Pagans.—See
Heathen.
Παλιγγενεσία, import
of the word, XVI. 251.
Papists.—See
Papery.
A Summary
of this Article:—
I. The
Use and
Intent of Parables.
II. Elucidation
of Parables occurring in the
Old Testament.
III. Elucidation
of Parables occurring in the
New Testament.
——
I. The
Use
and
Intent
of Parables.
Why Jesus Christ taught the Jews by parables, generally, XI. 397,
398; particularly, to counteract their prejudices, 399; to prepare
them for fuller instruction, ibid.
to render them inexcusable if they should reject his word, 400.
Parables, why derived from objects of sense, 417.
II. Elucidation
of Parables occurring in the
Old Testament.
Jotham’s parable of the Bramble and the
Trees, III. 47–52.
Nathan’s parable of the Poor Man and his Lamb, 265–269.
Isaiah’s parable of
the Vineyard, VII. 490–493.
Ezekiel’s parable
of the Twig of a Cedar, IX. 386–390.
III. Elucidation
of Parables occurring in the
New Testament.
1. Parables,
under which Jesus Christ illustrates his own character.
Living Bread, XIII. 382–384. The Good Shepherd, 499–502.
The Vine, XIV. 50–52.
The Rejected Corner–stone, XIII. 80–83.
2. Parables
introductory to the more direct promises and descriptions of the
kingdom of God.
The Creditor and Two Debtors, XI. 481–483. The Sower, 401–404.
3. Parables
descriptive of the kingdom of Christ.
The Tares, XI. 408–411. The Grain of Mustard–seed, XII. 33–35. The
Leaven, XI. 405–411. The Hidden Treasure, 411–413. The Pearl of
Great Price, 414–416. The Net, 417–420. The Householder, 420–422.
The Springing Field, XII. 30–33. The Patched Garment and the New
Wine in Old Bottles, 326–330. The Lighted Candle, 372–374.
4. Parables
descriptive of the graces and duties necessary to, and the sins
which exclude from, the kingdom of God.
The New Birth, XIII. 245–250. The Single Eye, XI. 221–223. The
Beam and the Mote, 242–245. The Wise Builder, 279–282. The
Relapsed Demoniac, 388–390. The Blind leading the Blind, XII.
345–348. The Perverse Children, 361–365. The Great Supper,
527–530. The Foolish Builder, and the Inconsiderate King, 530–534.
The Pounds, XIII. 52–54, 57–61. The Rebellious Citizens, 54–57.
The Unmerciful Servant, XI. 481–483. The Good Samaritan, XII.
422–425. The Strong Man Armed, 449–453. The Rich Fool, 475–478.
The Ambitious Guest, 518–521. The Unjust Steward, 552–556. The
Rich Man and Lazarus, 559–568. The Wedding Garment, XI. 507–510.
The Strait and Narrow Ways, 268–270. Good and Corrupt Trees, XII.
348–350. The Lighted Candle, 372–374. The Single Eye, XI. 221–225.
5. Parables
illustrating the mercy of God to penitent sinners
The Insolvent Debtors, XII. 365–367. The Lost Sheep, 535–537. The
Lost Piece of Money, 537–541. The Prodigal Son, 545–552.
6. Parables
illustrating the true nature of Prayer.
The Importunate Widow, XIII. 27–30. The Publican and the Pharisee,
31–33.
7. Parables
foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem, the end of the
Jewish polity, and the preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles.
The Barren Fig–tree, XII. 503–506.
The Labourers in the Vineyard, XI. 484–488.
The Two Sons, 495–499. The Vineyard let to Hire, XII. 131–136.
XIII. 77–80.
The Marriage Feast, XI. 499–506.
8. Parables
preparatory to the Day of Judgment
The Budding Fig–tree, XIII. 88–90.
The Wise Householder, the Faithful and Wise Servant, and the Evil
Servant, XII. 482–488.
9. Parables
descriptive of the Day of Judgment.
The Wise and the Foolish Virgins, XI. 530–533. The Talents,
534–537. The Sheep and the Goats, 537–542.
Paradise,
covenant made with Adam in, I. 12–17. The expulsion of our first
parents thence, 43, 44.
Paralytic,
circumstances of the healing of, XII. 10, 11; Christ’s vindication
of it, 11, 12.
Pardon
of our iniquities, one of the blessings of the new covenant, IX.
239. The blessedness of those who are pardoned, XV. 100–106.
Pardon conferred by Christ, XXI. 273.—See
Forgiveness.
Parents,
responsibility of, I. 55. III. 472. Job’s anxiety for his children
an example to them, 309–314. Their duties, XVIII. 262. Addresses
to parents, I. 584. II. 93, 94. III. 297, 298. IV. 34. VII. 79.
VIII. 182. XII. 272.
Partiality, undue, to ministers,
reproved, XVI. 104–108. Caution against forming a partial judgment
of others, XVII. 248.
Passions:—A
sense of our sinfulness, a good corrective of evil passions, IV.
171–176. The passions, moderated and regulated by the Gospel, XI.
140, 141.
Passover:—Moses’
faith in relation to it, XIX. 416–422. Its design, I. 377, 378.
The manner of its celebration, 379, 380, 382, 383. The solemn
passover celebrated by Hezekiah, IV. 194–197. Christ’s desire to
eat the last passover with his disciples, XIII. 91–96. How Christ
is our Passover, XVI. 163, 164. Exhortation grounded upon it, 164,
165.
Patience
of God, illustrated, I. 396. How exercised, IV. 226–228. To be
admired by us, II. 216. Exhausted, IV. 228, 229. Patience of
Christ, under his sufferings, XIX. 454–457. Patience, a
characteristic of the meek believer, XI. 59. The duty of patience
enforced, XX. 1–6. Patient perseverance urged, 101–107. Examples
of Patience.—See
Submission.
Patriarchs, an example to us, of the
practical efficacy of faith, XIX. 394–396.
Patriotism, a sacred duty, II. 169.
Spurious patriotism described, in the rebellion of Korah, Dathan,
and Abiram, II. 88–91. Moses an example of a true patriot, 169.
Paul,
or Saul:
His conversion considered as a record fur our instruction,
XIV. 353, 354. XVIII. 489, 490; and a model for our imitation,
XIV. 354–356. The ends of his conversion as stated by himself,
XVIII. 491, 492. His prayer on his conversion, XIV. 357–361. His
own account of his conversion, 542–547. His commission, 569–574.
Paul denounces a sentence of blindness against Elymas the
sorcerer, 410–414; preached the glad tidings of the resurrection,
418–421; and the sure mercies of David, 421–423; with the danger
of despising the Gospel salvation, 424–427; that tribulation is
the way to heaven, 431–433. Paul, in company with Barnabas, visits
the Churches which they had planted, 443–447. Lydia converted by
his preaching, 448–452. He casts out a spirit of divination at
Philippi, 452–455. He converts the Jailor there, 456–458; proves
that Jesus is the Messiah, 459–463; preaches repentance at Athens,
467–469; and the appointment of a day when Christ will judge the
world, 471–474. The uproar of the Ephesians against him, 495–497.
His Sermon at Troas, 500–505. His appeal to the elders at Ephesus,
505–508; and the duty of ministers, 508–512. His own fidelity,
512–519. Recommends watchfulness, 519–522. His valediction to the
Ephesian elders, 522–525. Recommends liberality by the words of
Jesus, 526–530. His readiness to suffer for Christ, 531–536;
becomes a Nazarite, 536–541. His vindication before Felix,
547–552. His labours to maintain a conscience void of offence,
552–556. His discourse before Felix, with its effects, 566–568.
His testimony, 574–576. His vindication of his own ministry,
577–581. His comparison, 581–586. His deliverance from shipwreck,
587–590; is bitten by a viper, but uninjured, 590, 591. Declares
to the Jews at Rome, that the Gospel is sent to the Gentiles,
599–604. His love to the Church at Rome, XV. 5–9. No contradiction
between him and James, on the subject of justification by faith,
XV. 95. His spiritual conflicts, 181–185. His confidence, 324–326;
and the grounds thereof, 326, 327. His assurance of persevering,
329, 330; and the grounds of it, 331, 332. His love for his
brethren the Jews, 372–376. His request that the Roman Christians
would pray for him, 586–588; its reasonableness, 588, 589; and
importance, 589, 590. A pattern of apostolical preaching, XVI. 54,
55. His indifference to men’s judgment, 145–147. His meekness,
151–154. The important alternative proposed by him to the
Corinthians, 155–158. His manner of seeking heaven, 211–214. The
nature of the Gospel preached by him, 346, 347; in, what manner it
should be regarded by us, 347, 348. The benefits which will accrue
to those who duly receive it, 349. Paul’s declaration that all is
of grace, considered, 351–356. His experience in dying daily,
371–374. The grounds of his thanksgiving for his consolations
under trials, 395–398. His sense of the constraining power of
Christ’s love, 515–519. Paul, a portrait of the character of a
Christian minister, 536–541. His zeal illustrated and improved,
613–620. Character of the Gospel preached by him, XVII. 7–11. Why
he manifested such zeal in maintaining it, 12–14. Peter reproved
by him, 43–47; instruction to be gathered therefrom, 47–49. Why he
gloried in the cross of Christ, 260–263. His prayer for the
Ephesians illustrated, 325–332. How his imprisonment promoted the
spread of the Gospel, XVIII. 16. His rejoicing that Christ was
preached, 17–21. His prospects both in life and in death, 29; the
dilemma to which they reduced him, 30. The ultimate decision of
his mind, 31. His views in the prospect of martyrdom, 74, 75; what
they should teach us, 76–78. Why he preferred the knowledge of
Christ to all other things, 87–91. Holy ambition encouraged from
his example, 100–103. How we should imitate his example, 104, 105;
particularly in the lessons he has taught us, 130–132; and in his
conduct, 132, 133. The blessedness of taking him for our model,
133–135. His contentment, 136–141. His prayer for the Colossians,
that they might grow in grace, 153–156. The great subject and
manner of his ministrations, 175–177. His lively interest in the
welfare of the Thessalonians, 272, 273; his thankfulness for their
reception of the Gospel, 295–299. His earnestness in enforcing
advancement in holiness, 324–328. His prayer for the complete
sanctification of the Thessalonians, 364–370. His sentiments on
the happy state of the Thessalonian Church, 373, 374. The ground
of his thanksgiving for the Thessalonians, 391, 392. His love to
the elect, XIX. 26, 27. The end he aimed at, in their behalf, 28.
His character delineated, 60, 61; and proposed to imitation,
61–63. His intercession with Philemon for Onesimus, 123–130.
Peace:—
A state of peace, a season of peculiar danger, II. 609, 610.
The blessings of public peace stated, and the duty of thankfulness
for them enforced, III. 554–556.
Peace, the work of righteousness, VIII. 48–54.
Peace of conscience, a ground of joy to the believer, V. 72.
The peace of those who love God’s law, VI. 377.
Peace in the heart, an effect of true religion, VII. 40; is
promised by God to the believer, 619, 620.
The effecting of our peace, one end of Christ’s sufferings, VIII.
357. The fruit of divine teaching, 445–449. No peace to the
wicked, 494–497; nor in the way of sin, 513–517,
A fulness of peace imparted by the Gospel, XV. 581.
The promotion of peace in all around us, a part of the Christian’s
walk, XVII. 336. Peace in the conscience, produced by the Gospel
of peace, 467–470.
Blessedness of those who have obtained peace with God, through
Christ, XVIII. 370. The desirableness of peace to nations, 409; to
societies, 410; and to individuals, 411.
Peace–makers, the characters of,
described, XI. 71–73. Their blessedness, 73–75. A peaceful
disposition produced by the Gospel of peace, XVII. 471–473.
Peace–offering, nature of, I. 604.
In what manner it was offered, 605; and on what occasions,
ibid. 606.
Practical improvement of it, 607, 608.
Pearl
of Great Price, the parable of, explained, XI. 414–417.
Penitence,
true, characteristic marks of, X. 50; described, V. 386–388.
Seasons of penitence recommended, XIX. 316–322.
Examples of true penitence:—The
Israelites, at Horeb, I. 514–518. David, III. 269–274. Manasseh,
IV. 218–222. Josiah, 222–226. The Ninevites, X. 265–268. Peter,
XIII. 121–125. The penitent Robber, 149–152. The first Christian
Converts, XIV. 253–256. The Ephesian Believers, 492. The
Corinthian Church, XVI. 565–569.
Penitents,
God’s promises to, I. 679–683. They receive mercy from God, and
why, 516–518. A penitential retrospect enjoined, II. 311–315. God
will surely receive penitents, III. 438. The enviable condition of
true penitents, IV. 225. The equity of the divine procedure
towards them, V. 97, 98. The reflections of a true penitent, IX.
228, 229; and the reflections of God over him, 229, 230. Christ is
dear to true penitents, 444. The mercy of God to them, 498. His
dealings with them, X. 5–13. What blessings they may expect,
142–144; and on what ground, 145, 146. The disposition of the true
penitent, and God’s notice of it, XII. 153–158. Address to those
who think themselves penitents, 501. Their blessedness, 552. The
true penitent’s inquiry, and God’s answer, XIV. 253–256. The happy
condition of the self–condemning penitent, XX. 369–371.
Encouragement to mourning penitents, V. 411, 419–422, 428. VIII.
298. X. 51, 92, 170, 171. XI. 387. XIV. 469.
Penitent
thief, or robber, petition of, to
Christ, XIII. 149, 150. Christ’s encouraging answer to him, 150,
151.
Pentecost,
feast of, the effusion of the Holy Spirit, on, XIV. 239–244. In
what light to be viewed by us, 245–248.
Penuel,
punishment of the men of, III. 43–47.
PEOPLE OF
GOD,
OR
OF CHRIST
Their
character generally stated, XII. 26. XIX. 202, 251. XX. 465;
particularly, they maintain a sense of the Divine presence, II.
527; depend on Divine aid, 528; delight in obeying the will of
God, ibid.
VIII. 565. They know the joyful sound of the Gospel, VI. 107, 108.
They know the name of God, and set their love upon him, 141, 142.
They are superior to the world, VIII. 565; are active in doing
good, 566; and consistent in their conduct,
ibid. They are a
poor and afflicted people, 616. God’s estimate of them, XIX.
439–442. They are found in the worst of times, III. 416–419. God’s
regard for them, I. 152–154. XIX. 251, 252. How God dwells in them
and they in him, XX. 465, 466; and how they may know it, 466, 467.
God’s interposition for them when necessary, I. 187. His care of
them, VI. 452–454. Their prayers are acceptable to him, I.
154–156. What they may expect from God in trouble, 321. What
should be their chief concern under trials, 322. The promise of
God’s presence with them, explained, 322–327. Their distinguishing
privileges, 367–371. II. 528, 529. God puts a difference between
his people and others, I. 371–373. God’s condescension to them,
390–393. Christ, the Healer of his people, 414–417. They are to be
decided and firm, 503–508. Their security, II. 142. IV. 339–342.
VI. 146–148; and increase, II. 143. Their happiness, II. 143,
154–156, 537–539. VI. 108, 109, 131–135. VIII. 17–21, 563–567. Not
one of them shall perish, II. 167. God’s regard for them, 477–480.
Strength promised them equal to their day, 530–536. Triumphs
prepared for them, III. 19. God’s relation to them, IV. 16–23; and
regard for them, 112–115; still are they hated and persecuted,
298, 299. God himself is their portion, V. 73–78; and an
all–sufficient portion, 85–89. What secrets God reveals to them,
169–171. How He shews his covenant to them, 171–173. His care of
them, 229–233. VIII. 157–169; interest in them, V. 298–300. What
return he expects from them, 300, 301. God’s banner over them,
441–445. He is their habitation, 518–521. Identity of interests
between God and his people, VI. 23, 24; whence it arises, 24, 25;
what use they are to make of it at the throne of grace, 26. The
beauty of Jehovah imparted to his people, 125–131; their security,
137–141. VII. 578–583. Their duty plain and simple, VI. 144. They
are near to God, by relation, choice, and habit, 516–519. God
loves them and makes them lovely, 523, 524. God’s purification of
them, VII. 474–478. Their high privilege, 564, 565; and heavenly
employment, 565–567. God, their Protector, and their consequent
duty, VIII. 40–45. His anxiety for their comfort, 85, 118–121.
Their privileges in seasons of distress, 99–100. God’s kindness to
them, 169–174. His care for them, 225–230. His love for them,
609–611. His tender concern for them, 239–243. They will not be
forgotten by God, 264–267. Christ’s satisfaction in his people,
407–416. God’s relation to them, 583–585; and delight in them,
585, 586. How they plead with God, 617, 618. The consolations
provided by God for them, 641–647. His invitation to his people,
IX. 35–41. God’s gracious designs towards them, 187–191. His mercy
towards them, 307–310. What effect it should produce on them, 310.
Unwillingness of God to forsake them, 363, 364. They are corrected
and reclaimed by God, X. 1–5. Spiritual knowledge peculiar to
them, and why, 159–167. Their security, II. 142. IV. 339–342. VI.
146–148. X. 236, 237. XIV. 145, 146. XVI. 227, 228. Christ’s love
for them, XI. 391–396. XII. 26, 27. His interest in them, 76–78.
God’s controversy with them, X. 316–321. He is their protection
and glory, 443–446; sympathy with them, 446–450. How God deals
with them in trials, 533–536. Compared to a little flock, XII.
479, 480. Their privileges, 480, 481. The glory which Christ gives
them, XIV. 141–143. His intercession for them, 144–147. Their
dangers, 394–396; and duties, 397, 398. They are a chosen remnant,
XV. 401–404. Improvement of this doctrine, 404–406. Their
infirmities, XVI. 621, 622. The duty of their more established
brethren towards them, 622–624. Their success in fervent prayer,
625–628. God glorified in his people, XVII. 24–28. His power to
bless them, 329–332. Persecuted in every age, XX. 2, 3; their duty
in this case, 4, 5. Christ’s constant care for their protection,
and their consequent duty, XXI. 28.
Perfect,
who are so in the Gospel sense, XVI. 60. They alone behold the
manifold wisdom of God, 61, 62.
PERFECTION
I. The
Perfections of God:—
A just view of them to be obtained, II. 476;
of Christ, VI. 203, 204.
They are all glorified in the Gospel, XVIII. 474–478.
Perfection of the Holy Scriptures, XXI. 277–279.
II. Christian
Perfection:—
Its nature, II. 381, 382; enforced, 382, 383.
No absolute perfection here below, VII. 213–216.
Going on to perfection, explained, XIX. 225–231.
Pergamos, scope of Christ’s
Epistle to the Church at, XXI. 54. The character with which he
is invested, ibid.
54–56. Our interest in it, 56–58. Their fidelity commenced, 58,
59. Their unfaithfulness reproved, 59–61, The blessedness
promised to those of her members who overcome, 63–65.
Perpetuity of Christ’s kingdom, V.
540–542, 546. VIII. 529–533.
Persecuted for righteousness’
sake, address to, I. 343; consolation for them, XIV. 78–82. XX.
220–227; advice to them, 267, 268. Christ’s promise to the
persecuted Church at Smyrna, XXI. 40, 41.
Persecution of the saints of God,
danger of, III. 455. Smaller acts of persecution, as well as
greater, noticed by God, 471. Comfort under persecution, VI.
329–333. What it is to be persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
XI. 75–77; its blessedness, 77–79; encouragement to bear it,
84–87. Persecution, the lot of those who will live godly in
Christ Jesus, and why, XIX. 63–65. Persecution for Christ’s
sake, how to be regarded, XX. 254–259.
I. Perseverance
in Prayer,
recommended from the example of Jacob, I. 247, 248.
Perseverance in seeking Christ, crowned with success, VII.
433–437.
The duty of persevering in prayer, XIII. 26–28.
II. Final
Perseverance:—
Its source, IX. 257, 258.
The encouragement to persevere unto the end, XI. 321–324.
Who may cherish a good hope of persevering to the end, XIV. 192,
193.
Paul’s assurance of perseverance, XV. 329–332.
The true means of persevering to the end, XIX. 358–366.
Patient perseverance urged, XX. 101–107. The perseverance of the
saints does not consist in an indefectible principle of grace,
497; but in the immutability of God’s purpose, 408; and the
sufficiency of his grace, ibid.
No real difference between these two views, 409, 410.
Persons,
proofs of the distinction of, in the Godhead, VIII. 235, 236.
Pertinacity, when to be considered
as unamiable and sinful, XVII. 33–35. When it becomes a virtue
of prime necessity, 35–37.
Peter, call of, to the
apostleship, XI. 41. His mother–in–law cured of a fever, XII.
314–317. Saved by Christ, when sinking in the sea, XI. 426–429.
His confession of Christ rewarded, XII. 445–452. His noble reply
to Christ, XIII. 404, 405. His mistaken tenderness reproved, XI.
452–456. His self–confidence reproved, XII. 185–188. His
indiscretion in wounding Malchus, XIII. 118, 119. His denial of
Christ, XII. 188–190. His fall and repentance, XIII. 121–125.
His conduct at the miraculous draught of fishes, XII. 318–320.
Demonstrates Jesus to he the Christ, XIV. 248–252. His address
to the first Christian converts, 254–260. A cripple healed by
him, 266–270. His address to the Jews upon that miracle,
287–290. Asserts salvation to be by Christ alone, 291–295. The
declaration of Peter and John to the Jewish council, 297–299.
Dorcas restored to life by Peter, 361–365. His address to
Cornelius, 369–388. His deliverance from prison, 402–405. His
judgment, concerning the abrogation of the Jewish law, 440, 441.
Paul’s reproof of Peter, XVII. 43–47; instruction to be gathered
from it, 47–49. His salutation of the saints, XX. 284–286. On
what assured grounds he was enabled to bear his testimony
respecting Jesus Christ, 318–320.
Pharaoh,
an example of obduracy, I. 64. Ingratitude of his butler,
269–272. His advancement of Joseph, 273–276. God to be regarded
in it, 286–290. Jacob’s interview with Pharaoh, 297–300. Impious
reply of Pharaoh to Moses, 334–339. His refusal to let Israel
go, 339–343. God’s hardening of his heart, explained, 347–351.
Reason of his elevation to the throne of Egypt, 352–358.
Expostulation of Moses with him, 362–367. Deliverance of Israel
from him at the Red Sea, 403–407.
