.—,.
Led the people of Israel in the desert.—; .
On Mount Sinai at giving of law.—,.
Destroyed Nadab and Abihu.—.
Destroyed the people at Taberah.—.
Consumed the company of Korah.—.
Consumed the sacrifice of Gideon.—Jdj 6:21.
Angel ascended in.—Jdj 13:20.
Consumed the sacrifice of Elijah.—.
Destroyed the enemies of Elijah.—,.
Elijah taken up in a chariot of.—.
God appeared in—; .
Christ shall appear in—; .
Punishment of the wicked shall be in—; .
In houses
Lighted in the winter.—.
Lighted in spring mornings.—.
Not to be lighted on the Sabbath.—.
Made of charcoal.—.
Made of wood.—.
Injury from, to be made good by the person who kindled it—.
Illustrative of
God's protection.—; .
God's vengeance.—; .
Christ as judge.—; .
The Holy Spirit.—; .
The church destroying her enemies.—.
The word of God.—; .
Zeal of saints.—; .
Zeal of angels.—; .
God's enemies.—; .
Lust.—,.
Wickedness.—.
The tongue.—; .
The self-righteous.—.
The hope of hypocrites.—.
Persecution.—.
Affliction.—.
Judgments.—; ; .
First Born, The
Of man and beast dedicated to God—,; .
Dedicated to commemorate the sparing of the first born of Israel—; ; .
Of clean beasts
Not to labour.—.
Not shorn.—.
Not taken from the dam for seven days.—; .
Offered in sacrifice.—.
Could not be a free-will offering.—.
Antiquity of offering.—.
Flesh of, the priest's portion.—.
Of clean beasts
To be redeemed.—.
Law of redemption for.—.
Of the ass to be redeemed with lamb or its neck broken—; .
Of Israel
Tribe of Levi taken for.—,; .
To be redeemed.—; .
Price of redemption for.—,.
Price of, given to the priests.—.
Laws respecting, restored after the captivity—.
Laws respecting, observed at Christ's birth—,.
The beginning of strength and excellency of power—; .
Precious and valuable—; .
Objects of special love—; ,.
Privileges of
Precedence in the family.—,.
Authority over the younger children.—; .
Special blessing by the father.—,.
The father's title and power.—.
A double portion of inheritance.—.
In case of death the next brother to raise up seed to.—,; .
Not to be alienated by parents through caprice.—,.
Could be forfeited by misconduct.—,,; .
Could be sold.—,; ,.
Instances of superseded
Cain.—,.
Japheth.—.
Ishmael.—.
Esau.—; ,.
Manasseh.—.
Reuben, & c.—,.
Aaron.—,; ,.
David's brothers.—.
Adonijah.—,.
Illustrative of
The dignity, & c of Christ.—; ; .
The dignity, & c of the church.—.
First Fruits, The
To be brought to God's house—.
Different kinds of
Barley harvest.—.
Wheat harvest.—; ,.
Wine and oil.—.
Wool.—.
Honey.—.
Fruit of new trees in fourth year.—,.
All agricultural produce.—.
To be the very best of their kind—.
Holy to the Lord—.
God honoured by the offering of—.
Offering of, consecrated the whole—.
To be offered
Without delay.—.
In a basket.—.
With thanksgiving.—.
Allotted to the priests—,; ; .
Law of, restored after the captivity—,; .
Illustrative of
The Jewish church.—.
First converts in any place.—.
Church of Christ.—; .
Resurrection of Christ.—,.
Fishes
Created by God—,; .
Made for God's glory—,; .
Inhabit
Seas.—; .
Rivers.—; .
Ponds.—; .
Number and variety of—.
Different in flesh from beasts & c—.
Cannot live without water—.
Man given dominion over—,; .
Man permitted to eat—,.
Used as food
By the Egyptians.—.
By the Jews.—.
Mode of cooking alluded to—; .
The people of Tyre traded in—.
Sold near the fish gate at Jerusalem—; .
Distinction between clean and unclean—; ,.
Mentioned in scripture
Leviathan.—; .
Whale.—; .
Solomon wrote the history of—.
No likeness of, to be made for worship—; .
Catching of, a trade—; .
Taken with
Nets.—; .
Hooks.—; .
Spears.—.
Often suffered for man's sin.—; .
Miracles connected with
Multiplying a few.—; .
Immense draughts of.—,; ,.
Procuring tribute money from.—.
Dressed on the shore.—.
Illustrative
Of the whole population of Egypt.—,.
Of the visible church.—.
Of men ignorant of future events.—.
Of those ensnared by the wicked.—.
(Good,) of saints.—,.
(Bad,) of mere professors.—,.
Flattery
Saints should not used—,.
Ministers should not use—.
The wicked use, to
Others.—; .
Themselves.—.
Hypocrites use, to
God.—.
Those in authority.—.
False prophets and teachers use—; .
Wisdom, a preservative against—.
Worldly advantage obtained by—,.
Seldom gains respect—.
Avoid those given to—.
Danger of—; .
Punishment of—; .
Exemplified
Woman of Tekoah.—,.
Absalom.—.
False prophets.—.
Darius's courtiers.—.
Pharisees, & c.—.
People of Tyre, & c.—.
Flowers
Wild in fields—.
Cultivated in gardens—,.
Described as
Beautiful.—.
Sweet.—.
Evanescent.—; .
Appear in spring.—.
Mentioned in scripture
The lily.—; .
The lily of the valley.—.
The rose.—.
The rose of Sharon.—.
Of the grass.—.
Garlands of, used in worship of idols—.
Representations of, on the
Golden candlestick.—,; .