Pharisees, character of, and of
pharisaic righteousness, XI. 99–102, 441. In what respects we
must exceed it, 102. In its nature and extent, 103. In its
principle and end, 103–105. Why our righteousness must exceed
theirs, 105–108. Address to those who come short of the
righteousness of the Pharisees, 109, 110; or who are resting in
it, 110, 111; or, who profess to have attained it, 112. Caution
against their leaven, XII. 457–462. Their inveterate malignity
towards Jesus Christ, 515. Their utter want of candour,
ibid. His
conduct towards them, 516, 517. The parable of the Proud
Pharisee and the Humble Publican, XIII. 31–34.
Philadelphia, Epistle to the
Church at, XXI. 101. Attributes given to Christ in it, 101–105.
The testimony borne to the believers at Philadelphia, 107. The
promise given to them, ibid.
108. The caution administered, 108, 109. The improvement we
should make of them, 109–111. The reward promised to the
victorious members of the Philadelphian Church, 112–114. Its
excellency, 114–116.
Philemon, observations on St.
Paul’s Epistle to, XIX. 117.
Philip,
request of, that Christ would shew unto him the Father, XIV.
29–31. Christ’s reproof of him, 32, 33. The subject of his
discourse at Samaria, 335, 336. Its effect, 337, 338. He
preaches to and converts the Ethiopian eunuch, 343–347.
Philippi, a spirit of divination
expelled at, XIV. 452–455. The conversion of the Philippian
jailor, 456–459; Paul’s prayer for the Philippians’ growth in
grace, XVII. 6–10. His earnest recommendation of unity to them,
40–44.
Philistines, capture the ark of
God, III. 135; which they return to Bethshemesh, 137–141.
Jonathan’s victory over them, 179–182.
Phylacteries, use and intent of,
II. 83–87.
Physician:—Christ, our Physician,
IX. 84–88. In what sense they that are whole have no need of the
physician, XII. 13–15. The proverb—‘Physician, heal thyself,’
explained, 303, 304. To whom it may be addressed, 304–306.
I. Piety
towards God, true
characteristics of, IV. 66–68. XVIII. 165. God’s acceptance of
it, IV. 68, 69. Importance of it, IV. 351. The constituents of
true piety, and how to be obtained, V. 415–417. The wisdom of
true piety, VI. 318–322. The superior comfort of true piety,
482, 483; which is a preservative from evil, VII. 9–15. The
wisdom of true piety, 107. True piety rare, 208–210. Its effects
in the world, 266–268. Motives to the cultivation of piety, 270.
The piety of the three Hebrew Youths, IX. 480–484; and of
Daniel, 516–527. The happiness of true piety, X. 200. The
intimate connexion of piety and knowledge, XIII. 418–420. The
piety of the first Christians, XIV. 263, 264; of the
Thessalonians, XVIII. 270–273. Practical piety enforced,
539–542.
II. Early
Piety, illustrated in
the characters of Abijah,
III. 385–390; of Obadiah,
398–401; of Josiah,
562–566; of Jesus Christ,
XII. 269–273.
III. Filial
Piety, illustrated in the
character of Ruth,
III. 89–95. Its reward, 102–108; and in the conduct of
Jesus Christ,
XIV. 183.
Pilate,
accusation of Jesus Christ before, XIII. 126–128. Herod’s
reconciliation with him, 129–131. Christ’s good confession
before Pilate, XIV. 157–160. Pilate’s inquiry about truth,
163–166. His attempt to save Jesus Christ, 167–171. His protest
after pronouncing sentence on Jesus Christ, XI. 581–588.
Barabbas released by him, 588–593; and Jesus condemned, XIII.
132–136. The superscription affixed by his command upon the
cross, XIV. 171–175.
Pilgrimage, life compared to, I.
299. Character of the Christian pilgrims, IX. 218, 219. Their
journey described in its commencement and progress, 220, 221.
Pillar
erected by Jacob at Bethel, explained and improved, I. 225–239;
also, the pillar and the cloud, 395–397. The victorious servants
of God, why termed ‘Pillars of the Temple,’ XXI. 112–114.
Pisgah,
Moses views Canaan from the summit of, II. 217–222.
Plant
of Renown, Christ why so
represented, IX. 429–431. Our duty towards him, 431–433.
Pleading of the Church with God,
VIII. 294–297.
Pleasantness of religion,
delineated, VII. 30–33.
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Pleasing ourselves:—what is
implied in believers not
pleasing themselves, XV. 543. Motives why they should not please
themselves, 541, 542. What is implied in pleasing our neighbour,
544.
Pleasure, address to the votaries
of, VII. 35, 36. The evil of carnal pleasures, 405–408.
Plucking out the right hand and
eye, explained, XI. 132–137.
Poor,
when in trouble, are objects of compassion, IV. 453, 454. V.
261–263. The duty of relieving them enforced, from political
expediency, IV. 454, 455; and from Christian necessity, 456,
457. Their advantages compared with those of the rich, VII.
276–281. The spiritually poor, objects of God’s favour, VIII.
638–640. The poor, living by faith, X. 397–402. Liberality to
the poor recommended, XII. 279–283, 521–527. XVI. 569–574,
574–578, 584–589. The benefit of attention to the poor, 589–594.
The duty of remembering them, XVII. 39–43. Effects of religion
on the poor, XX. 17–19, 20. What inheritance God has chosen for
them, 55, 56. Why he has chosen it for them in particular,
56–58. Addresses to the poor, V. 265. X. 401.
Poor in
spirit, who they are, XI. 47, 48.
Their privileges, 49; and comforts,
ibid. 50. XII.
344.
Portion
of the Christian typified by the birthright, I. 211–215. The
Lord’s portion is his people, II. 477–480. The portion of those
who fear God, V. 162–167. God is an ever–present, and an
all–sufficient, and an eternal portion, VI. 17. The portion of
the faithful man, VII. 286–288; and of the Christian, XIX.
534–536. The different portions of the righteous and the wicked,
contrasted, VII. 341–344.
Potter’s power over the clay, IX.
160–162.
Pounds,
parable of the, explained, XIII. 52–54, 57–61.
Poverty,
snares of, VII. 313.—See Poor.
Power
of God, illustrated, I. 102; especially in accomplishing his own
will, II. 64; is uncontrollable, 515, 516. The power of Christ’s
resurrection, XVIII. 97, 98. What it is to know Christ, as
exercising this power, 98, 99. The extent and source of the
Christian’s power, 141–145. The riches of power displayed in the
Gospel as an instrument of salvation, 442–445. Immutability of
Christ in the extent of his power, XIX. 504–506.
Practice, inutility of, without
principle, X. 420–424.
Praise, the proper employment
of the whole intelligent creation, VII. 555, 556. All creatures
called upon to praise God, VI. 527–529. The duty and the ground
of praise, 242–245. Mercy and judgment, special grounds of
praise to God, 182–185. The duty of praise, for His mercies,
205–209, 215–218, 235–238, 433–436, 485–490; especially for the
mercy of redemption, 238–241. VII. 556, 557; for temporal
mercies, VI. 512–516; for his goodness, 523–526. The Gentiles
called to praise God, 291–294. With what frame of mind our
praise should ever he accompanied, VII. 557, 558. The danger of
loving the praise of men more than the praise of God, XIII.
567–572.
Praiseworthy duties, stated and
recommended, XVIII. 125, 126. Their importance, 126–129.
A
Summary of this Article:—
I. The
Nature of Prayer.
II. Constituents
of Acceptable Prayer.
III. The
Duty and
Privilege of
Prayer.
IV. Social
Prayer.
V. Private
Prayer.
VI. On
the Efficacy of
Prayer, with eminent
Examples of successful Prayer, recorded for our
instruction and encouragement.
——
I. The
Nature
of Prayer:—
Its characteristic marks are, earnest desire, XI. 251;
confession, V. 159; petition, 160. VIII. 622; a taking hold of
God, VIII. 622; persevering endeavours, XI. 251; humble
expectation, 252. Prayer is the pulse of the soul, XII. 334. The
ground of prayer, V. 161.
II. Constituents
of Acceptable Prayer:—
A deep sense of our own depravity, III. 351. Renunciation of all
dependence upon ourselves, I. 246. A contrite sense of our
extreme unworthiness, IX. 560. Just apprehensions of the nature
of God, ibid.
Humility of mind. III. 343, 344. A simple reliance upon the
promises of God, I. 247. Confidence of heart, III. 345, 346. A
determination to persevere, I. 247, 248. The duty of
persevering, XIII. 24–26. Faith, IV. 4. IX. 327. XII. 125–129.
442. Fervour of spirit, III. 344, 345. Holy importunity, IV. 3.
IX. 560. Humble affiance in Christ, IX. 561; and a believing
view of him, III. 352. Consistency of life and conversation,
347, 348. Watchfulness and prayer to be united, XII. 169–171.
III. The
Duty
and
Privilege
of Prayer:—
The duty of prayer, generally enforced, V. 185–188. It is an
easy and reasonable duty, XIV. 100, 101. Its necessity, 101. IX.
260, 261. Its importance, 252, 253. It is a privilege as well as
a duty, XII. 129, 333; and an acceptable duty, XIV. 101. It is
the means of the richest blessings, XVII. 325–328. The happiness
of God’s praying people, XI. 184. God’s condescension and
readiness in hearing prayer, II. 62. III. 26. VI. 493–498. X.
229–233. What we may confidently hope for, in God’s house of
prayer, III. 340–342. Answers to prayer to be acknowledged by
us, V. 481–485. The promises of God, an encouragement to prayer,
III. 261–265; also, his mercy, VI. 411–415. Christ engages to
answer prayer, XIV. 30–38. What we may hope to obtain by fervent
and persevering prayer, VI. 478–480. The prayers of the upright
are God’s delight, VII. 156. The prayers of the unregenerate,
considered and contrasted with those of the regenerate, X.
89–92. The consequences of a due and acceptable performance,
XIV. 103. The believer’s confidence in drawing nigh to God in
prayer, XX. 548–550; and his encouragement to abound in that
duty, 550, 551. How believers are to pray earnestly in the Holy
Ghost, 568, 569. The blessedness of those who live nigh unto God
in prayer, VIII. 637. Prayer the appointed means of obtaining
God’s blessings, IX. 184, 185. The goodness of God to
supplicants, 325–327. Prayer, our chief preservative, X.
327–332. The aspect of prayer on the Christian’s warfare, XVII.
508–511. What kind of prayer will secure the victory, 511–516.
Prayer, an antidote to excessive carefulness, XVIII. 120–122.
Christian principles improved in prayer, XIX. 549–554.
Cautions against hypocrisy and superstition in prayer, XI.
176–179.
The evil of neglecting prayer, IV. 93–96. The consequences of
neglecting prayer, VIII. 623, 624.
The folly of prayerless men, 636.
Addresses to those who restrain or neglect prayer, VI. 443. XI.
186. XVII. 516, 517. XVIII. 122, 123;
and to those who are waiting upon God, XVII. 518, 519.
IV. Social
Prayer:—The
efficacy of social or united prayer, XI. 478–481. XIV. 405. The
benefits of united prayer, illustrated in the case of the
Apostles, 305–309; and in the deliverance of Peter from prison,
402–405.
V. Private
Prayer,
encouragement to, III. 349.
VI. On
the
Efficacy
of Prayer, with eminent
Examples
of successful Prayer, recorded for our
Instruction and Encouragement.
1. On
the Efficacy of
prayer, I. 532, 539. III. 352–354. VI. 56–60, 248, 442.
VIII. 633–635. IX. 261–263, 337–339. XI. 253, 254.
Prayer effectual to any extent, VI. 60–62;
especially fervent prayer, XX. 118–123.
2. Examples
of successful prayer:—
Abraham’s prayer in behalf of Sodom, I. 150–156.
Jacob’s prayer at
Peniel, 245–251; and wrestling with the angel, X. 127–130. The
prayer of Moses
for the Israelites, I. 508–514; and at the removal and resting
of the ark, II. 27–29.
Deborah’s prayer for the destruction of God’s enemies,
and for the advancement of his people, III. 20–23.
Gideon’s prayer,
27, 28. Isaiah’s
and Hezekiah’s
prayer, III. 546. The prayer of
Jabez, IV. 1–4.
David’s success
in prayer an encouragement to us, V. 317–321. His
acknowledgments of answers to prayer, 478–485. VI. 441–444. A
praying spirit, exemplified in David, 89–93.
Daniel’s
constancy in prayer, IX. 522–527, 543–557; answer to his
prayers, 557–562. The importunate
Friend, XII.
438–442. The importunate
Widow, XIII. 26–30.
Saul of Tarsus,
XIV. 357–361. Saint Paul,
XVI. 625–628. The Lord
Jesus Christ, XIX. 218–220. Considerations on his
intercessory prayer, viz.: His prayer to be glorified on earth,
XIV. 111–113. His dying appeal to God, and petition founded upon
it, 116–120. The objects of his intercession, 120, 121. Why he
interceded for them in particular, 121, 122. Their preservation
from sin more desirable than deliverance from affliction,
123–127. His character of true Christians, 127–131. The end for
which he dedicated himself to God, 131–135. His petition for
union among Christians, 136–140. The glory which he gives his
people, 141–143. His intercession that they may participate in
his glory, 144–147
Prayer–Book and Homily Society,
claims of, XII. 437, 438.
Preachers, not to be overvalued,
XVI. 133–138.
I. The
Benefit of
Expository Preaching,
evinced in the conduct of Ezra, IV. 290–293.
The character of our Lord’s preaching, XI. 283–285; its effect,
285, 286. Christ’s preaching the Gospel to the poor, a ground of
our faith in him, 335, 336.
II. Preaching
Christ
defined:—
It exhibits our need of Christ, XVIII. 17. Christ’s suitableness
and sufficiency to save us, ibid.
The nature and blessedness of his salvation, 18. With what
different views this preaching may be maintained, 18–20. The
preaching of Christ under any circumstances, a ground of joy,
because it diffuses truth, 21; exalts Christ,
ibid. and
benefits the souls of men, 22.
III. The
Preaching of
Christ Crucified,
the great means of promoting the prosperity of the Gospel
Church, VIII. 81, 82.
What is to be understood by preaching Christ crucified, XVI. 34.
It is the preaching of the death of Christ, as the ground of our
hopes, 35, 36; and as the ground of our obedience, 37, 38. St.
Paul’s vindication of this mode of preaching: It contains all
that he was commissioned to declare, 39–42; and all that can
conduce to the happiness of man, 42–45.
Precepts of the Gospel,
observations on, XVIII. 227, 228.
Preciousness of Christ
to all who know him, VII. 567, 568. XX. 191, 192.
Address to those to whom Christ is precious, XIV. 107.
Preciousness of the promises, XV. 599. XX. 290–293.
Precipitancy in religion, caution
against, XI. 289, 290.
Predestination
Importance of the subject, XV. 313. Its principal ends, 314; its
immediate
end respected us, ibid.
its ultimate
end, Jesus Christ himself, 315–317. In what way these ends are
accomplished:—
First, God foreknows men as
objects of his love, 317.
Secondly, he predestinates them to
life, 318.
Thirdly, he calls them, 318.
Fourthly, as soon as they believe,
he justifies them, 318.
Fifthly,
in due time he glorifies them, 318, 319.
This doctrine mysterious, XIII. 97.
Practical Uses of the Doctrine of predestination
It excludes all boasting, XV. 319; presumption, 320; and
despondency, 320, 321.
Pre–eminence, nature of, which is
due to Christ, XVIII. 157–159. In what way and manner it should
be assigned him, 159, 160. Caution against affecting
preeminence, XI. 521, 522.
Prejudice, force of, XIV. 297,
298. The evil and danger of, VIII. 336, 337. XIII. 223–225. XIV.
572. Necessity of guarding against it, VIII. 381, 382; is
disarmed by consistent piety, IX. 521. The remedy for prejudice,
XIII. 225–228. It should be dismissed from our minds, 327.
Presence of God, may be lawfully
desired and prayed for, I. 241. His presence with the Church,
and how it is to be obtained, 525–527. The promised presence of
God, an encouragement to duty, XIX. 494–499.
Presentation of Christ in the
temple, XII. 253, 254.
Preservation of Noah, I. 78–84.
Preservation from sin, more desirable than deliverance from
afflictions, XIV. 123–126
Pressing into the kingdom of God,
XII. 556–559.
Presumption, of the Israelites,
and its chastisement, II. 70–72. Address to those who are afraid
of presumption, 73; and to those who indulge presumption,
ibid. VI.
87. VIII. 69. XV. 305, 306. The danger of presumptuous sin, II.
74–77. Danger of presumption, III. 136. Folly of it, IV.
354–356. Prayer against sins of presumption, V. 115–117. Caution
against it, VIII. 443, 444. All presumption excluded by the
doctrine of predestination, XV. 320.
Pride,
prevalence of, X. 35, 36. It is a denial of God’s goodness, and
an invasion of his prerogative, XIV. 407, 408. A consequence of
unsanctified prosperity, II. 294, 295. A cause of men’s taking
offence, III. 34. The workings of mortified pride delineated,
489, 490. Sinfulness of pride in the sight of God, 552, 553.
Humiliation of Hezekiah for the pride of his heart, IV. 211,
212. The grounds for similar humiliation among us, 213, 214.
Men’s proud contempt of God exposed, and expostulated with, V.
40–46. Caution against pride, 162. The proud, how regarded by
God, VI. 450. Pride of Sennacherib, 533, 534. Nebuchadnezzar’s
warning against pride, IX. 488, 489. Its danger and punishment,
X. 37, 38. The evil of pride illustrated in the death of Herod,
XIV. 408, 409. Caution against pride, XV. 425, 426, 477, 478.
The folly of pride, XVI. 603–606. The most effectual antidotes
to it, 607. God resisteth the proud, XX. 272–274.
Priests
(Jewish):—The form in which they were to bless the people,
explained, II. 10–13. Resemblance between Christ and the Aaronic
priests, XIX. 288, 289. His pre–eminence above them, 289, 290.
Priesthood of Aaron and of Christ,
how severally confirmed, II. 99–101. The perpetuity of Christ’s
priesthood, and the consolatory truth resulting from it, XIX.
272–275. The excellency of Christ’s priesthood, 285, 286; and
our duty to him in this relation, 286.
Primacy
supposed to be conferred on Peter, nature of, XI. 449.
Primogeniture, privileges of, I.
212.
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Principles, necessity of acting up
to, II. 136. Christian principles improved in prayer, XIX.
549–554. The principles of the flesh and of the Spirit
contrasted, XVII. 219–225.
Privileges of God’s people, I.
367–371. II. 535. XV. 287, 288; of Christians, XVI. 133–137. On
what condition bestowed, XV. 288, 289. The inefficacy of merely
external privileges to salvation, II. 166. Privileges of the
Jewish nation, 228, 229. Our superior privileges, and consequent
duty, 229–232. The union of duty and privilege, V. 306, 307. Our
privileges to be highly valued, VII. 430, 431. Privileges of
Jews and Christians compared, XV. 333–338. The duty of improving
our privileges, 438–440. XVI. 145; and of gratitude for them,
XVI. 145.
Prize,
the Christian’s, to be secured, XVIII. 545, 546.
Procrastination, caution against,
XI. 290, 291.—See also Delay.
Prodigal Son, departure of, from
his father’s house, XII. 546; his return, 547; and reception,
ibid.
548. The disposition of his elder brother, 549, 550. The conduct
of the father, as contrasted with it, 550, 551.
Profaneness, danger of,
illustrated in the death of Belshazzar, IX. 511–516.
Profession
of religion, not to be lightly taken up, XII. 309.
Address to those who make none, III. 515, 516; and to those who
walk unworthy of their profession, 516.
Why so many professors of religion dishonour their high and holy
calling, V. 306.
The final issue of unsanctified profession, VII. 138, 139. The
commonness of a profession of goodness, 209, 210. Rarity of a
corresponding conduct, 210, 211. The character of the
inconsistent professor, 316; of the self-righteous professors,
466, 467.
The self-deception of covetous professors exposed, IX. 419–422.
Consequences of sin to false professors, X. 101, 102.
The danger of a fruitless profession, XI. 494; its folly, XII.
352, 353. XIV. 44.
The criminality of an inconsistent profession, XV. 45, 46.
The mere profession of religion not to be rested in, XVI. 221,
222.
Vanity of the expectations of carnal professors, XVII. 238.
False professors, a common character, XIX. 86, 87; an awful
character, 88; and a pitiable character, 89. The obligation of
professors to good works, 110, 111. The difference between
fruitful and barren professors, 237–239.
Addresses to the formal, inconsistent, or unworthy professors of
religion, or of godliness, V. 4, 5. VI. 325. VII. 144. IX. 35,
53, 376. X. 49, 65, 79, 80. XI. 68, 69. XVI. 214, 223. XX. 430.
Progress in religion, necessary,
XX. 557–561. Approved, XXI. 99, 100. The slow progress of many,
reproved, XIX. 221–225.
PROMISES
I. The
Nature
and
Excellency
of the Divine Promises.
The
stability of all God’s promises in Christ Jesus, XVI. 421–424.
The immutability of Christ displayed in his fidelity to his
promises, XIX. 511–513. The promises distinguished into absolute
and conditional, XII. 125, 126; their certainty, VI. 35, 36. X.
363–365. XII. 219; their truth and faithfulness, III. 517; their
preciousness, XV. 599. XX. 291–293. Sanctification wrought by
the promises, XVI. 556–558. The use of the promises in the
production of sanctification, 558–560. Address to those who are
seeking holiness as their end, without using the promises as the
means, 560, 561; and to those who rest in the promises without
regarding the end to be produced by them, 561. Faithfulness of
God to his promises, II. 619–622. XIX. 340, 341. Superiority of
the promises of the new covenant to those of the Mosaic
covenant, XIX. 283, 284. The promises made to the victorious
Christian, XXI. 79, 80. The promises of God to his Church and
people, IX. 244, 245. How they are to be applied by individual
believers, 245, 246; and to be improved, 248.
II. Our
Duty
in relation to the Promises.
How we are
to receive them, XII. 219, 220. Simple reliance on the promises
of God, necessary to acceptable prayer, I. 247. The connexion
between the promises of God and our prayers, III. 262–265. Why
we profit so little from them, III. 528, 529. The promises are
to be embraced with humility, IX. 247. X. 366; in faith, X. 366;
and in patience, ibid.
They are to be carefully improved by us, IX. 248. X. 366, 367.
PROPHECY
The
Nature of
Prophecy briefly stated, XIV. 176, 177. It proceeds from the
Spirit of God, XXI. 231, 232. Prophecy, a growing evidence,
VIII. 247, 248. The substance of the prophecies, XX. 148; and
their importance, 148, 149. The study of them instructive, IX.
243. Variety and importance of the prophecies delivered by Jesus
Christ, II. 356, 357. The fulness of the collective body of
prophecies, XX. 323; their minuteness,
ibid. their
consistency, ibid.
324. The use to be made of the evidence from prophecy, for
satisfying our minds respecting the Messiahship of Jesus, 325,
326; and to lead us to an experimental sense of his excellency
and glory, 326. The great end of prophecy is, to testify of the
nature and character of Jesus, XXI. 229, 230; his work and
office, 230; his kingdom and glory,
ibid. 231. The
prophecy concerning Joseph’s advancement fulfilled, I. 314–316.
For Particular
Prophecies, see JESUS CHRIST, § II.; GOSPEL-KINGDOM § I.;
Gentiles; and
JEWS, § I.
Prophet,
the disobedient, slain, III. 379–385. The challenge of Elijah to
the prophets of Baal, 406–411. The law and the prophets
confirmed by Christ, XI. 89–94. False prophets described,
272–274. Christ’s caution against them, and a rule by which to
judge them, 274, 275. A comparison between Moses and Christ in
their prophetical office, XIV. 278–281.
Prospects of the man of God, and
of the man of this world, contrasted, V. 82–84. The future
prospects of the Christian, VI. 13–15.
Prosperity of Zion, desired, II.
202–207. Danger of prosperity, 292–296, 609, 610. Temporal
prosperity unfavourable to spiritual advancement, III. 367, 368.
National and personal prosperity, promoted by prayer, IV.
137–139. Connexion between diligence and prosperity, 166, 167.
Bad effects of prosperity, 167–171. The prosperity of sinners
transient, 409; and not to be envied, VI. 5–11. Restoration of
Job to prosperity, V. 510, 511. Future prosperity of the Jewish
Church, VIII. 548–555; and of the Church of Christ, 555–558.
Addresses to those whom God has prospered, I. 244, 245. IV. 488.
Protection, promised to the godly,
VIII. 68.
Protestants, conduct of, at the
Reformation, IV. 85, 86. The duty of, stated and enforced,
86–88. Not free from superstition, III. 540. A call to them, to
counteract superstition, 541, 542. Their obligation to their
forefathers, XVIII. 209.
Proud.—See
Pride.
Proverbs, nature and use of, III.
159, 160. The great characteristic of the book of Proverbs, VII.
213.
Providence,
the dealings of, illustrated in Naomi, III. 106.
The works of God, in providence, a mystery, V. 280. Delineation
of them, 469, 470.
To be implicitly trusted, XI. 192.
Afflictive providences, how to be interpreted and improved, III.
397. All the dispensations of Providence are good, 484–486. How
we are to judge and improve them, 487.
The folly of arraigning the providence of God, IV. 331. The
necessity of God’s providential guidance, XI. 199, 200.
Providence (particular), the
doctrine of, proved by reason, XI. 325; and by Scripture,
ibid. 326.
The comfort of it, 326.
Proving
all things, the duty of, enforced, XVIII. 356–358.
Psalms
(Book of) observations on, V. 1. Diversity of experience therein
delineated, 16, 46.
Publicans, notice of, XII. 285,
322; their duties, 285. The call of Matthew, the publican,
323–326. The conversion of Zaccheus the publican, XIII. 41–46.
Parable of the Pharisee and the humble Publican, XIII. 35–38.
Punishment of Adoni–bezek, III.
1–6. The equity of the Divine procedure in the punishment of the
ungodly, V. 95–97. Our obligation to punishment cancelled by
Christ, XVIII. 212. The punishment of the wicked, one end of
Christ’s coming to judge the world, 379.
Purification, typical import of
the law of, II. 103, 104; its instructive tendency, 105. Whence
arose the necessity for typical purifications, XIX. 302–304.
What necessity there is for purification in the things typified,
304–306. The purification of the Virgin Mary, XII. 251, 252.
Purim,
the feast of, occasion of, IV. 303; how observed, 303, 304; why
instituted, 304–306.
Purity
of God, contrasted with the
sinfulness of man, IV. 72.
Purity
of heart, characteristics of, XI.
65–67. The blessedness of the pure in heart, 67, 68.
--See
also Heart
‘Putting
on the Lord Jesus,’ XV. 517–520.
Q.
Qualifications of Christ for his
office, VII. 539–543; of ministers of the Gospel.—See MINISTERS, §
III. 2. p. 495
.
Quenching
the Spirit, XVIII. 353, 354. Caution against, 354, 355.
Querulous
persons, address to, VI. 44.
R.
Race,
the Christian:—XVI. 207. It must be run by us, disentangled from
worldly cares, 208; and from whatever else may impede our progress,
XIX. 452; divested of selfish principles, XVI. 208; with out eyes
directed to Jesus Christ, XIX. 452, 453; with a determination, if
possible, to win the prize, XVI. 209; and with patience, XIX. 451.
Motives to run in this manner:—The many witnesses that surround us,
451, 452; we cannot, otherwise, win, XVI. 209. If we thus run, we
are sure of winning, 210. The prize obtained will abundantly
compensate our labour, ibid.
The manner in which St Paul exerted himself in this race, 211, 212;
and why, 213, 214. Address to those who have not yet begun to run,
XIX. 453. To those who are halting or turning aside,
ibid. and to those
who are resolutely hastening towards the goal, 454.
Rahab,
protecting the spies, II. 546. From what principle she acted,
ibid. 547. Her
faith, XIX. 428–432. Her reward, II. 548–550. XIX. 432–434.
Reapers,
the pious, III. 100–102.
Rebekah,
marriage of, to Isaac, I. 199–205. Remarks on her conduct, in
suborning Jacob to obtain Isaac’s blessing by subtilty, 216, 218.
Reflections thereon, 219, 220.
Rebellion
of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, II. 87–91. Rebelling against the
light, what, IV. 427–430. God’s complaint against the rebellious,
IX. 27–31. Consequence of rebellion against God, X. 258. The parable
of the Rebellious Citizens, XIII. 54–57.
Rebuilding
of the temple considered, IV. 230–234.
Rechabites,
notice of, IX. 272. Their obedience to the precept of their ancestor
considered, 273–278.
Recollections, grateful, VI. 277–288.
Recompensing good for evil, VII.
238–243.
Reconciliation
with God, through the sacrifice of his Son, the great mystery of the
Gospel, XVI. 64, 65. The reconciliation of Esau and Jacob, I.
251–254. Of brethren, how to be preserved, 254, 255. Needed by
all
mankind, 485; and must be sought by all on the same terms,
ibid. The wisdom
of seeking reconciliation with God, without delay, VI. 118, 119. The
importance of seeking reconciliation with God, XI. 123–127. The duty
of seeking reconciliation with man, 119–121. The importance of it,
in order to our acceptance with God, 121, 122. The ministry of
reconciliation described, XVI. 523–526. The way of reconciliation
with God, explained, vindicated and improved, 526–531. Address to
those who have not been reconciled unto God, XVIII. 170; and to
those who are reconciled, 171.
Recovery
by Jesus Christ, a mystery, V. 279, 280.
Red heifer,
ordinance of, explained, II. 104–108.
Redeemer,
Job’s faith in, IV. 403–408.—See JESUS CHRIST.
Redeemed,
the way prepared for them to walk in, VIII. 92–95; the happiness of
those who journey in it, 95–97. Occasion of their song, XXI. 145.
Exposition of it, 146, 147. The connexion between the two, 148, 149.
Their doxology, 150–152.
‘Redeeming
the time,’ how to be accomplished,
XVII. 393, 394. Motives to this duty, 394, 395.
REDEMPTION,
celebrated, I. 373–376.
Represented by the release of the bondservants, II. 369–373;
and to be ever borne in mind, II. 378–380.
The great object of Christ in our redemption, XVII. 2, 3. It is
the one
object aimed at both by the Father and the Son, 3–5.
The Father’s part in the work of redemption considered, XX. 171–174.
The offices of the Holy Trinity in the work of redemption, VIII.
236, 237. XX. 130–135.
The work of the Holy Trinity in redemption, considered in its
original cause, XIX. 102–104; its procuring cause, 104–106; its
efficient cause, 106, 107; and final cause, 107, 108.
The office of the Holy Spirit in relation to the great mystery of
redemption, XVI. 84–88.
Nature of our redemption by Christ, XVII. 74, 272, 273. By what
means we are redeemed, 75. The wisdom of God displayed in the work
of redemption, 273, 274.
The extent of man’s redemption, XX. 167, 168. Price paid for it,
168, 169.
Paucity of those who experience the full benefits of Christ’s
redemption, XVII. 5.
The work of redemption, the great influential motive of religion,
III. 535;
a ground of joy, VIII. 193–198; sanctification, the end of it,
XVIII. 166–170.
Praise to God for the wonders of redemption, V. 544–548. VI.
238–241.
Redemption, a motive to conversion, VIII. 190–193.
Red Sea,
God’s condescension to the Israelites at the, I. 391, 392; their
deliverance there, 403–405.
Reformation
(national), enforced, IV. 193–197.
Refuge,
cities of, and their typical import, II. 189–201. XIX. 250–252.
REGENERATION
Misrepresentations of the doctrine of regeneration guarded against,
XVI. 252.
Is expressly termed a new birth, 254, 255.
Is not and cannot be baptism, 255–260.
The true ground of the doctrine of regeneration, IX. 151–153.
Its efficient
cause or author, XX. 36, 37, 137, 138. Its
moving cause, the
mercy of God, 138; its instrumental
cause, the Lord Jesus Christ, 138, 139. By what means effected,
37–39.
It is the work of the Holy Spirit, XV. 232–236.
Its nature, XIII. 246–248. XX. 136, 137. Its effects, 139, 140.
Its necessity, XIII. 248, 249. The state, into which the regenerate
are introduced by the Gospel, 305, 306.
The end for which regeneration is wrought, XX. 39, 40. The state of
the regenerate man described, 436, 437; by what means he has
attained to it, 437, 438. Security for the continuance of it, 439,
440. The regenerate alone overcome the world, 523, 524; and by what
means, 522.
Addresses to the unregenerate and to the regenerate, XII. 250, 251.
—See further, CONVERSION.
Rejection
of God, danger of, III. 170.
Of the Gospel, causes of, XIII. 265, 266; danger of such rejection,
267, 268, 449–451.
The great sin of rejecting Christ, XIV. 82–85. How far the charge
against the Jews, of rejecting Christ, is applicable to us, 272,
273; our consequent duty, 273, 274. Address to those who reject the
Gospel, 430.
Causes of the rejection of the Gospel, XVIII. 387, 388.
Rejection of Christ by the Jews, XV. 368, 369.
Rejoicing
in the Lord, motives to, IV. 294–296.
Relapses
into sin are a source of dejection, V. 337. To be carefully guarded
against, I. 168.
Release
of bond–servants, II. 369–373.
RELIGION
The
comprehensiveness of its nature, XX. 298, 299. It is connected in
its parts, 299, 300.
I. Its
Nature
and
Excellency:—The sum
of true religion, VII. 415–419. X. 322–325. It has God alone for its
object, III. 534; the covenant of grace for its ground,
ibid. the work of
redemption for its great influential motive, 535; and holiness for
its end, ibid.
It is wisdom in the heart, VII. 37; discretion in the life, 38; and
peace in the soul, 40. Its influence extends to the inmost
dispositions of the soul, XV. 49. It is a spiritual service, XVIII.
350; a rational service, ibid.
a delightful service, 351. It is holy in its nature, XX. 84; useful
in its tendency, ibid.
and uniform in its operations, 85. Experimental religion illustrated
and enforced, from a consideration of the blessedness resulting from
it, V. 240–243. A source of happiness, VIII. 558. The vanity of
nominal religion, XV. 48. Erroneous views of religion, refuted, VII.
175–185. False views of it, exposed, III. 79–81; particularly those
of the Samaritan, III. 532, 533. Is not a source of evil, to those
who embrace it, IX. 177–182. The scope and intent of true religion,
XI. 266, 267. Practical religion enforced, XVIII. 70, 71; and
delineated, 72. Its extent and excellence, 265, The excellence of
true religion delineated, IV. 327. XIV. 333. It is lovely in its
influence, XX. 300. Its proper effect upon the soul, VI. 181. XI.
267. XX. 46, 47. It induces habits of gratitude, V. 383; of willing
service, 384; and of humble dependence,
ibid. Is life in
the soul, VII. 38; gracefulness in the deportment, 39; stability in
the walk, 40; and true happiness, XVIII. 122. The influence of true
religion on the world at large, XX. 52; and on the afflicted,
ibid. The use to
be made of it, 53, 54. The true test of religion in the soul, VI.
356–364. The duties of religion pleasant, VII. 31–33; and peaceful
in their issue, 33–35. Benefit of steadfastness in, 146, 147; and of
experimental religion, 170–174. Theoretical and practical religion,
distinguished, IX. 5, 6. Must be judged of by its fruits, XI. 17–19.
II. Importance
of Religion:—Importance
of right sentiments of religion, III. 82, 83. Importance of true
religion, XI. 276–279. Firmness and steadfastness in religion
necessary, II. 365, 366. Should be our first concern, II. 558, 559.
Appears in its true colours, when it regulates all the concerns of
life, III. 101, 102. Necessity of practical religion enforced, V.
247, 248. But little true religion in the world, VI. 18. Must have
its full effect upon our souls, VII. 19, 20. Address to those who
are prejudiced against true religion, 41; and to those who profess
to love it, 41, 42. Necessity and efficacy of a religious life,
471–473. Effects of diligence in religion, X. 53–58. Without true
religion, all hopes of salvation are delusive, XI. 19–23. True
religion produces elevation of mind and happiness, 189. Address to
unworthy professors of true religion, 277; to those who neither
practise nor profess it, 278; to those who profess and adorn
religion by their conversation, 278, 279. Religion not to be
condemned for the faults of its professors, 579. The religion of the
world hateful to God, and why, XXI. 119, 120. The connexion between
knowledge and practical religion, XIV. 6–9. How religion is opposed
by prejudice, 152, 153; by licentious violence, 153, 154; and with
hypocritical pretences, 154, 155. Is to be maintained with undaunted
firmness, 155; and unruffled patience, 156. The contest between
prejudice and religion illustrated, 297–299. Evangelical religion
described, XVI. 32–47. Absurdity of condemning religion for the
faults of its professors, XVIII. 422. Its effects upon the different
orders of society, XX. 17–22. The believer not to be alarmed at the
aspersions cast upon religion, XIV. 580. To be careful not to give
just occasion for them, 581. Constancy in religion, exemplified in
the conduct of the three Hebrew Youths, IX. 480–484; and of Daniel,
516–527. Address to those who are seeking after religion, but are
not happy, XI. 51; to those who are resting in outward forms, XV.
50; or who are disregarding it, ibid.
51. The worthlessness of those, who have not the savour of religion
on their souls, XI. 81–83. Men’s excuses for their disregard of
religion, detected and exposed, XVII. 254, 255. How far men may go
in religion, and yet apostatize from it, XIX. 233, 234.
Remembering
our Creator, the duty of, recommended and enforced, VII. 409–415.
Reminiscences, ministerial, XX.
305–315.
Rending
of the vail at Christ’s death, observations on, XI. 603, 604.
Renovation
of heart, true, delineated, V. 415, 416. XV. 473, 474. How it is to
be obtained, V. 416, 417. Address to those who feel no need of it,
417; and to those who have experienced it, 418. The desires of a
renewed soul, 452; its purposes, 453, 454; and expectations, 454,
455. The renovation of our nature, one end of Christ’s sufferings,
VIII. 357, 358. The office of the Holy Spirit, IX. 438. The effects
produced by progressive renovation, XV. 474, 475.
Renunciation of all dependence on
ourselves, a constituent of acceptable prayer, I. 246.
REPENTANCE
I. The
Nature
and
Character
of true Repentance.
The grand constituents of repentance briefly stated, V. 395. X. 522.
XIV. 493, 494.
It consists in a deep sense of guilt, V. 387;
of the guilt of sin, ibid.
particularly, as being unreasonable, IV. 475, 476; and unprofitable,
476;
in a sense of shame, V. 387;
of humiliation, XII. 496;
and deep contrition, XX. 92;
a calling of our evil ways to remembrance, IX. 441; a loathing of
ourselves on account of them, 441, 442;
a sincere renunciation of all evil, XX. 91;
a turning to God in newness of life, XII. 497, 498:
a giving glory to God, XXI. 210, 211.
The means of evangelical repentance, X. 522, 523.
Repentance enjoined, XIV. 468. The urgent necessity which lies upon
all men to comply with it, 469.
Different offices of repentance and faith, I. 633.
When repentance is to be performed, IX. 442, 443.
Our obligations to repent and turn to God, VIII. 415.
Excellent effects of repentance, X. 158. Urged as a duty, 169, 170.
Repentance, glorifying God, X. 596–599;
is necessary, that we may become subjects of the kingdom of God,
XII. 3; is indispensable, 499, 500; and must be universal, 500, 501.
The repentance of sinners, a ground of joy, XII. 536, 537.
II. Examples
of
Genuine
Repentance.
The Israelites at
Horeb, I. 514–518.
David, III. 269–274.
Manasseh, IV. 218–222.
Josiah, 222–226.
The Ninevites, X.
265–268.
Peter, XIII. 121–125.
The Penitent Thief,
149–152.
The first Christian Converts,
XIV. 253–256. The Ephesian
Believers, 492.
The Corinthian Church,
XVI. 565–569.
III. Examples
of
False
Repentance.
The feigned repentance of Ahab, III. 435–439; and of Judas, XI. 581,
582.
IV. The
Benefits
of True Repentance.
The blessed issue of true repentance, I. 639. IV. 220. Its
acceptableness to God, 224, 225. Deliverance from condemnation, 477.
Exaltation to glory, IV. 477, 478.
The means of preventing ruin, IX. 49–53.
Encouragement to true repentance V. 411, 419–422, 428. VIII. 298. X.
51, 292, 170, 171. XII. 502. XX. 90.
V. Practical
Uses of the
Doctrine of Repentance.
Danger of delaying repentance, I. 362–367, 633, 634.
The difficulty of renewing apostates again to repentance, XIX.
234–236.
Encouragement to repentance, IV. 478. XIV. 275–277.
The desirableness of true repentance, VI. 409.
True repentance recommended, VII. 281–285. XXI. 212; and also
speedy, 213.
A call to repentance, IX. 110–113. X. 390–393.
lnefficacy of a death–bed repentance, X. 92.
Angels rejoice over true penitents, XII. 540, 541–543.
Addresses to those who doubt the necessity of deep repentance, XX.
92; or its efficacy, 93.
Reprobation,
not necessarily supposed in the doctrine of election, XX. 131, 132.
The doctrine of reprobation not scriptural, 197.
Reproof,
the duty of giving, III. 265–269. XXI. 58–61. Rules and cautions
given by Christ, in reproving others, XI. 248, 249. Contempt of
reproof punished, III. 378. Acceptance of it rewarded, 487–490. The
sin of reproving God, IV. 497–501.
Resentments
of brethren, how to be overcome, I. 252–254. The danger of, being
carried away by popular resentments, XIV. 478. Resentment of David
against Nabal, III. 220.
Residence
of ministers, importance of, XVII. 178.
Resignation.—See
Submission.
Responsibility of men to God for all
their advantages, XIII. 79; especially for their treatment of Jesus
Christ, 80, The grounds and measure of their responsibility, XII.
485, 486. The rule of God’s procedure with respect to it, in the day
of judgment, 486, 487. Responsibility of those who hear the Gospel,
XIII. 573–575.
Rest,
actually entered into, by believers, X. 249, 250. Canaan, a type of
it, XIX. 191–193. Not to be sought in this world, XV. 298, 299. The
nature of the rest which remaineth for the people of God, XIX. 202,
203.
Restitution,
the duty of making, I. 592.
Restoration
of man to God, the means of, VIII. 362–365. The restoration of the
Jews foretold, 591–596. IX. 215–218, 448–465. X. 451–456, 481–484,
507, 508. Obstructions to it, how surmounted, IX. 43, 44. The
restoration of the Jews and the conversion of a soul, compared,
403–406. Restoration of the Jews:—see further, JEWS, § I.
Restraints
(providential), our obligation to God for, III. 221.
RESURRECTION FROM THE GRAVE
I. Proofs
of the Doctrine of the Resurrection:—This
doctrine proved, against the Sadducees, by Jesus Christ, XII.
141–144. Testimony of Scripture to its certainty, XIII. 347, 348.
II. Examples
of Persons raised to Life from the
Grave, occurring in the
Old Testament:—The
son of the Widow of Sarepta, III. 393–398; and of the Woman of
Shunem, 486.
III. Examples
of Persons raised to Life, occurring in
the
New Testament.
1. Persons
restored to life by Jesus Christ. The
Widow’s Son at Nain, XII. 357–360. The Daughter of Jairus, 377–380.
Lazarus, XIII. 536–538.
2. The
Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1. Importance
of Christ’s resurrection, XIII. 169. If Jesus was not risen, he was
an impostor, 170; the Apostles were false witnesses,
ibid. the Gospel an
imposition, 171; the Old Testament false,
ibid. believers are
yet in their sine, ibid, and there neither is nor will be any
resurrection whatever, 172.
2. Evidence
of Christ’s Resurrection. The
testimony of angels, XIII. 172. XI. 612; of friends, XIII. 173; of
enemies, ibid.
of God himself, ibid.
174. The appearances of Christ after the resurrection, were early,
192; numerous, ibid.
indubitable, 193. He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, 193–195. The
resurrection a proof of Christ’s Messiahship, 242–244; and an
accomplishment of prophecy, XIV. 418, 419.