Sea of brass.—; .
Wood work of the temple.—,,,.
Illustrative of
The graces of Christ.—.
Shortness of man's life.—; .
Kingdom of Israel.—.
Glory of man.—.
Rich men.—,.
Fools
All men are, without the knowledge of God—.
Deny God—; .
Blaspheme God—.
Reproach God—.
Make a mock at sin—.
Despise instruction—; .
Hate knowledge—.
Delight not in understanding—.
Sport themselves in mischief—.
Walk in darkness—.
Hate to depart from evil—.
Worship of, hateful to God—.
Are
Corrupt and abominable.—.
Self-sufficient.—; .
Self-confident.—.
Self-deceivers.—.
Mere professors of religion.—.
Full of words.—.
Given to meddling.—.
Slanderers.—.
Liars.—.
Slothful.—.
Angry.—.
Contentious.—.
A grief to parents.—; .
Come to shame—.
Destroy themselves by their speech—,; .
The company of, ruinous—.
Lips of, a snare to the soul—.
Cling to their folly—; .
Worship idols—; ,.
Trust to their own hearts—.
Depend upon their wealth—.
Hear the gospel and obey it not—.
The mouth of, pours out folly—.
Honour is unbecoming for—,.
God has no pleasure in—.
Shall not stand in the presence of God—.
Avoid them—; .
Exhorted to seek wisdom—.
Punishment of—; ; .
Exemplified
Rehoboam.—.
Israel.—.
Pharisees.—,.
Forests
Tracts of land covered with trees—.
Underbrush often in—.
Infested by wild beasts—; ; ; ; .
Abounded with wild honey—,.
Often afforded pasture—.
Mentioned in scripture
Bashan.—; ; .
Hareth.—.
Ephraim.—,.
Lebanon.—; .
Carmel.—; .
Arabian.—.
The south.—,.
The king's.—.
Supplied timber for building—.
Were places of refuge—; .
Jotham built towers, & c, in—.
The power of God extends over—.
Called on to rejoice at God's mercy—.
Often destroyed by enemies—; ; .
Illustrative
Of the unfruitful world.—.
(A fruitful field turned into,) of the Jews rejected by God.—; .
(Destroyed by fire,) of destruction of the wicked.—; ,; .
Forgetting God
A characteristic of the wicked—; .
Backsliders are guilty of—,.
Is forgetting his
Covenant.—; .
Works.—,; .
Benefits.—; .
Word.—; .
Law.—,; .
Past deliverance.—Jdj 8:34; .
Power to deliver.—.
Encouraged by false teachers—.
Prosperity often leads to—; .
Trials should not lead to—.
Resolve against—,.
Cautions against—; .
Exhortation to those guilty of—.
Punishment of—,; ; ,; ; .
Forgiveness of Injuries
Christ set an example of—.
Commanded—; .
To be unlimited—; .
A characteristic of saints—.
Motives to
The mercy of God.—.
Our need of forgiveness.—.
God's forgiveness of us.—.
Christ's forgiveness of us.—.
A glory to saints—.
Should be accompanied by
Forbearance.—.
Kindness.—; .
Blessing and prayer.—.
Promises to—; .
No forgiveness without—; .
Illustrated—.
Exemplified
Joseph.—,.
David.—; ; .
Solomon.—.
Stephen.—.
Paul.—.
Forsaking God
Idolaters guilty of—; .
The wicked guilty of—.
Backsliders guilty of—.
Is forsaking
His house.—.
His covenant.—; ; ; .
His commandments.—.
The right way.—.
Trusting in man is—.
Leads men to follow their own devices—.
Prosperity tempts to—; .
Wickedness of—; .
Unreasonableness and ingratitude of—,.
Brings confusion—.
Followed by remorse—.
Brings down his wrath—.
Provokes God to forsake men—Jdj 10:13; ; ,.
Resolve against—; .
Curse pronounced upon—.
Sin of, to be confessed—.
Warnings against—; .
Punishment of—; ,; ; ; .
Exemplified
Children of Israel.—.
Saul.—.
Ahab.—.
Amon.—.
Kingdom of Judah.—,; ; ; .
Kingdom of Israel.—; .
Many disciples.—.
Phygellus, & c.—.
Balaam.—.
Fortresses
Places strong by nature—.
Places fortified by art—.
The security of a nation—; .
Places used as
Cities.—Jdj 9:31; .
Strong-holds.—Jdj 6:2; .
Forts.—; .
Strong towers.—.
Afforded protection in danger—Jdj 6:2.
Defended against enemies—.
Often
Entered by the enemy.—.
Spoiled.—.
Levelled.—.
Deserted, & c.—.
Destruction of, threatened.—.
Illustrative of
God's protection.—; .
Christ, the defence of saints.—.
Protection afforded to ministers.—.
Foundation
The lowest part of a building, and on which it rests—; .
Figuratively applied to
The heavens.—.
The earth.—; .
The world.—; .
The mountains.—.
The ocean.—.
Kingdoms.—.
Laid for
Cities.—; .
Walls.—; .
Houses.—.
Temples.—; .
Towers.—,.
Described as
Of stone.—.
Deep laid.—.
Strongly laid.—.
Joined together by corner stones.—; ; .
Security afforded by—; .
Illustrative of
Christ.—; .
Doctrines of the apostles, & c.—.
First principles of the gospel.—,.
Decrees and purposes of God.—.
Magistrates.—.
The righteous.—.
Hope of saints.—.
Security of saints' inheritance.—.
R. A. Torrey, The New Topical Text Book (1897). Public domain. Text from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library.