3. Practical
Uses of the Doctrine of Christ’s Resurrection.—The
resurrection attests the truth of Christ’s mission, XI. 612, 613;
the sufficiency of his mediation, 613, 614. Is a pledge of our
resurrection, 614. XIII. 174; and of Christ’s determination to raise
us to eternal life, XI. 615. Is a pattern of our life, XIV. 175; and
the ground of our hope, 176, 177. The resurrection of Christ ought
to be assured in our minds, and improved in our lives, II. 378–380.
The unbelief of Christ’s disciples concerning it, XIV. 210–213. The
benefits dependent upon Christ’s resurrection, 213; and the duties
arising from it, ibid.
The different states of men at the resurrection, XIII. 338, 339.
Address to the disbeliever of the resurrection, XI. 615; and to the
humble seeker of the once crucified Saviour, 616. In what sense
Christ is the resurrection and the life, XIII. 526–529. The doctrine
of the resurrection glad tidings to the soul, XIV. 419, 420. The
believer risen with Christ to newness of life, XV. 146–149. The
necessity of Christ’s resurrection confirmed, XVI. 357–363; and
improved, 363–366. The power of the risen Saviour, XVI. 635–638.
Wherein the power of Christ’s resurrection consists, XVIII. 97, 98.
What it is to know Christ as exercising this power, 98, 99. Our
resurrection with Christ, a motive to heavenly–mindedness, 223–227.
The certainty of the resurrection, 329, 330. In what order it will
be effected at the last day, 330, 331. The blessed issue of it to
the saints, 332. Practical improvement of this subject, 333.
IV. The
First
Resurrection in the
millennial period, not a literal but a spiritual one, XXI. 237–241.
Blessedness of those who participate in it, 241–243.
Retaliation,
popular errors concerning, XI. 149–151. The line of conduct required
by the Gospel with respect to it, 151–153.
Retirement
to be sought in our approaches to God, XI. 177, 178.
Retribution,
future, certainty of, I. 74. III. 52. The retributive justice of
God, illustrated in the conduct and punishment of Adoni–bezek, III.
1–6. How it will be exercised by God, 324, 325. How it ought to be
exercised by men, 322, 323.
Reubenites,
reproof of, by Moses, II. 182–184. Joshua’s address to them, on
disbanding them, 607–610. Altar of witness erected by them, 611–615.
Revelation
(divine), advantages of, XV. 51–55. Observations on the revelations
made to St. John, XXI. 21, 22, 180, 181.
Revenge
not to be indulged, VII. 239, 240. XI. 151, Instances of revenge
recorded in the Scriptures:—of Jacob’s sons on the Shechemites, I.
256–259; of David on Nabal, III. 220; of Joab on Abner, 237–239.
David restrained from revenging himself on Saul, 217, 218. Dreadful
evil of revenge, 222.
Reverence,
what is due to Christ, as the Son of God, XII. 131–136.
Revival,
desired for the Jewish Church, X. 378; for the Christian Church,
379; for our own souls, in particular, 379, 381.
Revolt
of the ten tribes, circumstances of, considered, III. 369–372.
Rich,
advantages of, compared with those of the poor, VII. 276–281. Their
snares, 312. The danger of riches, XII. 99–103. The Rich Youth
forsaking Christ, 93–98. The parable of the Rich Fool, illustrated,
XII. 475–478; of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 559–568. What temptations
they are to avoid, XVIII. 548–550; and what duties they are to
perform, 550, 551. Effects of religion upon the rich, XX. 19–21.
Riches
of divine grace displayed, XVII. 294–296; of wisdom in the Gospel as
an expedient for our salvation, XVIII. 439–442; of power, as an
instrument, 442–445; and of grace, as a gift of God to sinful man,
445–452. The true use of earthly riches, 547–552. The vanity of
riches without grace, XII. 562.
Riddle
of Samson, explained, III. 66–72.
Ridicule
of the world, antidote against, XVI. 103.
Righteous,
character of, briefly delineated, V. 2, 3. V. 26, 27, 226, 227,
302–304. VI. 169–171. VII. 105, 482, 483. The excellency of the
righteous in their connexions, 116, 117; principles, 117, 118;
habits, 119; and end, 120. God’s regard for them, XX. 221. Their
blessedness, V. 27, 28. VI. 48, 109, 131–135, 171–173, 481–484; a
prey to the wicked, VIII. 518–523; are objects of God’s care, V. 29.
VII. 95–98. Why they should rejoice in the Lord, V. 227, 228. Their
security, V. 304, 305. VI. 147–150; their end, VII. 107; their
portion contrasted with that of the wicked, 342. The hand of God as
displayed therein, 343, 344. Their final state, 484. Their salvation
one end of Christ’s coming to judge the world, XVIII. 380, 381.
Address to those who are disposed to number themselves with the
righteous, VII. 121.—See further the titles,
Believer, Godly, People of God,
and Saints.
Righteous
overmuch, danger of being, VII.
365–368. Advices and cautions, 368–370.
Righteousness,
import of, in the Old Testament, V. 289. Christ the end of the law
for righteousness, XV. 377–381. How he wrought out a righteousness
for sinful man, XVIII. 92. In what way we are to be made partakers
of it, XV. 381–383. XVIII. 93. How Christ fulfilled all
righteousness, XI. 32–34; our consequent duties and obligations, 34,
35. Character of the righteousness by which we are saved, XV. 75,
76. What evidence we have that it is the only justifying
righteousness, 76, 77. How this righteousness becomes ours, 78.
Jesus Christ, the Lord our Righteousness, IX. 166–168. The
righteousness of faith, explained, XVII. 201–203. How it is produced
by the Holy Spirit, 203–205. Abram’s faith, how imputed to him for
righteousness, I. 121–123; and to us, V. 222. XV. 96, 97. VI. 527,
528. The work of righteousness is peace, VIII. 48–54. Address to
those who suffer for righteousness’s sake, 524. In what sense all
our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, 619, 620. Righteousness of
the Pharisees described, XI. 99–102. Evangelical and Pharisaic
righteousness compared in its nature and extent, 103; in its
principle and end, 103–105, Why our righteousness must exceed that
of the Pharisees, 105–108. We are not to seek to establish any
righteousness of our own, XV. 384; but submit to the righteousness
of Christ, 385. The characters of those who hunger and thirst after
righteousness, XI. 57, 58; their blessedness, 58. What it is to be
persecuted for righteousness’s sake, 76, 77; their blessedness,
77–79. The righteousness of Christ, how imputed unto us, XVI. 527.
Necessity of the breast–plate of righteousness in the Christian
warfare, XVII. 459–462; its sufficiency, 462–465. Consolation to
those who suffer for righteousness’s sake, XX. 223–227.
Righteousness (Pharisaic), in what it
consisted, XI. 99–102. The sorrows of those who follow it, V. 71
.
Rimmon,
Naaman in the house of, III. 493–498.
River
of God, source of, V. 356, 357. The channel in which it flows, 357.
The depths of its streams, ibid.
358. Salubrity of its waters, 358. Its efficacy, 359, 360.
Rock
in the wilderness, a type of Christ, XVI. 216, 217.
Romanists,
errors of, exposed:—Their excuses for the worship of images and
crucifixes, I. 498. Their worship of saints and angels, XVIII. 220.
Their denunciations against the Scriptures, IV. 498. Their absolute
submission to the Romish Church, XVIII. 288. Their sacraments of
extreme unction and confession, contrary to the Scriptures, XX. 118,
119. The abominations of Romanism, IX. 349, 350; its superstitions,
III. 539, 540; its destruction foretold, IX. 533–538; its deadly
nature, XVIII. 209; and sanguinary cruelty, XXI. 175. Divine
judgments against the Romish Church, XXI. 193–195; her doom,
195–197.
Rome,
Paul’s love to the Church at, XV. 5–9. Importance of the Epistle to
the Romans, 9, 10.
Root
of David, Christ why so called, XXI. 269.
Ruin
prevented by repentance, IX. 49–53. The final ruin of men is wholly
of themselves, XVIII. 394.
Rule
of God’s procedure with us at the last day, XII. 485–488. The law in
what respects a rule of life, XVII. 126–132; its consequent
obligations, 133–139. The Golden Rule explained, and its excellence
proved, XI. 261–265.
Rulers
(civil), in what light to be regarded, XV. 505, 506. Our duties to
them, 506–509. Opposition to them, displeasing to God, II. 90, 91.
Ruth,
character of, III. 89–94. Her piety and its reward, 102–108.
S.
SABBATH
I. Institution
of the Sabbath.
Institution and reasons of its appointment, I. 6. For what ends it
was instituted, XII. 16–18. XXI. 15.
II. Obligation
of the Sabbath.
Its continuance under the Law, confirmation by the Prophets, and
observance by the Apostles, I. 7–9.
In what estimation it ought to be held, VIII. 508, 509.
III. The
Sabbath how to be
observed.
The frame of mind proper for it, XXI. 15.
Nature of its requirements, I. 10.
Its proper employment, XIV. 501–503.
The guilt, unreasonableness, and presumptuousness of violating it,
V. 78–80. The danger of it, 80, 81. Address on the violation of the
Sabbath, 81, 82.
How it should not
be employed, VIII. 509, 510. Benefits to be expected from a due
observance of it, 511, 512;
should be kept, with a grateful sense of our privilege, XII. 19; and
with a humble sense of our responsibility, 20.
A Sabbath duly improved, a foretaste of the eternal Sabbath to our
souls, XXI. 17, 18.
Sabbath–breaker stoned, II. 78–82.
Sabbatical
year, design and improvement of the,
I. 675–678.
Sacraments.—See
BAPTISM, and LORD’s SUPPER.
SACRIFICE
Various
meanings of this word in Scripture, V. 423.
Sacrifices
were of Divine origin, I. 565.
I. Institution
and
Nature
of Sacrifices.
Account of the first institution of sacrifice, I. 41, 42.
Nature of the sacrifice which God requires of us, 340–342. God’s
acceptance of sacrifices, I. 608–612.
The necessity of an atoning sacrifice, II. 448–450.
Obedience preferred before sacrifice, V. 381–385.
II. The
Jewish
Sacrifices, typical of the Sacrifice of Jesus
Christ.
The sacrifices, generally typical, III. 115, 116. XIX. 292, 293;
particularly, the Burnt–offering, I. 566–570; the Meat–offering,
577–581; the Trespass–offering, 592–597.
The superior excellence of the antitype, XIX. 293–295. The
insufficiency of the Mosaic sacrifice, 312–318. Their design, 319.
Christ’s superseding them, explained, 323–327.
III. The
Sacrifice of
Christ.
Danger of neglecting the great Sacrifice, III. 113–125.
The sacrifice of Christ briefly stated, XVII. 406, 407.
Reconciliation with God through the sacrifice of Christ, the great
mystery of the Gospel, XVI. 64, 65.
The ends for which Christ offered himself a sacrifice unto God,
XVII. 372–374, 407; and our consequent obligations to him, 374, 375.
No remission of sin, without his sacrifice, XIX. 297–300. The
perfection of Christ’s sacrifice, 312, 313, 328–333. The sacrifice
of Abel and Christ compared, 480–482. The interest which the
believer has in it, 482, 483. Immutability of Christ displayed in
the extent of his sacrifice, 506–508.
The vicarious sacrifice of Christ, XX. 211–213. Its benefits to us,
213, 214.
Sacrifice
of his son, by the king of Moab, III. 473, 474. The sacrifice of the
wicked, in what sense an abomination to the Lord, VII. 155, 156.
Mercy preferred before sacrifice, X. 61–65. What sacrifices are to
be offered by Christians, XIX. 538–542.
Sadducees,
character of, XI. 441, 442. Caution against their leaven or
principles, 442–443. The doctrine of the resurrection proved against
them, XII. 141–144.
Safety
of those who fear God, VII. 149, 150, of those who dwell in God, VI.
137–140; and of those who flee to him for refuge, VII. 191.
SAINTS
I. The
Character
of the Saints.
They are distinguished by a principle of integrity in their hearts,
V. 66; and by a corresponding conduct in their lives, 67, 68;
are strangers upon earth, IV. 40–43.
A saint’s view of himself, VII. 304–309.
Often live below their privileges, VII. 525;
are vessels of honour, XIX. 38–41.
II. The
Duties
of the Saints.
Their employment upon earth, V. 500, 501.
They are to shine, I. 659;
not to be ashamed of the name of saints, IX. 542;
to sit loose to earthly things, IV. 324; to stand prepared for
trials, ibid.
to seek spiritual blessings, 325.
Their examples to be followed, V. 35, 36. The saint pleading with
God, 145–149. The most eminent saints have no ground of boasting,
162.
They are witnesses for God, VIII. 165–169.
III. The
Privileges
of the Saints.
Their heritage, VIII. 451–453.
Their security, III. 455.
Their salvation is assured, V. 69, 70.
Dark dispensations overruled for their good, IV. 398–403.
The fluctuations to which they are exposed, and their comfort in
God, VI. 151–153. Their death precious, 288–291. God’s regard for
the least of them, 509–512. What cause they have for gratitude, 519;
and for shame, ibid.
Their vision of Christ, VIII. 307–312.
Their reign described, IX. 538–543.
Their peculiar felicity in the last judgment, IX. 569, 570.
Their views in heaven, XVI. 336–339.
The blessed issue of the resurrection to them, XVIII. 332.
Angels minister to them, XIX. 149–153. The excellent work of
ministering to them, 155, 156.
Their perseverance does not consist in an indefectible principle of
grace, XX. 407; but in the immutability of God’s promise, 408; and
the sufficiency of his grace, ibid.
The union of these two, 409, 410.
The promise made to the victorious saint, XXI. 49, 50; the pledge
given for the performance of it, 50–52.
Whence they came, and how they reached heaven, XXI. 158, 159. The
nature and extent of their felicity, 159, 160. The blessedness of
departed saints, 199–203. They sing the song of Moses and the Lamb,
205–209. The source of their heavenly glory, 250, 251. A
confirmation of it, 251, 252.
Salt,
use of, in the meat–offering, I. 574, 575; its typical import, 579,
580. An unwholesome spring miraculously healed with salt, III. 465,
466. How Christians are the salt of the earth, XI. 79–84; and are to
have salt in themselves, XII. 82–87.
SALVATION
The true
source of salvation, IX. 42–44. It is divinely appointed. XIV. 425;
and universally effectual, 425, 426. It is of God alone, XI. 136,
137; by Christ, XIV. 291–296; and of grace, from first to last, XVI.
27, 28. XVII. 297–299. Its greatness, XI. 118. XIX. 157, 158. The
way of salvation plain, suitable, and easy, I. 642, 643. XX. 542.
How to be learnt, and its excellency, IX. 168, 169. II. 441–446.
XVI. 165. Misconceptions concerning the true way of salvation,
exposed, VII. 134–139. The way of salvation illustrated to our first
parents, I. 40–44; and in the healing of Naaman’s leprosy, III. 490,
491. Salvation desired by David, V. 62. Faith, the one condition of
it, XIII. 274–277. Salvation by faith is not hostile to good works,
but secures the performance of them, 299–301. The wisdom of God
displayed in salvation, 317–319. Christ is all in all in procuring
it, XVIII. 236; in imparting it, and maintaining it, 237; and
completing it, 238. Not to be merited by us, 431, 432. How to be
obtained, 432–438. The riches of divine wisdom, power and grace,
displayed in our salvation, 439–452. The sufficiency of the Gospel
for it, 465–467. It is for all, 494–497. The things which accompany
salvation described, and our duty in relation to them, XIX. 241–245.
The blessings of salvation considered, V. 63, 525, 526; they are a
ground ot joy, 526, 527. The security of every believer’s salvation,
XIX. 108, 109. The salvation of others to be promoted by us, I. 82.
How we are to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, XVIII.
65, 66; and why, 66, 67. Obstacles, on God’s part, to the salvation
of men, and in what way they are to be removed, VI. 84–86. The
extent and certainty of Israel’s salvation, VIII. 208–211. Christ’s
death, a condition of our salvation, 397–407. Believers are clad
with the garments of salvation, 567–572. In what sense salvation is
of the Jews, XIII. 284–291. It is to be Bought for ourselves,
291–293; and imparted to the Jews, 294–296. Conviction of sin
conducive to salvation, 301–306. The word of salvation delivered,
XIV. 415–417; and received by the Gentiles, 427–430. To whom it is
sent, 599–604. The ignorance of those who seek salvation by works,
XVI. 363, 364. Difficulties in the way of salvation, how to be
overcome, IX. 44, 45. Abundant provision made for it, 566. All hopes
of salvation delusive, without true religion, XI. 19, 20. The glory
and efficacy of Christ’s salvation, 519, 520. It is equally offered
to all, XIV. 368–374. How it is to be sought by us, 392, 393. XVI.
28–32. It must be sought without delay, II. 590. Salvation preached
effectually to the Philippian jailor, XIV. 456–459. The terms of the
Gospel salvation, XV. 386–389. Salvation by Christ universally to be
proclaimed, 389–394. Grace and works opposed to each other, as
grounds of salvation, 407–413. Salvation, a motive to diligence,
510–512. The salvation of the righteous, one end of Christ’s coming
to judge the world, XVII. 380, 381. The difficulty of salvation, XX.
264–266. Why men make light of salvation, I. 22. The danger of
rejecting it, 643. XIX. 158, 159. Address to those who question the
possibility of their salvation, IX. 45; and to those who are
inquiring after the way of salvation, XV. 125. The character of
those who are saved, V. 66–68. Their salvation assured, 69, 70.
Samaritans,
origin of, III. 531. Their standard of religion, 532, 533;
contrasted with that of the Bible, 534–536. Christ’s conversation
with the woman of Samaria, XIII. 277–300. Her address to her
countrymen, 301–306. Their conversion, 313–316. Philip preaches
Christ to the Samaritans, XIV. 335, 336. Effects of his
ministrations, 336–338.
Samson,
revelation made to the parents of, and its effects, III. 63–65. His
riddle, 67–72. His character and end, 72–77.
Samuel,
fidelity of, III. 131. His successful intercession for the
Israelites, 141–144. Memorials of the Lord’s goodness erected by
him, 145–154. His judicial character, 154–159. The Israelites
reproved for rejecting him as their judge, 166–171. His promise to
teach them, 171–174. He reproves Saul’s impatience, 175–179. His
grief on account of the rejection of Saul, 183–186. He denounces
sentence upon Saul for disobedience of God, 191–194. The apparition
of Samuel to Saul at Endor, 230–234.
Sanctification, the nature of, XVIII. 365,
366. Sanctification one end of Christ’s humiliation, VIII. 329, 330.
The work of the Holy Spirit, IX. 438, 439. How the Holy Spirit is a
sanctifier of believers, XV. 257, 258. Christ, the author of
sanctification, 191–194; which is also wrought by the promises, XVI.
556–558. The use of the promises in the production of it, 558–560.
Sanctification is the end of redemption, XVIII. 168. How to be
obtained, 169, 170. The assurance given, of obtaining it, 367, 368.
The sufficiency of the Gospel for it, 464, 465. Sanctification by
Christ, XX. 527, 528. How the Holy Spirit attests it, 528–530.
—See further, Holiness.
Sarah,
reproved for her unbelief, I. 139–142. Instruction to be gathered
from it, 142–144. Abraham reproved for denying her to be his wife,
163–169. His purchase of a burying place for her, 196. Sarah and
Hagar, types, XVII. 180–183.
Sardis,
the Epistle to the Church at, illustrated, XXI. 83. Christ’s reproof
to them, ibid.
84. How far applicable to the present Christian Church, 85, 86. The
languid state of the Church at Sardis described, 87. Christ’s
counsel, 89, 90. Admonished to return from her back–slidden state,
93–96. Encouragement to the faithful few of her members, 97, 98; and
their reward, 99.
Sarepta
(widow of), her liberality to the Prophet Elijah, and its reward,
III. 390–393. Her son raised to life by Elijah, 393–398.
Satan,
why called ‘the accuser of the brethren,’ XXI. 171, 172. By what
means believers may overcome him, 173, 174. His devices exposed,
XVI. 428; in their number, 429; their subtilty, 430; particularly in
leading men into sin, XVII. 430; in the seasons selected for his
assaults, 431; in the means used to accomplish his purposes, 432,
433; and in keeping men from God, 434, 435. By what means these
wiles may be defeated, 436–438. The power of Satan’s devices, XVI.
431, 432. Contest between God and Satan, 484–487. How we may
effectually withstand him, XVII. 443–445. Satan beguiling Eve, 1.19;
tempting our first parents, 25–28. Stratagem of, to deceive Ahab,
III. 445–450. The subtilty of his assaults; and how they are to be
resisted, IV. 278–284. His insinuation against Job, repelled,
315–317. His inability to prevail against the Lord’s people, 332.
The circumstances of his tempting Christ, considered, XI. 36–39.
Power of, over man, XII. 37, 38. He knew and dreaded Jesus, 311.
Comparison of Satan to a strong man armed, illustrated, 450–452.
Means of security from the malice of Satan, XIII. 103–106. How men
are delivered from him, XIV. 485, 486, The insufficiency of all
created power to eject Satan, 487. Address to those who are
captivated by him, 488; to those who are conflicting with him, 489;
and to those who are victorious over him, 489, 490. Victory over
Satan promised to the Church, XV. 597–599. His malice, XX. 278, 279.
Means of defeating it, 279, 280. Necessity of vigilance against
Satan’s devices. I. 30.
Satisfaction, to be found in God
alone, VI. 121, 122. The blessedness of those who seek it, 122–124.
The satisfaction of Christ in his people, VIII. 397–416.
Satisfaction of Christ.—See ATONEMENT.
Saul
(king of Israel), conduct of, among the prophets, III. 159, 160. His
impatience, 175–179. Samuel’s mourning for him, 182–186. His
self–deceit, 187–190. His disobedience and punishment, 191–194. His
envy of David, 208–213. David’s forbearance towards him, 217–219.
Saul’s interview with Samuel at Endor, and subsequent death,
230–234.
Saul.—See
Paul.
Saved.—See
Salvation.
SAVIOUR
The
astonishing grace of God in providing one for us, I. 30. Christ, a
great Saviour, VII. 583–585; and the only one, XIII. 406–411. How
thankful we should be for a Saviour, VIII. 189. Our universal need
of a Saviour, XV. 46. The power of the risen Saviour, XVI. 635–638.
Proofs that Christ is the Saviour of the world, XX. 486–488, For
what end ministers bear their testimony respecting it, 488, 489.
Scape–goat,
a type of Christ, I. 631–633.
Schoolmaster:—The Law, in what
respects a schoolmaster, to bring us unto Christ, XVII. 112–126.
Scoffers,
address to, I. 448. Profane scoffers instructed, VII. 590–595. The
scope of Christ’s ministry, XII. 1–5.
Scribe,
reply of Jesus Christ to one, illustrated, XII. 144–159. In what
sense he was not far from the kingdom of God, 159–162.
SCRIPTURES
A Summary
of this Article:—
I. The
Divine Authority and
Excellence of the
Scriptures.
II. On
the Reading and
Interpretation of the
Scriptures.
1. Exhortations
to the Study of the Scriptures.
2. Dispositions
far the proper Study of the Scriptures.
3. Observations
on the Interpretation
of the Scriptures.
——
I. The
Divine Authority
and
Excellence
of the Scriptures.
The
Scriptures, why termed the word of God, XVII. 497–499; and the sword
of the Spirit, 499–501. Their divine origin, XIX. 71, 72. Their
perfection as a revelation from God, XXI. 278; and as a directory to
us, 279. Their sanctity, 279, 280. Their primary use, XIX. 72, 73;
and ultimate design, 73, 74. The use and benefit of the Scriptures,
V. 110–112. XII. 562, 563; particularly to assure believers that in
Christ they have all that they can need, XX. 545, 545; and to
confirm and augment their affiance in him, 545, 546. The beauty and
harmony of their doctrines, XVIII. 67, 68, The excellency of the
Scriptures, V. 105–109. They are wells of salvation, VII. 560, 561.
They reveal to us eternal life, XIII. 344. They testify of Christ,
345; are the only standard of truth, XIV. 463. Christ, the soul of
the entire Scriptures, XVI. 477–491, The blessedness of having
access to them, VII. 562, 563. They are our sole guide, III. 190.
Advantage of searching them with suitable dispositions, XIII. 418,
419. In what light they are to be regarded, XVIII. 251, 252; and to
be improved, 252, 253. Our duty in reference to the Scriptures, XIX.
74, 75.
II. On
the
Reading
and
Interpretation
of the Scriptures.
1. Exhortations
to the Study of the Scriptures,
II. 332–334, 472. V. 35. XX. 546, 547. Our encouragement to read
them, II. 334, 335, The study of the Scriptures recommended, XV. 54;
particularly by the example of Daniel, IX. 555. The searching of the
Scriptures, a duty, XIII. 346–348. The importance of being well
acquainted with them, IV. 225. They are of universal application,
XI. 315, 316; necessary, suitable, and sufficient for all, IX.
136–139. Their usefulness to the Christian warrior, XVII. 503–505.
Love to the Holy Scriptures inculcated, VII. 72–76. The hopeless
state of those who disregard the Scriptures, XII. 565–567. The folly
and danger of neglecting the Scriptures, III. 516. IX. 139, 140.
Address to those who neglect the Scriptures, V. 112. An intimate
acquaintance with the Scriptures, conducive to true piety, XV. 546.
2. Dispositions
for the proper Study of the Scriptures.
1. Earnest
prayer for the
teaching of the Holy Spirit, I. 115. VIII. 422.
2. An
ardent desire to know, and a readiness to do, the will of God, XIII.
417, 418; and to obtain, and grow in, the knowledge of Christ, XXI.
232.
3. Reverence
in our exposition of their import, XXI. 281; and in our submission
to their authority, 281, 282. Advantage of expounding the
Scriptures, IV. 290–293.
4. Care
and diligence necessary in reading the Scriptures, VIII. 421, 422.
3. Observations
on the
Interpretation
of the Scriptures.
1. Instructiveness
of the figurative language
of Scripture, VIII. 644. The importance of the Scripture
metaphors, V. 285.
The metaphorical language of the prophets, how to be interpreted,
IX. 49; and also the anthropopathies occurring in the Scriptures,
VII. 154. Caution necessary in the interpretation of the types, I.
309, 570, 571.
2. Spiritual
interpretations of Scripture, how far
allowable, IV. 230.
3. The
accommodated sense of
Scripture, in what cases permissible, I. 291, 292. The accommodation
of the Scriptures to practical purposes, vindicated, III. 490.
4. The
imprecations
occurring in the Scriptures, how to be interpreted, III. 21.
5. The
practical use to be
made of the Scriptures, XII. 143. XV. 54, 55.
6. Caution
against wresting
the Scriptures, VIII. 239, 240.
Scripture–balances, the nature and use
of, explained, IX. 507–511.
Scrupulosity (needless), to be guarded
against, XV. 543, 544.
Sea,
Christ’s miracle of walking on, XI. 423–426. Peter saved from
sinking in it, 426–429. The deliverance of the Israelites at the Red
Sea, I. 403–407.
Sealing
of the Spirit, explained, XVII. 275. It what manner it is effected,
276, 363–366.
Seals,
the book with seven, opened, XXI. 143–150.
Seasonableness of the Divine
interpositions, II. 511.
Seeker
(Archbishop), observation of, on the matter of sermons, I.
Pref. xii.
Secrets
of the Lord, considered, V. 168–174.
Security
of God’s servants, II. 167; of the Church, V. 365–371. VIII. 70–72.
IX. 243–248; of all God’s people, X. 236, 237; of his children, XI.
475–478; of Christ’s sheep, XIII. 501, 514. This doctrine guarded
from abuse, 515; and vindicated from the charge of being contrary to
Scripture, to fact, and to the interests of morality, 516–518.
Security of the upright soul, V. 304, 305; of the righteous, VI.
147, 148; of those who love God’s law, VI. 372–384; and who trust in
him, 391–394. Security only in Christ, VIII. 46. The believer’s
security in Him, XV. 121–126. XX. 188–190. Address to those who are
indulging undue security, VI. 149. A warning to the secure, VIII.
284, 285. The secure and atheistical condemned, X. 386–390. The evil
of undue security, XX. 94. Its folly, 95.
Sedition,
and its consequences, illustrated, II. 87–91.
Seed
of the woman, prophecy concerning, explained, I. 36–39. Enmity
between the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman, 50.
Abraham’s promised seed, explained, 190–192.
Seed
sown, grace in the heart compared to, in the manner of their growth,
XII. 30, 31; and in the end for which they grow, 31–33.
Seeking
after God, duty of, IV. 30, 32. X. 113, 114; described, VII. 520,
521. IX. 304–306. In what way to he performed, IV. 30, 31. God to be
sought without delay, V. 212; for ourselves, 225; and while he may
be found, ibid.
Great encouragement in seeking after God, 455, 456. The anger of
God, a reason for seeking him, VI. 116–120. On seeking the Lord in
time, VIII. 463–466. Arguments for seeking after God, X. 115, 116.
Self–approbation, or
Self–complacency,
sources of, XVI. 604–606. Its folly and danger, 606. The most
effectual antidotes to it, 607.
Self–confidence of Peter, reproved,
XII. 185–188. Caution against self–confidence, III. 423–425. XVI.
224–226. The folly and danger of, VII. 289–292. XII. 188, 189.
Addresses to the self–confident, IX. 61. XIII. 383. XV. 188. XVII.
427.
Self
condemnation of sinners, VII. 59–62.
Self–deceit,
sources of,
XVII. 248
Self–deceit, illustrated in the person of Saul,
III. 187–190
The self–deceiver, exposed.
XX. 45–49.
Danger of self–deceit,
VII. 469.
XVI. 641.
Remedies against self–deceit,
XVII. 249, 250. Its importance,
250, 251.
Self–deception,
Danger of,
IV. 352.
Caution against it,
I. 333.
Why men are so liable to it,
XII. 389, 390.
How we may counteract its baneful influence,
390–392.
The self–deception of covetous professors exposed,
IX. 419–422.
Self
dedication, recommended and explained,
I. 387, 388, 663, 664. IV. 21–23. VI. 298. X. 566. XVI. 172.
Self–examination, necessity and
importance of, IV. 48. VII. 355. XI. 122. XVI. 639. XIX. 16. XX.
380, 381. A remedy against unwittingly offending God, V. 17. The
difficulty of knowing our own state, VI. 465–467. Self–examination
as to our inward dispositions, urged, XIII. 415, 416. In what manner
self–examination ought to be conducted, XVI. 640; and why, 640, 641.
Self–examination as to the effect produced by the ministry of the
Gospel upon us, XXI. 56, 57; and to the state of our souls before
God, 120, 121.
Self–denial:—a self–denying spirit
recommended, I. 109, 110. XV. 541–546. What it is to deny ourselves,
XI. 457. Importance of this duty, 458, 459.
Self–devotion, benefit of, XIV. 41,
42.
Self–diffidence of the Apostles, XII.
182. Instruction to be derived from it, 183–185
Self–existence of God, improved, I.
327–330.
Self–justifying spirit, folly of a,
IV. 357, 358. Its impiety, 359, 360.
Selfishness
of man, remarks on, XVIII. 50. Delineated, 79, 80. The selfishness
of professors reproved, 81, 82. Cautions concerning it, 83.
Self–knowledge, importance of, VII.
292. Its necessity, IX. 143–156.
Self–loathing, duty of, IX. 440–444.
Self–love,
in what manner we should divest men of, III. 267, 268. Caution
against it, XVII. 248. Its sinfulness, XIX. 48, 49; and danger, 49,
50.
Self–righteousness, vanity of
establishing our own, I. 638. Caution against it, II. 305–310. The
folly of it, IV. 352–356, XX. 100. The danger and evil of it, XII.
15, 551, 552. XV. 115. XVIII. 165. To be guarded against, VIII. 423.
How opposite it is to a Christian state, IX. 443. Self–righteousness
reproved, XVII. 196–200. Addresses to the self–righteous, XVIII. 95.
XX. 376, 429, 430.
Self–satisfied Christian, address to,
XIII. 433.
Sennacherib,
defeat of, III. 544–547. His pride and downfall, VII. 533–539.
Sensibility
of conscience, the result of divine knowledge, VII. 12, 13.
Sensualists,
consequences of sin to, X. 100.
Separation
of Abram and Lot, I. 105–110; from the ungodly recommended, XIV.
257–260. The nature of the separation from the world, which is
enjoined by the Gospel, XVI. 550–552. Whence the necessity for it
arises, 552, 553. The honour conferred by God upon all who maintain
such separation, 554, 555.
Sepulchre
of Christ, the guarding of, a proof of his resurrection, XI.
607–611.
SERMON
SERMON,
analysis of Claude’s Essay on the composition of. XXI. 431–435.
Directions for hearing sermons, XII. 375–377.
Sermon on the
Mount, design of, XI. 46, 47.
The Blessedness of the Humble, 47–51; of the Meek, 51–56; of those
who hunger and thirst after Righteousness, 56–59. The Reward of
Mercifulness, 60–64. Blessedness of Purity of Heart, 64–70; of the
Peacemakers, 70–75; of those who are persecuted for Righteousness’
sake, 75–79. True Happiness stated, XII. 342–345. Christians are the
Salt of the Earth, XI. 79–84; and the Light of the World, 85–89. The
Law and the Prophets confirmed by Christ, 89–94. The Danger of
little Sins, 94–98. Evangelical and Pharisaical Righteousness
compared, 98–112. The Sixth Commandment expounded, 11–119. The
Necessity of seeking Reconciliation with Man, 119–123. Importance of
Reconciliation with God, 123–127. Christ’s Exposition of the Seventh
Commandment, 128–131. The Necessity of mortifying every Sin,
132–137. Divorces forbidden, 137–142. Swearing forbidden, 142–149.
Retaliation forbidden, 149–154. Liberality enjoined, 154–159; also,
Love to Enemies, 159–164. Christians do more than others, 164–171.
Directions respecting Alms Deeds, 171–175; and Prayer, 176–181.
Hallowing God’s Name, 181–185. Thy Kingdom come; thy Will be done,
185–189; give us this Day our daily Bread, 190–194. Forgiveness of
Sins, 194–199. Lead us not into Temptation, but deliver us from
Evil, 199–203. The concluding Doxology, 203–206. A Forgiving Spirit
necessary to our Acceptance with God, 207–212. Directions concerning
Fasting, 212–217. Laying up Treasures in Heaven, 217–221. The Single
Eye, 221–225. The Services of God and Mammon inconsistent, 226–230.
Against Carefulness, 230–236. Against uncharitable judging, 236–242.
The Beam and the Mote, 242–245. Caution to be used in reproving,
245–250. Importance and Efficacy of Prayer, 250–255. God’s Readiness
to give his Holy Spirit, 255–259. The doing as we should be done
unto, 259–268. The Strait and the Narrow Ways, 268–271. Men known by
their Fruits, 271–276. The Importance of true Religion, 276–279. The
Wise Builder, 279–282. The Effect of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount,
283–288.
Serpent,
temptation of Eve by the, I. 25–28. The elevation of the brazen
serpent, and mystery contained in it, II. 127–131. The destruction
of it by Hezekiah, III. 537–544. It was a type of Christ, XIII.
250–252; and why, 252.
Servant,
devoting himself to his master’s service, II. 373–377. Release of
bond–servants, 369–373. The duties of servants, XVIII. 263, 264.
Service:—Claims
of God upon our best services, all of which are unprofitable, XIII.
6–8. The service of God must be with reverential fear, II. 323. XIX.
484–489; ardent love, II. 323, 376; unreserved fidelity, 324; its
reasonableness and excellency, 324, 325. David’s desire to serve
God, VI. 371–375. Caution against a disposition to relinquish the
Lord’s service, XII. 398; when we commence it, we must determine,
through God’s grace, to continue in it, 399; the consequences of
receding from it, 400, 401. Character of the watchful servant,
482–484. The blessedness of the service of God, XIV. 405;
steadfastness and activity in it recommended, XIX. 337–341. The
service of God of paramount obligation, I. 546. XII. 271; excuses
for not engaging in it, exposed, I. 331–333. What services God
requires, VIII. 502–507. They who serve God, shall be saved by him,
I. 547. Joshua’s covenant with Israel to serve the Lord, improved,
II. 621–627. The imperfection of our best services, VIII. 619, 620.
Inefficacy of outward services without obedience, X. 477–480. The
service of God cannot be engaged in too early or too earnestly, XII.
272. The commencement of the tabernacle service, I. 557–560.
Shame,
a sense of, a criterion of true repentance, V. 387.
Sheba,
queen of, visits Solomon, III. 359–361; improvement of her visit,
361–364.
Shechemites,
the slaughter of, I. 256–259.
Sheep,
the lost, parable of, XII. 535; our Lord’s improvement of it, 536,
537. The character of Christ’s sheep, XIII. 500, 512; their
happiness, 513; and their security, 514. This subject guarded from
abuse, 515, 516; and vindicated from the charge of being contrary to
Scripture, to fact, and to the interests of morality, 516–518.
Shepherd:—God,
considered under the character of a shepherd, V. 135, 136. View of
the character of Christ as a shepherd, VIII. 129–132. Christ, the
Good Shepherd, XIII. 500; benefit of receiving him under that
character, 501; the security of his sheep,
ibid.
Shewbread,
typical design of, I. 661–664.
Shiloh:—Christ
proved to be the true Shiloh, I. 305–308.
Shimei,
patience and forbearance of David towards, III. 290–294. He is put
to death by Solomon, and why, 321–325.
Shipwreck,
Paul’s deliverance from, XIV. 586–590.
Shortness
of human life, V. 312–314; importance of being duly impressed with
it, 314–316; an argument against covetousness, XII. 474.
Shunamite,
contentment illustrated in the, III. 480–483. Her devout submission
to an afflictive providence, 484–487.
Sick:—How
much they stand in need of our compassion, V. 261, 262; what measure
of compassion should be exercised towards them, 262, 263. The office
of those who visit the sick, delineated, IV. 468–470; this office
honourable, 472; the benefit of it to our own souls, V. 263, 264.
Folly of those who refuse to admit visitors to their sick friends,
IV. 473. Address to visitors of the sick, V. 265. VII. 29; and to
persons recovered from sickness, III. 550.
Sickness
of Hezekiah, III. 547–549.
Sight
of God, a feast to the soul, I. 463–467.
Siloam
(pool of), a blind man miraculously healed at, XIII. 481, 482; the
typical interpretation of the miracle, 483, 484; its spiritual
improvement, 484, 485. Disposition evinced by him, 486–489; benefits
which he derived from it, 489, 490.
Simeon,
testimony borne by, to Jesus, XII. 260–266; particularly as the
consolation of Israel, 256–260; and as to the ends and effects of
Christ’s exhibition to the world, 266–268.
Simeon and
Levi, conduct of, to the Shechemites,
considered, I. 257–259.
Simon Magus,
wretched state of, XIV. 339, 340.
Simplicity
of the Gospel, XVIII. 222.
SIN
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I. Nature
of Sin.
II. Effects
of Sin.
III. Admonitions
against Sin.
——
I. Nature
of Sin.
Introduction of sin into the world,
I. 24–28.
God knows all our sins,
X. 218–223.
Its origin, growth and issue,
XX. 28–31.
God’s views of sin different from those of men,
VII. 157.
Sin regarded by God, as adultery, rebellion, idolatry, and atheism,
V. 267, 268.
It is a robbery of God,
X. 611–617.
Is an act of hostility against our own souls,
II. 90.
The malignity of sin, as an offence against God,
V. 390–392.
Its malignant nature compared to leaven,
XVI. 159, 160.
Importance of having just conceptions of it,
160–162.
Certainty of its finding us out, and of its exposure,
I. 51.
II. 186–189,
579, 580.
Bitterness of sin,
I. 619, 620.
V. 310.
Evil of sin,
I. 265, 266,
589, 590,
617, 618.
V. 275, 276,
310.
What impression it makes on the mind of God,
II. 312, 313.
Deceitfulness of sin,
II. 578, 579.
How we should regard sin,
I. 28.
No sin to be accounted light,
III. 178.
How we are to mourn for the sins of others,
III. 184–186.
"SECRET
SINS"
The indulgence of secret sins, a rebellion against the light,
IV. 429, 430.
It is unprofitable,
475, 476.
It is unreasonable,
476, 477.
How we are to regard it,
V. 268–270.
A spiritual leprosy, and the means of deliverance from it,
408–410;
its power to wound the soul,
411, 412;
its captivating power,
VII. 63, 64;
its power as inherent in our nature,
IX. 114, 115;
and as strengthened by evil habits,
115–117.
The Holy Spirit promised to cleanse from sin,
436, 437.
The danger of little sins,
XI. 94–98.
The imputation of our sins to Christ, explained,
XVI. 527.
Sins of omission, considered,
XX. 97–100.
God’s punishment of sin,
328–332.
The taking away of sin, the great end of Christ’s incarnation,
427, 428,
431–434.
The sin against the Holy Ghost, explained,
XI. 373–375.—
See also
Original Sin.
II. Effects
of Sin.
Its power in blinding, enslaving, and hardening the sinner,
XII. 291, 292.
Its malignity,
292, 293.
It has impaired all our faculties,
XV. 227, 228.
Awful change wrought by sin,
I. 4.
The greatest of all evils,
V. 117.
VI. 104, 105.
Its precipitous tendency.
XVII. 257,
Note a. Folly of seeking happiness in sin,
I. 18.
Why men make light of it,
21.
The justice of God in punishing it,
II. 63.
III. 3–5.
Severity of God in punishing it,
III. 317–320.
Its awful punishment,
II. 580, 581.
Its bitter fruits,
VI. 51, 52.
Its unprofitableness,
XV. 157, 158;
and folly,
159, 160.
Certainty of its punishment,
III. 241.
Death the wages of sin,
XV. 162.
Just views of sin will lead us to justify God’s denunciations
against it,
III. 553.
Will surely bring the judgments of God upon us, ,
IV. 69,
90.
Equity of the divine judgments against sin,
V. 392–394.
A preventive to the acceptance of our prayers,
485–489.
No peace in the way of sin,
VIII. 513–517.
The evil consequences of sin,
IX. 233–235.
The petition for the forgiveness of sins, in the Lord’s prayer,
explained,
XI. 194–196.
Its limitations,
196, 197.
Forgiveness of sins, necessary to our acceptance with God,
207–212.
All sins pardonable, except that against the Holy Ghost,
375–377.
Its probable issue, even in this life,
XIII. 139, 140.
How the Gospel frees us from sin and death,
XV. 189–191.
The sinfulness of fallen man,
XVIII. 426, 427.
No remission of sin without blood,
XIX. 297–300.
Christ’s appearance to take away sin,
311–313.
Benefits to be expected from stated remembrances of sins among us,
319–321.
III. Admonitions
against Sin.
What impression it should make on our minds,
II. 313, 314.
Nature of besetting sin described,
V. 90–92.
Danger of indulging any besetting sin,
II. 135, 136.
Inquiry, how far we have kept ourselves from it,
V. 92–94.
Caution against it,
VII. 313.
We are to stand in awe of sin,
V. 16, 17.
Sin to be fled, with abhorrence,
I. 267, 268;
must be abhorred by us,
V. 274–278.
Caution against making light of it,
II. 345.
Importance of preventing or punishing sin, 387.
Particular sins to be repented of,
III. 5, 6.
Smaller sins, if not guarded against, will terminate in the largest,
III. 368.
Little sins to be watched against,
IV. 214.
Sin, aggravated by the mercies we have received,
III. 369;
and by the nearness of our relation to God,
383.
Must be repented of, in order to be forgiven,
IV. 90, 91;
if truly repented of, will be forgiven,
91, 92.
A sense of sin tends to correct it,
171–176.
Deliverance from it to be earnestly sought,
V. 118.
Necessity of the mortification of all sin,
483.
Obstinacy in sin reproved,
VI. 45–49.
The first incursions of sin to be watched against,
VII. 65, 66.
Mocking at sin explained,
128–130.
The folly of it,
130, 131;
and of covering our sins,
281–283.
The danger of obstinacy in sin,
293–297.
The duty and benefit of mourning for sin,
IX. 353–357.
God’s indignation against it,
497, 498.
God, a revenger of sin,
X. 348–352.
Necessity of mortifying every sin,
XI. 132–137.
The danger of indulging sin,
XII. 294.
The duty of reproving it,
ibid.
Walking in the Spirit, a preservative from sin,
XVII. 214–218.
The fatal consequences of indulged sin,
375–378.
How charity covers a multitude of sins,
XX. 252.
Address to those who are living in wilful sin,
X. 148.
Sinai,
circumstances of the giving of the law at, explained,
I. 441–443.
Sincerity,
common mistake concerning, corrected, XVII. 449. It implies a desire
and intention to please God, 449, 450. to serve Him according to the
light we enjoy, 450; to know his will more perfectly,
ibid. 451; and a
determination to serve God, without any regard to consequences, 451,
452. Its uses in the Christian warfare, 453–456.
The great importance of sincerity, X. 237.
Especially in the worship of God, XIII. 299.
Single Eye,
parable of, explained,
XI. 222, 223. Its vast importance,
223–225.
Sin–offering compared with the
trespass–offering, I. 588, 589. What it was designed to teach us,
589–591.
SINNERS
A Summary
of this Article:—
I. The
Character and
Conduct of Sinners.
II. The
End of Sinners.
III. Addresses
and Exhortations to
Sinners.
1. To
Impenitent and
Careless Sinners.
2. To
Penitent Sinners.
——
I. The
Character
and
Conduct
of Sinners:—All
men are sinners before God, VI. 472, 473. Their conduct towards God,
IV. 414–416. Their astonishing delusion evinced by their
fearlessness, II. 427. Their self–complacency,
ibid. 428; and
their confidence, 428. Judas Iscariot, a portrait of the thoughtless
sinner, XI. 576; of the awakened sinner, 577; of the hardened
sinner, 578; and of the despairing sinner,
ibid. 579. Excuses
commonly made by sinners, exposed, I. 33, 34. They must seek for
mercy in God’s appointed way, 591. They derive no security from
their numbers, II. 165, 166. Their prosperity transient, IV. 409.
Their self–flattering delusions exposed, V. 271–274. The
condescension of God to those who are upright before him, V. 487,
488. The only refuge of sinners, VII. 627–631. God’s voice to them,
X. 206–209. His delight in saving them, 408–411. Mutual abhorrence
between God and sinners, 511–514. God’s appeal to self–justifying
sinners, 585–592. Christ’s willingness to receive them, XIII. 385.
For what and why they should come to him, 386, 387.
II. The
End
of Sinners:—Their
prosperity not to be envied, VI. 5–11. No outward privileges will
save them, II. 166. Christ came to save them, XVIII. 485–488. They
are obnoxious to God’s displeasure, VI. 473. Certainty of divine
judgments overtaking them, II. 166, 167, 429. Their ruin,
tremendous, IV. 409, 410. Reasons for weeping over them, VI.
368–371. Their retrospect, VII. 60, 61; and alternative, 61, 62.
Christ’s compassion to lost sinners, XIII. 72–77. The opposition
made to God by sinners, XVI. 595–597. By what means God overcomes
them, 597–599.
III. Addresses
and
Exhortations
to Sinners.
1. To
Impenitent
and
Careless
Sinners:—Address
to those who are unhumbled for sin, I. 35; to those who think
lightly of sin, IX. 357, 358; to those who live in presumptuous
sins, and make light of Christ’s atonement, I. 596, 597. The mercy
of God to the most obstinate sinners, VIII. 490–493.
Self–vindicating sinners reproved, IX. 19–22. Their fully in
neglecting God, 23–27. His expostulation with them, 415–419.
Incorrigibleness reproved, X. 209–213. Address to those who are
living in wilful sin, XVI. 169. Addresses to
wilful sinners,
VIII. 128. IX. 34, 61. X. 48. XIV. 469. XVII. 389–392. XX. 428, 429.
2. To
Penitent
Sinners:—Address
to those who are beginning to relent, I. 35. The vilest sinners have
no reason to despair, V. 161. Praises and thanksgivings due from the
pardoned sinner, V. 202. Address to sinners, who are discouraged on
account of their extreme weakness and sinfulness, VI. 112, 113. The
provision which God has made for them, IX. 235. Address to those who
mourn for sin, 358. XII. 545. Help in Christ for them, X. 136, 137.
Directions to them for an acceptable approach to God, 138–140. The
penitent sinner’s faith, illustrated, XII. 367–372. Angels rejoice
over them, 542; and why, 543, 544.—See also
Penitence, and
REPENTANCE.
Sisera,
death of, by the hand of Jael, considered, III. 16–20.
Slaughter
of the Shechemites, I. 256–259.
Sleep,
spiritual import of, XVII. 390.
Sloth
reproved, II. 601–607. VII. 205–207, 437–442. The several effects of
sloth and diligence compared, 98–100. Sloth to be avoided in the
pursuit of Christ, 436.
Sluggard,
the conduct of, considered, VII. 205, 206. Its consequences, 206,
207. The sluggard reproved, 67–71. In what sense the desire of the
slothful killeth him, 218, 219. The sluggard’s vineyard described,
235, 236. Reflections on it, 237.
Smyrna,
the epistle to the Church at, illustrated, XXI. 39,
et seq. Christ’s
promise to, under persecution, 40–42. His testimony respecting them,
43–45. Encouragement given to them, 45, 46; particularly to the
victorious believers, 49, 50.
Sobriety
of mind recommended, XV. 476–478. Importance of it, 479, 480.
Sober–mindedness, why necessary to young people in particular, XIX.
91, 92.
Social
Prayer.—See PRAYER, § IV.
Societies,
religious and benevolent, all spring from believers animated by
love, XIX. 121.
Sodom,
Abraham’s intercession for, illustrated, I. 150–156. Lot’s
deliverance out of the overthrow of, 157–162.
Soldier,
the Christian, described, XI. 559. The treatment of Christ’s body
upon the cross, by the Roman soldiers, XIV. 194–196.
Solomon,
a type of Christ, IV. 23–28. David’s advice to him, 31–35. He puts
Shimei to death, III. 321–325. His choice of wisdom, 326–329. Erects
the temple at Jerusalem, 331–334; which he dedicates, IV. 75–79. His
prayer at the dedication, illustrated, III. 339–354. Thanksgiving
prayer at the close of the dedication, 354–358. Visit of the Queen
of Sheba to him, 358–364. His fall, 364–369. His testimonies to the
vanity of the creature, VII. 322–326. That all is vanity and
vexation of spirit, 326–330. His confession of the emptiness of
worldly mirth, 331–336. His testimony to the excellency of wisdom,
336–340, 360–365. On the different portions of the righteous and the
wicked, 341–344. His caution against being righteous over much,
365–370. Recommended earnestness in religion, 384–390. His advice to
youth, 409–414. His view of the sum of all true religion, 415–419.
Observation on the Song of Solomon, VII. 432.
SON OF GOD
What is meant
by having the Son of God, XX. 541; and depends on our having him,
ibid.
542.—See JESUS CHRIST.
Sons of God,
what is comprehended in the relation of, XX. 417. How believers are
brought into this relation, 421. The
present felicity of this state,
ibid. Their
future state, 422. The wonderful love of God in bringing them into
this relation, 418, 419. With what sentiments it is to be regarded,
419, 420.
Son
of Man,
what Jesus himself said of him, XIII. 47, 48. Declaration of his
Disciples concerning him, 48; and of his enemies, 49. For what ends
he came, 50, 51. God glorified in his Son, XIV. 14–18.
Sons
(two) parable of, XI. 495–499.
Song
of Moses, a witness against the Jews. II. 468–473; of the Virgin
Mary, XII. 220–223; of Zacharias, 224–231. Occasion of the Song of
the Redeemed, XXI. 145. Exposition of the song itself, 146, 147. The
connexion between the two, 148. Their doxology, 150–152.
Sorrows
of Christ, overwhelming nature of, V. 505–507. Their vicarious use,
V. 507, 508. Address to the sorrowful Christian, XIII. 433, 434.
Soul:—Criterion
for ascertaining whether a work of grace is begun in the soul, XVII.
2, 3. On what grounds we may be confident that he, who has begun
this work, will finish it, 3, 4. Inquiry and caution respecting it,
5. Growth of the soul in grace described, 6–10. We ought to feel a
tender regard for the welfare of men’s souls, XVIII. 54, 55. The
souls of men of equal value in the sight of God, I. 484, 485.
Distress of soul considered, VI. 102–106. The value of the soul,
XVIII. 76. Folly of neglecting the immortal soul, VII. 108. The
wisdom of winning souls, 112–115. The conversion of the soul
desirable, 127. The folly of delaying to seek it,
ibid. Every man has
a work to do for his soul, 385; how it must be done, 386; and why,
387, 388. Importance of its salvation, 567. Benefits of God’s return
to the soul, VIII. 37–40. Its prosperity promoted by true wisdom,
58–63. Its inestimable value, XI. 461–463. XVI. 617, 618. The proper
effect and office of true religion upon the soul, VI. 181. XI. 267.
XX. 46, 47.
Sour Grapes:—The
proverbial expression of eating them, explained IX. 231–233.
Sovereignty of God, illustrated and
vindicated, I. 205–211; particularly in the dispensation of his
grace, X. 571–576; gifts, XVI. 15; and blessings, I. 205–211; in the
miraculous healing of Naaman, III. 488; and by the similitude of the
potter’s power over the clay, IX. 160–162. The true cause of men’s
aversion to a vindication of God’s absolute sovereignty, VI. 1.
God’s sovereign mercy the source of all our blessings, XV. 351–358.
His sovereignty not to be arraigned by us, 358–367. Thanks to God
for his sovereign grace and mercy, XVII. 265–272.
Sower,
parable of, explained, XI. 401–404.
Sowing
in tears, explained, VI. 403, 404, 406, 407. Encouragement to them,
404, 405.
Speech,
a talent for which we are responsible, XI. 381. Address to those who
have been inattentive to it, 382; and to those who have endeavoured
to improve it for the good of others, 383.
Spies,
murmuring of the Israelites at the report of, II. 54–57;
preservation of, by Rahab, 544–550.
Spirit
of Christ,
must be applied, to renovate our nature, I. 627; and in what manner,
628–630.
We may have it, XV. 205, 206. The necessity of having it, 207, 208.
Living in the Spirit, explained, XVII. 239, 240.
The duty of walking in the Spirit, explained, XVII. 215, 216, 241;
motives to it, 217. The principles of the flesh and the Spirit
considered in their united existence, 220; in their contrary
operations, 221; and their combined effects, 222, 223. The fruits of
the Spirit contrasted with the works of the flesh, 233–236. The
Christian’s state in reference to them both, 236, 237.
How far we may be in the Spirit on the Lord’s–day, XXI. 14–16. Our
special call to seek it, 16–18.
—See further, HOLY SPIRIT.
Spirit
(public), illustrated in the character of Nehemiah, IV. 264, 266;
and in the conduct of the Jews in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem,
267–269. A wounded spirit insupportable, VII. 192–197.
Spiritual
man, defined, XVI. 99. His advantage
above all others, 100–102. The source of his superiority, 102, 103.
Spirituality of the law, XV. 169–173.
XVII. 88–101. The spiritual conflicts of believers, XV. 174–180; of
Paul, 181–185. The spiritual man compared with the carnal man,
195–199; also the spiritual mind with the carnal mind, 199–202.
Spouse:—The
Church is God’s spouse, X. 14–16.
Spring,
unwholesome, miraculously healed with a cruse of salt, III. 465,
466.
Springing–field, parable of,
explained, XII. 30–33.
Stability
is the gift of God, V. 473–478. XVIII. 397. Stability in God’s ways,
the fruit of accepted prayer, VI. 59. The stability of the
righteous, 147; and of those who love God’s law, VI. 377, 378.
Stability in the walk, an effect of true religion, VII. 40.
Stability in an empire promoted by true wisdom, VIII. 55–58. A
fulness of stability imparted by the Gospel, XV. 582. The stability
of the promises, XVI. 421–424. The nature of that stability, which
all Christians must attain, XVIII. 306–308. Why the attainment of it
lies so near to the heart of every faithful minister, 308–310.
Stability of the covenant, XIX. 35–38. The true grounds of a
Christian’s stability, XX. 404–410.
Star
predicted by Balaam, was Christ, II. 156–160.
Steadfastness in religion, benefit of
maintaining, VII. 146; in duties, enforced, XVII. 257, 258.
Encouragements to it, 258, 259. Steadfastness in God, recommended,
XVIII. 110–113; and in his service, XIX. 337–341. Address to the
steadfast Christian, XII. 534.
Stephen,
occasion of the death of, XIV. 329–331. The manner of it, 332.
Stillness
in building the temple, considered, III. 329–334.
Stone
that became a mountain, prophecy of, explained, IX. 476–479.
Stony–ground hearers, who they are,
XI. 401, 402.
Strait
and narrow ways, explained, XI. 268–271
Strangers,
saints are such, upon earth, IV. 40, 41. Address to them as such,
42, 43.
Strength
promised according to our day, II. 531–536. How God is our strength,
V. 191–194; and the giver of strength and peace, 195–198. A sense of
weakness, conducive to strength, XVI. 629–632. The Christian’s need
of strength, XVII. 422, 423. He has none in himself, 423–425; must
rely solely on Christ for strength, 425–427. Strength in the grace
of Christ, XIX. 18, 19. Our duty in relation to it, 19, 20.
Strivings
of the Spirit, how resisted, I. 60–62. Danger of resisting them, I.
63–65. Addresses to those who withstand them, 65. The folly of
striving with our Maker, VIII. 204–207.
Subjection
to civil governments, stated and enforced, XX. 198–206.
Subjects,
duties of, to their earthly and heavenly king, XII. 136–139. How
they ought to regard civil magistrates, XV. 505, 506. Their
obligations to them, 506–508.
Submission
to the dispensations of God, enforced, I. 616. V. 281, 282; |
and to his chastisements, X. 335.
The submission due from a wife, illustrated, XVII. 401, 402.
Examples of
Submission, recorded in the
Scriptures:—
Aaron, on the death of his sons Nadab and Abihu, I. 614, 615.
Eli, on being reproved by Samuel, III. 130–133.
Job, in his afflictions, IV. 320–325. XX. 112–118.
David, in his afflictions, III. 286–289; and when cursed by
Shimei, 290–294. The woman of
Shunem, on the death
of her son, 484–487; of
Hezekiah, on the denunciation of divine judgments, 551–554.
The Lord Jesus Christ,
XIII. 557–560.
Successes,
God to be acknowledged in, VII. 537, 538.
Succoth,
punishment of the men of, III. 43–47.
Suddenness
of Christ’s second coming, XIII. 13–20.
Sufferings of Christ,
fore–ordained, XIV. 300, 301. Consequences thereof, 302–304. Their
necessity, XIX. 166–169. They were the end of his incarnation,
171–173. His conduct under them, 218, 219; his patience under them,
454–457. The benefit he derived from them, 219, 220. The nature of
Christ’s sufferings, XX. 235, 236; and end of them, 236, 237. Christ
our example in sufferings, III. 285. Prophetically described by
David, V. 130–132. The sentiments they should excite in us, 132–134.
Their overwhelming nature, 505–507; and vicarious use, 507, 508. Are
a proper ground for faith, 509; the strongest motive to love,
ibid. the safest
rule for obedience, 509, 510. The true cause of Christ’s sufferings,
VIII. 353–359. Sufferings of Christ predicted by Isaiah, 279–283.
His behaviour under them, 366–375. The sufferings of Christ foretold
by himself, XIII. 35–41. His sufferings in the garden, 106–111. We
should endeavour to get our hearts impressed with them, 141. How we
should view them, 144. Their necessity, 158. Our sufferings are all
designed for our good, 461, 462. Our duty under them, 462, 463. The
reward of those who suffer for Christ, XII. 105–109. Paul’s
readiness thus to suffer, XIV. 531–535. Suffering for Christ, a
favour conferred on Christians by God himself, XVIII. 36–38. Address
to those who fear sufferings, XVIII. 39; who feel them,
ibid. or who
occasion them, 39, 40; and to suffering Christians, XX. 6.
Sufficiency
of the Gospel for our comfort, XVIII. 462–464; for our
sanctification, 464, 465; and for our complete salvation, 465–467.
Suicide
of Judas Iscariot, XI. 575–579.
Suitableness of the Gospel in offering
its blessings freely, XVIII. 456–458; in communicating them fully,
458–460; and in finally securing the full possession of its
benefits, 460–462.
Sun,
Christ compared to, XII. 258, 259. The Sun of Righteousness, X.
623–626.
Superiority
of Christ to angels, XIX. 143, 148, 161–165; and to Moses, 183, 184.
Our interest in it, 184, 185.
Superstition, the proneness of men to,
illustrated, III. 538, 539. Cautions against it, 541, 542.
Especially in prayer, XI. 178, 179.
Supineness
reproved, XIX. 221–224.
Supper,
the Gospel compared to a, XII. 527, 528. Excuses made for rejecting
it, 528, 529.
—See also LORD’S SUPPER.
Supremacy
of Christ over all creatures, XVII. 283–285.
Swearing
prohibited by Jesus Christ, XI. 143–145; and why, 145–148. Address
to those who are in the habit of swearing, XI. 148; and to those who
are free from that habit, 148, 149.
Sword of
the Spirit, the Scriptures so called
because they were inspired by God, XVII. 497; and are the voice of
God to every individual of mankind, 497, 498. By them the Holy
Spirit speaks to men, 499. From Him they derive all their power,
ibid.
500. By them the Holy Spirit has wrought the most stupendous
miracles in the conversion of men, 500. The usefulness of this sword
to the Christian in all his combats, by its clear directions, 501;
its powerful motives, 502; its rich encouragements, 503; and
instructive examples, 504.
Sympathy,
friendly, illustrated, IV. 325–327; recommended, 328. Cautions in
relation to it, 328, 329. A want of sympathy condemned, 377–381.
Sympathy of God with his people, X. 446–450. Sympathy to the poor
enforced, XII. 282, 283. The sympathy of Jesus at the tomb of
Lazarus, XIII. 531–536. The nature and extent of Christian sympathy,
XV. 493–495. XVI. 620–624. XIX. 490. The benefits resulting from it,
XV. 495–497. It is a criterion of Christian union, XVI. 309, 310;
and the very essence of Christ’s religion, XV. 498.
T.
Tabernacle,
the command to build, considered in reference to the Jews, I. 468,
469; and as applicable to ourselves, 469, 470. The offerings for it,
553–556. The tabernacle service commenced, 556–560. The erecting of
the tabernacle, 560–564.
Tabernacles,
feast of:—Its peculiar rites, I. 652, 653; its primary end, 654; and
mystical design, 655, 656. Zechariah’s prediction of its observance,
X. 561–564. The spirit
of this ordinance of universal obligation, 564–567.
Tables
of the Law, import of the breaking of, II. 316–318. The manner in
which they were replaced, 318–320.
Talents,
God the only source of, I. 496. XI. 534, 535; are all to be improved
for the end for which they were given, I. 496. God will reward every
man according to his fidelity in improving them, XI. 535, 536.
Talents lost, if not improved, XIII. 58–61; must be improved for
Christ, XIV. 210, 480.
Tamar,
Absalom’s treatment of, considered, III. 274–281.
Tares,
parable of, explained, XI. 408–411.
Taxes:—The
sinfulness of withholding or evading them, XV. 508.
Taylor
(Bishop), on the downward tendency of sin, XVII. 257, Note (a.)
Teacher:—Character
of Christ as a divine Teacher, XI. 283–288. XIII. 548, 549. He is a
meek and lowly Teacher, XI. 349–354.
Teaching
of the Holy Spirit, to be sought by earnest prayer, I. 115. What the
Holy Spirit teaches to believers, XV. 252–256.
Temper,
necessity of watching over the, III. 204. The evil and danger of bad
tempers, XI. 117, 118. The cultivation of holy tempers, a part of
the Christian’s walk, XVII. 335. Those who indulge unhallowed
tempers, are enemies to themselves, XX. 507, 508.
Tempest,
miraculously stilled by Jesus Christ, XI. 293. What views we are to
entertain of this display of his power, 294, 295.
TEMPLE
I. Elucidation
of
Circumstances
relating to the Temple at Jerusalem.
1. The
First
Temple, erected by Solomon.
David’s preparations for it, IV. 35–39. God’s acceptance of them,
66–70. The stillness with which it was erected, III. 331–334. Its
dedication by Solomon, IV. 75–79. Illustrations of his prayer at the
dedication, III. 339–350, 351–354. His thanksgiving prayer at the
conclusion, 354–358. God’s regard for his own house, IV. 79–84.
Re–opening of the temple by Jehoash king of Judah, after it had been
polluted, 151–155. Restoration of the temple worship by Hezekiah,
185–190. Ezekiel’s vision of God’s departure from his temple, IX.
362–368.
2. The
Second
Temple, erected after the Captivity.
The rebuilding of the temple, and the different emotions of the
Jews, IV. 230–235. They are encouraged in their undertaking by the
Prophets Haggai and Zechariah, 247–250. Decree of Artaxerxes for
restoring the temple–service and worship, 250–256. The presentation
of Christ there, XII. 253, 254. Buyers and sellers driven out of it,
XIII. 237–240. Christ greater than the temple, XI. 355–366. The
rending of the vail of, at Christ’s death, XI. 603–606.
II. Typical
Import of the
Temple.
The temple, a type of Christ, in its foundation, XX. 185; in its
superstructure, ibid.
186; and in its services, 186, 187. The temple at Jerusalem, typical
of the spiritual temple, X. 461–463, 464, 465. Believers are the
temple of God, XVI. 117. XVII. 313, 314. The danger of defiling it,
XVI. 118, 119. The indignation of God against those who defile his
temple, XIII. 244.
Temptation of Eve, I. 25–28. The
circumstances of Christ’s temptation, considered, XI. 36–38. Our
interest in it, 39–41. His various temptations, XIX. 176; and power
to succour the tempted, 177, 178. The subtilty of the temptations of
Satan, and how they are to be resisted, IV. 278–284. The temptations
of Satan, a cause of dejection, V. 337; to be carefully watched
against, 401. Inward temptations, a means by which God sifts his
people, X. 236. The petition in the Lord’s Prayer, for deliverance
from temptation, explained, XI. 199–202. We are not to expose
ourselves unnecessarily to it, 426, 427. The temptations of God’s
people, considered, XVI. 227. Their security in the midst of them,
227, 228. Temptation, a ground of joy, XX. 1–4. The testimony of God
respecting his tempted people, 23–25. Instructions arising out of
it, 25–27. God knows how to deliver and to save his tempted people,
321, 322. Address to those who are tempted, XVI. 228. XIX. 178.
Advice to them, XX. 267, 268. Address to those who are yielding to
temptation, XVI. 228, XIX. 179.
Tenderness
of Christ for the weak, VIII. 131.
Testimony
of a good conscience, nature of, XVI. 402, 403. The comfort of it,
403, 404.
Thanksgiving of Hannah, explained,
III. 109–113; of David, at the carrying up of the ark, IV. 9–13.
Solomon’s thanksgiving prayer, III. 355–358. The duty of
thanksgiving for redemption, VI. 238–241. Christ’s sufferings an
occasion for thankfulness, VIII. 373. Thankfulness for God’s
mercies, X. 402–408; and for any insight into divine truth, XII. 62.
Conversion a ground of thanksgiving, XV. 153–156.
—See further, Praise.
Thessalonica, preaching of Paul to the
Jews at, XIV. 460–462. In what manner they received the Gospel,
XVIII. 275–279. Its effects upon them, XIV. 462, 463. Wherein they
were excelled by the Bereans, 465. State of the Church there when
the First Epistle of
Paul was written to it, XVIII. 269. The graces which he had seen in
them, 270, 271. The effects produced by them in his own mind, 272,
273. Their reception of the Gospel, a pattern for us, 295–299. The
Apostle’s joy in them, 311–316. The happy state of their Church,
when St. Paul wrote his
Second Epistle to them, 372–374; and what lessons we may
derive from it, 375. The vast difference between the Thessalonian
Church and the generality of those who call themselves Christians,
375, 376. The grounds of Paul’s thanksgiving for the Thessalonians,
391, 392.
Thief.—See
Penitent Thief.
Thomas,
unbelief of, reproved, XIV. 218–222.
Thorny–ground hearers, who they are,
XI. 403.
Thoughts.—See
Vain Thoughts.
Threatenings, divine, the certainty of
the fulfilment of, I. 20, 21. Address to those who question the
execution of them, II. 40. What effect they should produce on us,
IV. 223, 224.
Thyatira,
the Epistle to the Church at, illustrated, XXI. 66,
et seq. The
transcendent excellence of this Church, 71, 72. The guilt and danger
in which some of the members of it were involved, 72, 73. This
Church exhorted to hold fast the truth, 76–78. Promises made to the
victorious saints at Thyatira, 79–81.
Times
and circumstances, the propriety of considering, IV. 4–8. The folly
of instituting hasty comparisons between the present and former
times, VII. 356–360. Our times are in God’s hands, XXI. 162–164.
Time,
lost, to be redeemed for the attainment of divine knowledge, IV.
426. The things of time, how to be estimated, XI. 291, 292. The duty
of redeeming time, XVII. 393, 394; motives to it, 394, 395.
Timid,
consolation to, VI. 88; encouraged, VIII. 219. Addresses to the
timid Christian, XII. 533. XIII. 394. XVI. 214. XVII. 428. XIX. 416.
XX. 6.
Timothy:—His
early knowledge of the Scriptures, XIX. 67, 68. Excellency of that
knowledge, 68, 69. The instruction which his attainment of it
conveys to us, 69, 70.
Tithes
given by Abraham to Melchizedek, I. 113, 114.
Toleration,
religious, vindicated, XIV. 478.
Tongues,
confusion of, at Babel, explained and improved, I. 90–96. Miraculous
gift of tongues to the Apostles on the day of Pentecost, XIV.
240–244. The true character of the tongue, XX. 75; its effects, and
the reason thereof, 76, 77. The vanity of pretensions to religion
without bridling the tongue, 47–49.
Traitors,
different kinds of, XIII. 115, 116.
Transfiguration of Christ, time and
manner of, XII. 384, 385; his conversation with Moses and Elijah,
385. The privilege granted to some of his disciples on that
occasion, 386, 387.
Transformation of soul, which is
opposed to conformity to the world, XV. 473; what effects are
produced by it, 474, 475.
Transgressors, the way of, hard, VII.
124; as it is a state of bondage, 125; of disquietude,
ibid. and of
danger, 126. Obstinate transgressors, given up by God, VI. 64–67.
Translation
to heaven, of Enoch, I. 56–60. XIX. 378–380; of Elijah, III. 456–460
Translators
of the English Bible, fidelity of, XVIII. 169.
Treason
of Judas, XIII. 111–114. Applied to traitors of every description,
114–117.
Treasure,
why not to be laid up on earth, XI. 217, 218; but in heaven, 218,
219; and why, 219, 220. The parable of the Hidden Treasure,
explained, 411–414. The treasures of wisdom and knowledge which are
in Christ, XVIII. 186–192; importance of these treasures, in point
of sublimity, 192, 193; their certainty, 193, 194; their
attainableness, 194; and their utility, 195.
Tree of
Life, explained, I. 13–15. XXI.
260–262.
Trespass–offering, compared with the
sin–offering, I. 587–589. A type of Christ, 593–597.
Trial
and execution of Christ, predicted, VIII. 375–384. The effects of
trials on our minds, to be marked, I. 413. Trials of Job, IV. 321,
322; his resignation under them, 323, 324. Are to be expected by us,
324. The use and intent of them, VI. 443. XIX. 403, 404. Benefits of
them, X. 331. How God deals with his people in them, 533–536. Are
not to be feared by us, if we are providentially called to them, XI.
427. The prayer of faith will deliver us from them, 427, 428.
Consolations of the Gospel under, XII. 552. The trials and
consolations of ministers useful to their people, XVI. 393–399. The
trials of Christians, the means of magnifying their Lord, 492–498.
Confidence in God, a source of consolation under them, XX. 16.
Address to those who are but little conversant with trials, X. 536;
and to those who are deeply tried,
ibid.—
See AFFLICTIONS—Trouble.
Tribulation,
the way to heaven, XIV. 431–433. Delight in tribulations for
Christ’s sake, one of the benefits of justifying faith, XV. 118.
Tribute–money, miraculously supplied
by a fish, XI. 468, 469; instruction thence derivable, 469, 470. The
duty of paying it enforced, XII. 136–139.
TRINITY
I. On
the
Doctrine
of the Trinity.
General indications of the doctrine in the Old Testament, IV. 483.
VII. 409. VIII. 235. The doctrine briefly stated, XIX. 101, 102. The
unity of God, XX. 532. General proofs of the existence of three
Persons in the Godhead, ibid.
VIII. 235, 236. XVII. 310. Particular proofs that each of these
persons is God, without any difference or inequality, XX. 533. The
testimony of the Trinity to the salvation that is in Jesus, 534. In
what manner they bear record, viz.: (1.) The audible testimony of
the Father, to the person of Christ in the promised Messiah, XII.
297. XX. 535; and to his acceptableness in that office, XII. 298.
(2.) The testimony of Jesus Christ, XX. 535. (3.) The testimony of
the Holy Spirit, ibid.
particularly by his visible descent upon Christ at his baptism, XII.
295, 296; and the ends of the Holy Spirit’s descent, 296. Danger of
rejecting the doctrine of the Trinity, XX. 565. Duty of believers to
bear witness to it, 566. Each person in the Trinity to be invoked in
prayer, XXI. 1–3; instruction to be derived therefrom, 4, 5.
II. The
Work
of the Trinity in Redemption.
The particular offices of the Holy Trinity in the work of
redemption, VIII. 236, 237; especially as its original cause, XIX.
102–104; its procuring cause, 104–106; efficient cause, 106, 107;
and final cause, 107, 108. The Father elects, XX. 131, 132; Christ
redeems, 133; the Holy Spirit sanctifies, 134, 135. The comfort
resulting from the knowledge of this fact, VIII. 237, 238; practical
inferences from it, XIX. 108–111
III. The
Practical Uses
of the Doctrine of the Trinity.
Our obligations to the blessed Trinity, I. 5.
Trinity
Church, Cambridge, the author’s
pastoral admonition to the congregation of, after fifty years’
ministry among them, XX. 305–315.
Triumphs
prepared for the people of God, III. 19.
Troas,
Paul’s sermon at, XIV. 501–505.
Trouble,
universality of, V. 427. The ability of God to deliver us from, I.
273–275. Design of God in, IV. 181. None can trouble those whom God
comforts, 479, 480; or comfort whom he troubles, 480, 481. Our duty
under troubles, 181. The blessedness of conscious integrity under
troubles, 370. Resignation under troubles enforced to the believer,
V. 158. How we are to go to God in trouble, VI. 57, 58. Addresses to
persons who have been delivered from trouble, I. 244. XII. 51. God,
a refuge in trouble, X. 352–356. Help in Christ in time of trouble,
XII. 50, 51. The depth of Christ’s troubles, and his resignation
under them, XIII. 557–560. Faith in Christ, an antidote to all
trouble, XIV. 19–22. The present troubles and future glory of
believers, contrasted, XV. 291–293.
Trumpets,
feast of, for what end instituted, I. 648–650. How to be observed
650. Improvement of it, 651, 652.
TRUST in God,
the duty of, recommended, V. 121–126. VI. 269–273. VII. 58, 618–624.
IX. 141–143; particularly from experience of the past kindness of
God, II. 304. Trust in God, a character of the righteous, V. 26. The
name of God, a ground of trust in him, 32–35. Our obligations to
trust in Christ, VIII. 359. The blessedness of those who trust in
God, VI. 498–501. VII. 169. Their security, III. 455. VI. 379–384,
391–394. God is to be trusted without carefulness, V. 213.
Truth,
defined, V. 402. Different kinds of, XIV. 163. The girdle of truth,
in the Christian armour, explained, XVII. 449–452. Its use in the
Christian warfare, 452–458. Truth is required of us by God, in our
acknowledgments, purposes, and endeavours, V. 402, 403. ‘Buy the
truth, and sell it not,’ explained, VII. 225–227. Fortitude
recommended on the side of truth, IX. 88–93. In what sense Christ is
the
truth, XIV. 27. Importance of our inquiry into truth, 163, 164. In
what manner it should be made, 165, 166. The power of the world in
opposition to truth, 207; and of truth in opposition to the world,
208. Address to inquirers after truth, 413, 414; and to those who
are opposing it, 414. The investigation of it recommended, XVIII.
356–359. The spirit of truth and the spirit of error contrasted, XX.
475–477. The importance of distinguishing them aright, 477, 478. The
joy of a minister when his people walk in the truth, XX. 557–560.
The duty of holding fast the truth enforced, XXI. 76–78.
Turning to
God.—See
Conversion.
TYPE
A Summary
of this article:—
I. The
Nature and
Use of the Types of
Christ.
II. Typical
Persons.
III. Typical
Institutions.
IV. Typical
Events.
V. Typical
Places.
——
I. The
Nature
and
Use
of the Types of Christ:—The
nature of types, XVIII. 215, 216. Their use to the Jews, 216, 217;
and to us, 217. Cautions necessary in the interpretation of types,
I. 309, 570, 571.
II. Typical
Persons:—Adam, XVI. 367–370. Abel, XIX.
480–483. Noah, XX. 238–241. Melchizedek, I. 114, 115. XIX. 263–266.
Isaac, I. 175–179. Sarah, and Hagar and Ishmael, I. 169–173. XVII.
180–184. Abraham’s promised seed, I. 190–192. Joseph, 309–314.
Moses, 525. XIV. 278–281. Aaron, XIX. 288–291. Joshua, II. 222–227,
583. David, III. 284, 285. IX. 425–428. Solomon, IV. 23–28. Jonah,
X. 259. XI. 383–387. Eliakim, VII. 599–602. Zerubbabel, X. 461–463.
The Israelites, or Jews:—in their privileges, XV. 333–337; in their
history, I. 432–436; in their victories, 452–458; in God’s covenant
with them, 458, 463; in the judgments inflicted on them, XVI.
220–223. The first–born, I. 211–214. The high–priest, 475–477.
III. Typical
Institutions:—The tree of life, XXI.
260–263. The ark, I. 79, 80. XX. 238–241. God’s covenant with Noah,
I. 85–88. Circumcision, XV. 47–50. The birthright, I. 211–215. The
Passover, 377–380. XVI. 163–165. The brazen serpent, II. 126–131.
XIII. 250–254. The Cities of Refuge, II. 189–201. XIX. 250–252. The
Jubilee, I. 669–673. The Tabernacle, 469, 470. Aaron’s breastplate,
471–475. Altar of incense, 478–483. The anointing oil, 489–492. The
golden candlestick, 657–659. The Temple, XX. 184–187. The Holy of
Holies, XIX. 307–310. The shew–bread, I. 661–664. The vail, XIX.
333–336. The priesthood, XVII. 307–311. The breastplate, I. 471–475.
The mitre, 475–477. The altar of incense, 478–483. The sacrifices,
XIX. 292–296. The annual sacrifices, XIX. 317–322. The
burnt–offering, I. 565–570; and sacrifices, XIX. 529–531. The
meat–offering, I. 577–581. The trespass–offering, 592–597. The fire
of the altar, not to go out, 598–603. The scape–goat, 631–633. The
feast of first–fruits, 645–647. The daily morning and evening
sacrifice, II. 172–177. The daily sacrifice improved, XX. 167–170.
The means of purifying from the leprosy, I. 621–623, 626–630. V.
408–411. The law of purification, II. 102–108. The use of typical
purifications, XIX. 301–306. Release of bond–servants, II. 369–373.
The bond–servant devoting himself to his master’s service, 373–378.
IV. Typical
Events:—The creation, XVI. 519–521.
Jacob’s vision, I. 222–224. The burning bush, 318–322. The pillar
and the cloud, VII. 486–489. The manna, I. 422. XIII. 382–384. The
manna and rock, XVI. 215–219. The water from Horeb, I. 431. The veil
of Moses, 549. XVI. 481–483. Bethesda, XIII. 320–324. Siloam,
481–485.
V. Typical
Places:—Canaan, a type of the believer’s
spiritual and eternal rest, X. 249. XIX. 191–193. Zion, a type of
the Church, VI. 426–428.
U.
UNBELIEF
I. Its
Nature
and
Evil:—
The counsels of unbelief detected, V. 47, 48. The most common of all
evils, II. 35. A disobedience of the Gospel, XX. 261, 262; the
highest act of disobedience, 194; the evils of it, VI. 42–45. X.
369, 370; its prevalence, XV. 56–58. The most specious of all evils,
II. 36. The most offensive of all evils, 36, 37. Its folly, III.
506–508. VIII. 146. XII. 15, 129. XV. 58–60. Its fatal nature, II.
37. The workings of, injurious, VIII. 450. Its danger, III. 508,
517. A cause of disquietude, VI. 34; and of despondency, VIII. 263.
The way of proud unbelief described, and its issue, VII. 178–180.
Unbelievers are strangers to true peace, VII. 619. Delusive
confidence of unbelievers reproved, IX. 374. Unbelief contrasted
with faith, X. 368–373. Caution against unbelief in prayer, XI. 180,
181. Prevalence of unbelief, XIII. 465, 466; its source, 467, 468.
What sort of unbelief is most prevalent, XII. 43, 44. Why Christ
marvelled at the unbelief of the Jews, 44, 45. Unbelief, when
suffered to prevail, leads to a wilful rejection of God’s mercy in
Christ, XVIII. 387, 388; the consequence of which is a dereliction
of God to judicial blindness, 388; and a final abandonment to
everlasting damnation, 388, 389. As an antidote to unbelief, reflect
on the power and veracity of God, II. 37–39.
II. Examples
of Unbelief
recorded for our instruction:—
The unbelief of Sarah
reproved, I. 139–144. The unbelieving fears of
Jacob, 282–286; and
of David, III. 215,
223–229. The unbelieving Lord, at
Samaria, 506–509. The unbelief of
Thomas reproved, XIV.
218–222.
III. The
State
of Unbelievers, and Addresses to them:—
The end of unbelievers, XX. 263. General addresses, II. 39, 40. X.
367. Caution against unbelief, VI. 155. XIX. 209. Observations on
unbelief, XII. 202, 203. Unbelief rebuked, XIII. 363–366. The
lamentable state of unbelievers, V. 158. Their miserable condition,
XVI. 365. Their condemnation awful, XV. 82, 83; especially if they
continue in unbelief, XIX. 109, 110. The Holy Spirit’s work in them,
XV. 238–249. The state of unbelievers contrasted with that of
believers, XX. 194–197.
Uncertainty
of death, XVIII. 335–338.
Uncharitableness of Michal, III. 253.
Uncharitable judging reproved, VII. 236–241.
Unconverted
state described, X. 81–83. XIX. 44, 45; its peculiar sinfulness, X.
83–85; and danger, 85–87. Vanity of the expectations of the
unconverted, II. 153. Efforts of ministers in their behalf, XIX. 45,
46.
‘Unction
of the Holy One,’ explained, XX. 412. Benefit which believers derive
from it, 413, 414. Address to those who doubt such unction, 415; and
to those who profess to experience it,
ibid, 416.
Undecided.—See
Indecision.
Understanding (spiritual) how to be
obtained, XVI. 98.
Unfaithfulness of Eli, reproved, III.
126–130; of the Church at Ephesus reproved, XXI. 59, 60.
Ungodly,
character of, III. 86. XI. 281. XV. 38; and end, 39. The ungodly
encouraged to pray for themselves, I. 156. Their folly, 338; are
objects of pity, ibid.
Danger of forming ungodly connexions, and habits, 666–668.
Change produced in the ungodly by the Gospel, III. 87.
Address to the ungodly, V. 15;
reproved, VIII. 320.
Their wretched and awful condition, XI. 282. XIV. 339–342. XVI. 167,
168.
The equity of the Divine procedure in the punishment of them, V.
95–97. Their awful state, 267–270. Exhorted to seek reconciliation
with God, VI. 30; are in bondage to the world, the flesh, and the
devil, 326, 327.
Their bitter reflections in a future world, VIII. 243; may yet
become blessed if they will seek after God,
ibid.
Their vain confidence, and its disappointment, X. 93–96.
The blessed state to which they may be exalted by the Gospel, XVI.
168, 169.
Their awful condition at the resurrection, XVIII. 332.
The equity of God’s procedure towards them, XIX. 32.
Aspect of the day of judgment on them, XXI. 12. Their doom, 195–197.
Their supineness deplored, 197.
Uniformity,
in what respects indispensable, XVII. 41, 42,
Union
of believers, nature of, XIV. 136–138.
What union is practicable, XVIII. 41, 42.
It is external and visible, XVI. 307, 308; and internal and
spiritual, 308–310.
Its importance, XIV. 138, 139.
Nature of the union subsisting between Christ and his Church, XVII.
410, 411; and his people, 416–418. Benefits resulting from it, 411,
412. Addresses to various characters on this union, 413, 419, 420.
Union of heart among themselves, recommended, XVIII. 35;
of the Church with Christ, XXI. 221–224.
Address to those who desire, or who profess union with Christ, XIII.
273.
Unity
of Christ with the Father, XIII. 520–523. Importance of this
doctrine, 524–526. The foundation laid by the Gospel for Christian
unity, XVII. 339, 340; which consists in unity of sentiment, 340; of
affection, 341; of conduct, 341, 342. Unity of the Church in all
essential points, 342, 343.
Unjust
Steward, the wisdom of, contrasted with the comparative folly of the
children of God, XII. 553–555.
Unmerciful
Servant, parable of, XI. 481–483.
Unprofitableness of our best services,
XIII. 8. Address to those who are dejected because of their
unprofitableness, 9.
Unregenerate, deplorable state of the,
I. 29. XVII. 303–306. XVIII. 211. XX. 141. Their folly, VII. 378;
their wickedness, madness, and misery, 382, 383. Their prayers
considered, X. 89, 90; and contrasted with those of the regenerate,
91. Unregenerate men, haters of God, XV. 23, 24; the fact accounted
for, 25, 26. Reflections thereon, 26, 27.
Unsearchableness of God’s ways, XV.
456–462.
Unstable,
a warning to, VI. 395, 396.
Uprightness
of heart required, IV. 43–49. God’s condescension to the upright,
197–203; their character, VI. 77, 169–171. The blessedness of the
upright, 78, 79, 171–173; encouragement to them, 394, 395.
Importance of uprightness, 397. The prayer of the upright acceptable
to God, VII. 156.—See Integrity.
Urim and
Thummim, import of, III. 525.
Use
and abuse of what is in itself good, the importance of
distinguishing between the, XVIII. 423.
Usurpers,
character of, III. 50.
Uzzah,
sin of, in touching the ark, and his punishment, III. 243–246.
Uzziah,
king of Judah, an example of the connexion between diligence and
prosperity, IV. 166, 167. The bad effects of prosperity on him,
167–171.
V.
Vain
thoughts, what they are, IX. 54–56.
The importance of suppressing them, 56; its practicability,
ibid. and
necessity, 57, 58.
Vanity:—The
fascinating power of earthly vanities, VI. 322, 323; how to escape
their baneful influence, 323–325. The vanity of the creature, VII.
322–326. The creature is vanity and vexation of spirit, 326–330. The
vanity of mere pretences to religion, XX. 47, 48. The folly of
trusting in vanity, IV. 389–393.
Veil
of Moses, design of, I. 548, 549; its typical import, 549, 550. The
rending of the vail of the temple at Christ’s death, XI. 603–605;
improvement to be made of it by us, 605, 606.
Vengeance,
the mercy of God displayed the forbearance of, II. 62.
Veracity
of God’s word, II. 34–39.
Vessels
of honour, the saints how such, XIX. 41.
Vesture
of Christ, lots cast for, XIV. 176–180.
Victory
assured to Christ, I. 38; one of the blessings imparted by the
Gospel, VII. 524, 525, 612, 613; and from the right observance of
the Sabbath, VIII. 511. The complete victory of believers, I. 39,
40. The victories of the Israelites progressive, I. 452–458. Victory
not to be expected without conflicts, II. 543, 544. The means of
spiritual victory, VIII. 524–529. Victory over sin, promised to the
believers, XV. 150–153; and also over Satan, 597, 598. In what way
it will be accomplished, 598, 599. The Christian’s victory over
death, XVI. 379, 380; how he is assured of it, 380, 381; and
consequent exertions, 381–383. The Christian’s victory described,
XX. 520, 521. XXI. 98; by what means he achieves it, XX. 522, 523;
his exclusive claims to this prowess, 523, 524. This victory, a
test, whereby to try our state, 524; and a rule by which to regulate
our conduct, 525. The blessedness of the victorious Christian, XXI.
63–65; and how it is to be obtained, 65, 66. Promises made to him,
37, 79–82, 107, 108. His reward, 99, 100, 112–114, 137. Its
excellency, 114–116. Address to the victorious Christian, XVII. 429.
XXI. 53.
Vigilance.—See
Watchfulness.
Vine:—Christ
compared to one, XIV. 51; and Christians to its branches, 51, 52;
separated from which they can do nothing, 52–56.
Vineyard,
parable of the labourers in, explained, XI. 484–488. The Sluggard’s
Vineyard described, VII. 235, 236. Reflections thereon, 236, 237
Viper,
Paul bitten by one, but uninjured, XIV. 590–593.
Virgins,
parable of the Wise and Foolish, XI. 534. Their characters, 534–536.
Their end, 536, 537.
Virtue,
goodness of God in rewarding, II. 63. Virtuous duties recommended by
St. Paul, XVIII. 124, 125. Their importance to ourselves, 126, 127;
to the Church, 127, 128; and to the world, 128, 129.
Visions,
nature of, X. 467. The vision of Jacob at Bethel, explained and
improved, I. 222–225; of Manoah, III. 63–66. Isaiah’s vision of
Christ, VII. 504–508. Zechariah’s vision of the Olive Trees, X.
467–469. Instruction to be derived from it, 469–473. The vision of
John in Patmos, illustrated, XXI. 19–22; particularly of the
heavenly glory, 249–252.
Visiting
Society, design of, XVI. 589, 590. Its
great utility, in promoting the comfort of the poor, 590, 591; the
welfare of all engaged in it, 591; the honour of the Gospel, and the
glory of God, 592.
Visitors
of the sick, important office of, IV. 468–470. Benefit resulting
from a faithful discharge of their office, 471, 472. The honour of
this office, 472, 473.
Vocation,
Christian, nature of, XVII. 333, 334. Its corresponding duties, 335,
336.
Vows,
observations on the propriety of making, I. 239, 240. Instructions
to be derived from Jacob’s vow at Bethel, 241–245. Design of the
vows of the Nazarites, II. 6–8. Jephthah’s vow explained, III.
53–60; and improved, 60–63. The vows made by or for us, to be
performed, V. 433–436. The duty and importance of paying our vows,
enforced, VII. 345–350.
W.
Waiting
upon God, the nature of, explained,
VI. 416, 417; is the habit of his people, V. 465. Its suitability to
every one, VI. 417. It is honourable to God, 418. The benefit of it
to the waiting soul, 418, 419. The blessedness of it, V. 466, 467.
Necessity of constant waiting upon Christ, VII. 66. God’s regard to
those who wait upon him, IX. 206–209. Every opportunity of waiting
upon God to be embraced, XII. 509, A waiting spirit imparted by the
Gospel, XVI. 3, 4.
Walking
with God, nature of, I. 56, 57.
Directions how to walk with God, VI. 93–95. Its reward, I. 58–60. A
close walk with God, a remedy for impatience, IV. 366. Address to
those who are walking with God, V. 208. VI. 96, 97. How Christians
are to walk worthy of God, XVIII. 291, 292; and so as to please him,
323–328
Walking by
faith, explained, XVI. 508–510. The
reasonableness of it, 510–512. A consistent walk enjoined, XVII.
333–336, 378–381. Motives to it, 337, 338. In what spirit we should
walk, 381, 382.
Walking in
the Spirit, explained, XVII. 215, 216,
241. How it is a preservative from sin, 216, 217.
Wall
of Jerusalem, zeal of Nehemiah and the Jews in rebuilding it, IV.
264–270. The expedition with which it was built, 284–289.
War,
calamities and miseries of, III. 474, 475. IX. 59, 60; especially of
protracted war, 301. The reason of its continuance, 301, 302. Means
of terminating it, 302, 303. Our duty in reference to the miseries
of war, 60, 61. Defensive war vindicated, I. 111.
Warfare of the Christian, briefly
described, VII. 568–572. The character of his adversary, XVII.
439–443. How we may effectually withstand him, 443–445. The armour
with which he is to engage in the warfare:—the girdle of truth,
449–458; the breast–plate of righteousness, 458–466; the Christian’s
greaves, 467–476; the shield of faith, 476–487; the helmet of
salvation, 487–496; the sword of the Spirit, 496–507. Encouragement
to the believer during his warfare, II. 460–464. How we are to
engage in it, 584, 585. It is not to be thought of lightly, 585,
586. Importance of prayer in the Christian warfare, XVII. 508–511.
What kind of prayer will secure the victory, 512–516. Analogy
between the warfare of the Israelites and that of the true
Christian, II. 597, 598; and in their success, 598–600. The
Christian warfare to be prosecuted under all disadvantages, III. 46.
Address to the Christian warrior, XVII. 447, Christ’s promise to the
victorious warrior, XXI. 49, 50; and pledge for the performance of
it, 50–52. Address to those who are overcome in this warfare, 52,
53; and to the victors in it, 53.
Warnings
of God not to be despised, IX. 515. His warning voice to sinners, X.
206–209.
Watchfulness recommended, XIV.
520–522; enjoined, XVI. 222. XVIII. 333–346. XIX. 348. XX. 50.
Necessity of watchfulness against the devices and assaults of Satan,
I. 30. IV. 47, 217. XIII. 105. XV. 180. Watchfulness against
occasions of evil, a result of divine knowledge, VII. 13. Need of
watching over our own hearts, 147, 148; and our besetting sins, 313.
XII. 81, 82 XIII. 117. XV. 514; and against the remains of our
corrupt nature, VIII. 189. Watchfulness enforced from the parable of
the Ten Virgins, XI. 534–537. What we should watch and pray against,
and for, XII. 169; and why, 170, 171; especially for Christ’s second
coming, 171–175. Nearness of death, a motive to watchfulness, XX.
247–250.
Water,
bitter, sweetened at Marah, I. 410–412. Miraculous supply of, to the
Israelites, from Horeb, 430, 431. Christ, the Fountain of living
water, XIII. 277–282. The evils of forsaking the Fountain of living
waters, IX. 8–11. How they should be regarded by us, 11–14. The
miracle of water turned into wine, XIII. 232–236.
Wavering.—See
Indecision.
Way:—Christ,
in what sense the
Way. XIV. 26. The way of salvation, misconceptions of; exposed, VII.
135–139, Caution against all erroneous ways, 139, 140. The only true
way pointed out, 140. The ‘good old way’ described, IX. 67. Our duty
with respect to it, ibid.
68; and encouragement to walk in it, 68, 69. Addresses to those who
either disregard it, or are walking therein, 69. God’s ways equal,
391–396. The consideration of our ways enforced, X. 412–417. The
broad and the narrow ways contrasted, XI. 268–271. Christ, the only
way to God, XIV. 25–29. The ways of God unsearchable, XV. 135, 136.
Way–side
hearers, who they are, XI. 401, 402.
Weak,
who they are, VIII. 83, 84. Encouragement for them, 73–76, 84–86,
138–143. Christ’s tenderness for them, 131. XI. 361–364.
Weakness
of the human mind, I. 345; illustrated in the case of Gideon, III.
25. The weakness and depravity of man, IV. 214–218. A. sense of
weakness conducive to spiritual strength, XVI. 629–632. The weakness
of fallen man, XVIII. 426, 427; even of the best of men, XX. 71–74.
Weanedness
from the world, explained, VI. 422–426.
Wedding–feast, parable of, explained,
XI. 499–502. The sin of making light of it, 503–506.
Wedding–garment, what is to be
understood by, XI. 407, 408. Importance of it to every one, 408,
409.
Well–doing,
caution against weariness in, XVII. 257, 258. Encouragement to
perseverance in it, 258, 259.
Wells
of salvation, described, VII. 559–563.
Wesley,
(Rev. John) anecdote of, I. Pref.
xvii. Note (1.)
Wicked men,
the character and condition of, V. 3, 4, 40, 41. VII. 105, 106, 122.
There is no peace to them, and why, VIII. 494–497. The source of
their wickedness, V. 41, 42. The extent of man’s wickedness, I.
66–69. IX. 381, 382. Indignation of God against the wicked, V.
28–31. What part God takes in the actions of wicked men, I. 287,
288. Benefits to be derived from acknowledging God in the wicked,
288–290. The sacrifice of the wicked an abomination to God, VII.
155. They cannot stand before God, III. 139, 140. Their end and
final doom, V. 38. VII. 106, 123. Their portion contrasted with that
of the righteous, 342. The hand of God as displayed therein, 343,
344. Their final state, 484. The wickedness of the human heart
illustrated, IX. 149–156. Their condition in the last judgment, 569.
Indignation of God against the wicked, XX. 221, 222. Address to the
wicked, VII. 120, 121.
Widow:—The
liberality of the widow of Sarepta to Elijah, and her reward, III.
390–393. Her son raised to life by the prophet, 393–398. The
insolvent widow’s oil miraculously increased, 476–480. The widow’s
mite, considered and improved, XII. 164–167. The widow’s son at
Nain, raised to life, 357–360.
Wife,
the duties of, illustrated, XVII. 401–403, 415. XVIII. 260, 261.
Distinction between a virtuous and an abandoned wife, IX. 35–41.
Wilderness,
Moses and Aaron sentenced to die in, II. 108–114. Death of Aaron
there, 114–121. Perishing of the Israelites there, 164–168.
Wiles
of Satan, in leading men into sin, XVII. 430; in the seasons
selected for his assaults, 431; in the means used to accomplish his
purposes, 432, 433; and in keeping men from God, 434, 435. The power
of these wiles, XVI. 431, 432. By what means they may be defeated,
XVII. 436–438.
Will
of God, the unlimited execution of, to be prayed for by us, XI. 187,
188.
Wise,
the heart of the, why in the house of mourning, VII. 351, 352. The
Wise Men seeking Christ, XI. 4–7; their joy on finding him, 7–11.
Wisdom,
defined, VII. 9. VIII. 56. Its nature and excellence, VII. 46, 47,
338. Who are truly wise, 171, 172; of what subjects they are enabled
to speak, 172, 173; whence they attain it, 173, 174. God, the only
source of wisdom, I. 493, 494. Wherein, true wisdom consists, III.
178, 179. VII. 5, 6. Solomon’s choice of, III. 326–329. A wise
deportment delineated, VI. 187–194. The fear of God, the only true
wisdom, 261–265. How true wisdom operates, 319, 320. VII. 6, 7.
Wherein its operation will approve itself to every reflecting mind,
VI. 320, 321. Address to those who profess to be endued with it,
321. The certainty of obtaining it, VII. 7, 8. A preservative from
evil, 9–15. Its benefits:—it will keep us from the society of
ungodly men, 16; from the snares of ungodly women, 17; it will guide
us in the paths of righteousness and peace,
ibid. will be
productive of present and future happiness, 87, 88; is the stability
of an empire, VIII. 55–58; promotes the prosperity of the soul,
58–63. Importance of seeking after wisdom in this world, VII. 18;
and in the world to come, 19. The reward of wisdom, 43, 44. How it
is to be sought, XX. 8–10; and its attainment secured, 10, 11.
Motives to the pursuit of true wisdom, VII. 47; it is more certain,
and easy of attainment, 47; conduces to present happiness, 48; and
promotes our eternal welfare, 48, 49. What respect we should pay to
the counsels of Divine Wisdom, VII. 72–74. The benefits thereof,
74–76. Address of Divine Wisdom to men, 79–82. Our duty in reference
to it, 83–85. The folly of neglecting it, 88, 89. The feast of
heavenly wisdom described, 90–94. The wisdom of winning souls,
112–115. The influence of wisdom on the present life, 339; and upon
the eternal world, 340. The excellency of spiritual wisdom above
riches, 360–365; in relation to temporal concerns, 392; and to
spiritual affairs, 393. By whom it is disregarded, 393, 394. The
wisdom of Daniel, IX. 518, 519. Wisdom and innocence to be united,
XI. 316–320. The wisdom of the Unjust Steward, considered, XII. 553.
Practical wisdom recommended, XV. 592–594. Our encouragement to live
in the exercise of it, 594–596. The Gospel the manifold wisdom of
God, XVI. 58–60. The means of attaining true wisdom, 120–132. The
wisdom of this world, why opposed to the Gospel, 230, 231. True
wisdom and charity illustrated, 283–289. The wisdom of God displayed
in redemption, XVII. 272–274. The riches of wisdom displayed in the
Gospel as a means of our salvation, XVIII. 439–442. The influence of
wisdom on the conduct, XX. 78–83.
Witch
of Endor, consulted by Saul, III. 230–234.
Withered
Hand, healed, circumstances of, XII.
21, 22. Practical observations thereon, 23–25.
Witness:—In
what sense Christ is a witness to the people, VIII. 459, 460. The
witness of the Spirit, how given, XV. 283, 284. Criteria for
distinguishing it from false and enthusiastic pretensions, 284, 285.
Woman,
prophetic promise of the Seed of, explained, I. 36–38. The enmity
between her Seed and that of the serpent, illustrated, 50. A
virtuous woman described, VII. 318–320. The condition of women
elevated by the Gospel, XI. 139, 140. Christ’s address to the women
who lamented him, while on the cross, XIII. 137–141.
WORD OF GOD,
danger of disregarding the, I. 358–361. The only rule of our
conduct, III. 385. Job’s love for the word of God, IV. 423–426. The
word of God mysterious, V. 279, 280. Affiance in it, enforced, 282.
Attention to it, encouraged, VI. 80–83. The means of sanctification,
302–306. The source of divine knowledge, 306–309. David’s desire
after it, 310–315. What honour God puts upon his word, 437, 438. How
it should be magnified by us, 439, 440. Love to it, inculcated, VII.
72–76. To believe it, our truest wisdom, VIII. 285; and to obey it,
our truest happiness, 286. The word of God precious, IX. 135–140.
The enmity of man’s heart against it, illustrated, 279–281; the
folly of it, 281–283. Benefits of the word of God, and who are
benefited by it, X. 280–285. Ineffectual without the Spirit, XI.
286, 287. Desirableness of making a just improvement of every word
of God, XVIII. 423. It is quick and powerful, XIX. 205–208.—See
Hearers,
and SCRIPTURES.
Words,
idle, what are such, XI. 379. Our accountableness for them, 380.
Importance of them, 381. Address to those who have been inattentive
to their words, 382.
Works,
connexion between them and faith, I. 192. The works of God, in
providence and grace, a mystery, V. 280, 281. God admired in them,
VI. 145, 146. Address to those who are looking for acceptance
through their own works, XIII. 9. The nature of the great work we
all have to do, 477, 478. The urgency of doing it, 478, 479. Grace
and works opposed to each other as grounds of salvation, XV.
407–413, The quality of men’s works discovered in the day of
judgment, XVIII. 521–524; important consequences thereof, 524–527.
The doctrine of justification by works explained, XX. 64–70.
Connexion between faith and works, 365.—See also
Good Works—JUSTIFICATION.
World,
the, defined, XX. 399, 400. Comparison between the natural and moral
world, VIII. 572–577. Importance of separation from it, X. 199. The
moral state of the world, XI. 303–305; and our duty to the benighted
world, 305–307. The ends and effects of Christ’s exhibition to the
world, XII. 266–268. In what sense Christ and true Christians are
not of the world, XIV. 127–131. Separation from the world enjoined,
and why, XVI. 549–565. Awful change wrought in the world by sin, I.
4. Vanity of cultivating the friendship of, 50, 51. Divided into two
classes, 504, 505. The world’s inquiry, ‘Who will shew us any good?’
explained, V. 21, 22. Moral state of the world, compared to a
desert, VIII. 87. The change wrought in, by the Gospel, 88. The
folly of worldly men, contrasted with the way prescribed by true
wisdom, V. 371–376. Its god, contrasted with the Christian’s God, X.
294–296. Love of the world forbidden, XX. 397–400; and why, 401,
402. Addresses to those who are just entering upon the world, I.
243, 244 (see Young Persons);
to those who have risen in the world, II. 295; and to those who have
been reduced in the world, ibid.
226; and to those who are friends of the world, XX. 88. Undue
connexion with the world, a cause of spiritual decay, X. 77.
Weanedness from the world, explained, VI. 422–425. The friendship of
the world enmity against God, XX. 86–88. The Christian’s victory
over the world described, XX. 520, 521; by what means he achieves
it, 226, 227. Cautions against conformity to the world, III. 384.
XV. 471, 472; or having fellowship with it, XVI. 350–553. Worldly
things add little to the believing soul, III. 482. A worldly life to
be relinquished, XX. 242–244; and why, 244–246. Uncertainty of
worldly good, IV. 321. Its emptiness, 411–414 The sorrows of the
worldling, V. 71; his prospects contrasted with those of the man of
God, 82–84. Address to the idolatrous worldling, VIII. 211.
Consequences of sin to worldlings, X. 101.
Worldlings,
careless, short address to, VII. 166, 167; and to the worldly
Christian, XVIII. 95.
Worldly–mindedness, danger of,
illustrated in the conduct of Lot, I. 105–110. Addresses to
worldly–minded Christians, 678.
WORSHIP
I. Worship
of
Heaven, XXI. 153–155.
By whom performed, 150, 151. The object of their adoration, 151. The
adoration offered, 152. The instruction to be derived from it, 155,
156.
II. Public
Worship,
institution of, I. 51.
Nature of the worship which God requires, XIII. 296–300.
How we ought to conduct ourselves in it, IV. 187–190. X. 375, 376.
The worship of God, why delightful to David, V. 174–176. Stronger
reasons for our attachment to it, 176–178. The happiness of those
who delight in it, 179.
Acceptance for all sincere worshippers, VIII. 481–485.
God will be found of sincere worshippers, IX. 183–186.
What worship is acceptable to God, X. 594.
Formal worshippers, hypocrites, XI. 429–432.
Wounds,
the danger of healing them slightly, IX. 75–79.
Wounded
Spirit, what is to be understood by,
VII. 193–195. Considerations for relieving it, 195–197.
Wrath
of God, by what means to be averted, II. 94, 95.
The necessity of fleeing from the wrath to come, IV. 332, 333. XI.
22.
Address to those who make light of God’s wrath, VI. 120.
Wrath forbidden, XI. 119–122.—
See Anger.
Wresting
of Scripture, evil of, VIII. 239, 240.
Wrestling
with God, illustrated in the example of Jacob, I. 245–251.
Y.
Year
of Jubilee, improved, I. 669–673. The design of the Sabbatical
year, 675–677.
Young men
in Christ, address to, XX. 395, 396.
YOUNG
PERSONS.—YOUTH.—CHILDREN
I. Our
Duty
in relation to the Young.
To watch over their spiritual welfare, especially in a dying hour,
I. 302–304.—See Parents.
II. Duties
and
Obligations
of the Young.
Short addresses to children and young persons, III. 298, 401, 459,
460. IV. 34, 35. VI. 123, 325. VII. 78, 79, 143, 144. VIII. 183,
466. XII. 255, 273. XIII. 480. XVI. 186. The character and conduct
of Ruth, proposed to them, III. 89–95. Her piety and its reward
recommended to them, 102–108. Young persons, objects of just
retribution equally with adults, 471. The danger of their following
evil counsel, IV. 140–146. Address to, on the choice of their
associates, V. 4. Caution and encouragement to the young, XVIII.
515–519. The word of God, the means of their sanctification, VI.
302–306. Youth warned of the future judgment, VII. 405–408; exhorted
to remember their Creator, 409–414. Their need of sober–mindedness,
XIX. 91, 92. Counsels to them on this subject, 93, 94. The Rich
Youth forsaking Christ, considered, XII. 93–98.
III. Example
for the Young.
Abijah, III. 385–390.
Obadiah, 398–401.
Josiah, 562–566.
Jabez, IV. 1–4. The
three Hebrew Youths,
IX. 480–483. Jesus Christ,
in his early habits, XII. 268–273.
Timothy, in his early
knowledge of the Scriptures, XIX. 66–70.
Z.
Zaccheus,
conversion of, an illustration of the manner in which unmerited,
unsolicited, and unthought of, salvation is given, XIII. 42–44. Its
effects, 44, 45.
Zacharias,
song of praise of, for the birth of John the Baptist, XII. 224–231.
Zeal,
importance of, in a general view, VI. 226. The characters of true
zeal, III. 518–520. XIV. 497–499; and of false zeal, III. 520, 521.
Our zeal, how to be shewn in reference to the work of God in the
world at large. IV. 266; and on our own souls, 267. It should be
ardent, X. 411. Zeal with humiliation, described, VII. 624–627. The
zeal of Moses, XIV. 323–328. The zeal of Phinehas, rewarded, II.
160–164; of Levi, commended and rewarded, 523–525; in all Israel
against the altar built by the tribes of Reuben and Gad, 611–613.
Persevering zeal recommended in the conduct of Joshua at Ai,
581–586. Religious zeal, how to be regulated, 613–615. III. 522,
523. The danger of professing a zeal for God, without having a
change of heart, III. 525, 526. Zeal of David, in preparing for the
erection of the temple, IV. 35–39; of Hezekiah, for the glory of
God, 193–197; of Nehemiah, in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem,
264–267; of the Jews, 267–270; of St. Paul, 613–620. Reasonableness
of it in the concerns of religion, X. 502. Heathen and Christian
zeal compared in the conduct of the Ephesians, XIV. 495–499. The
nature and importance of Christian zeal, XVII. 172–175. Ministerial
zeal, illustrated in the character of St. Paul, XVI. 613–619. The
proper objects, and necessity of Christian zeal, XI. 372, 373. Want
of zeal among Christ’s followers, reproved, XIII. 239, 240. No true
zeal without the knowledge of the law, XVII. 84, 85.
Zerubbabel,
a type of Christ, X. 461–463.
Zion,
founded by God, VII. 580; the prosperity of, desired, II. 202–207.
What glorious things are spoken of her, VI. 97–99. The effect which
these testimonies should have on us, 99–101. A type of the Church,
VI. 426–428. Who are the children of Zion, 520, 521. Their joy in
Christ, 521, 522. The way to Zion, described, VIII. 92–95. The
happiness of those who journey in it, 95–97. Address to those who
are travelling towards Zion, IX. 221.
