Wrapped in swaddling bands, b 102-1*
10 facts about childhood, k 103-3*
A son of the law, m-o 103-3*
Wisdom at age of 12, r 103-3*
His teachers, t 103-3*
Foster father, m-o, w 103-3*; t 105-3*
Genealogy difficulties explained, a-b
105-3*
Preparation for Ministry:
Water and spirit baptisms (Mt. 3:16)
His 3fold test, c 5-3*
His education, r 178-1*
Necessary he became human, f 431-1*
His ears open to God, k 935-1
Ministry of Christ:
Purpose of first advent, i 3-1*
Called a Nazarene, d 3-3*
Claimed by God as his son, h 5-1*
First words of, l 5-2*
History of ministry (Mt. 4:12-26:35)
First travelling evangelist, p 6-1*
Abolished Mosaic law, f 7-2*
Gave new laws, m 7-3*
Made Capernaum his headquarters, c 14-
1*
First recorded forgiveness in N.T., g 14-
1*
Delegated authority, j 14-2*
Came to save sinners, p 15-1*
Put out mockers, r 15-3*
3fold ministry of, h 16-1*
Compassion of, j 16-1*
Sought God’s will, o 16-2*
Answered John the Baptist, l 19-2*
First general invitation, a 20-1*
Started building the church, n 31-3*
Healed all without exception, b 26-3*
Prayed with eyes open, c 16-1*; c 189-
1*
His prayer life, h 27-3*
Broke customs, not laws, i, m 20-3*; h
28-2*
Paid taxes, x, a 33-2*
2 triumphal entries into Jerusalem, m 39-
3* Cp. 5 entries, l 84-1*
His power, s 40-1*
Gifts of, l 43-1*; i 64-3*; c 109-3*
Silenced enemies, p 44-1*
End of public ministry, a 51-2*
Secret disciples of, k 57-3*; a-b 155-3*
15 events of His last days, l 57-3*
Power over wild beasts, w 62-2*
Known by demons, j 63-3*; h 70-1*
Ignored ceremonial cleansing, l 64-1*
Angered at hypocrisy, t 66-1*; k 111-2*
Fearless and bold, d 66-1*
Alone with God, f 68-1*; c 73-3*
Power over the elements, d 70-1*
Knew when men were healed, k 71-1*
3 close disciples of, t 71-1*
Visit to home town, n 71-3*
Multiplied bread, k 73-2*
Did miracles by Holy Spirit, k 73-2*; g
74-1*; Acts 10:38
His power to forgive sins, h, k 64-3*; p
116-1*
7 things He did, healing one who was
deaf, p 76-1*
Cursed the fig tree, o 84-1*
Contrasted with others, h 108-1*; u 109-
3*
Had many disciples, e 114-1*; e 128-1*
Lord of Sabbath, c, j 111-1*
32 things came to do, s 110-1*
A preacher, v 112-1*; i 113-3*
Confirmed Scripture, j 85-3*
True confession of, o 85-3
Greater than John the Baptist, e-f 115-1*
Confirmation of His claims, o 92-1*
Answered questions, i-j 92-3*
6 proofs of Messiahship, q 114-2*; d 153-
1*
Fulfilled the law, r 103-1*
When 30 years of age, s 105-3*
Fame of, l 107-1*; q 108-1*
2fold ministry of, t 107-2*
Miraculous escape, i 107-3*
Power over diseases, b 108-1*
Why forbad demons to speak, g 108-1*
His miracle of fish, r 108-3*; a 109-1*
Gift of discernment, c 109-3*; i 111-1*;
m 165-3*; c 115-3*; d 168-3*
Never stayed where unwelcome, f 118-
1*
Dealings with sinners, k 115-3*
Dealings with hypocrites, k-l 115-3*
How supported, a 116-1*
Answered prayer of demons, h 118-1*
Mistaken for Elijah, q 119-3*
Transfiguration (Mt.17; Lk. 9)
His true mission, g, m 122-1*
Rejoicing in spirit, q 124-1*
Rebuke of Martha, c 125-2*
Proof of power, k 126-1*
4 years of ministry, i 132-1*
Last trip to Jerusalem, e 132-3*
Kingdom postponed, f 144-1*
Confirmed inspiration of Pentateuch, l
173-3*
3 purifications of temple, c 145-3*
Purpose of His mission, f 135-3*
Last 5 days of teaching, g 145-3*
Refused to work a miracle, o-p 153-3*
The green tree, m 154-1*
Challenging His enemies, t-u 178-1*
Wrote on the ground, c 180-1*
The true light, h 162-1*
Introduced to Israel, y 163-3*
The term Messiah defined, o 164-1*
Discerned Peter, r 164-1*
Discerned Nathanael, a 164-1*
Not a baptizer in water, i 167-2*
Healed at the pentagon (Jn. 5)
God bore witness of, v 173-2*; c 173-3*
Rejected human kingship, j 174-1*
His miracle of the ship, o 174-2*
Sent by God, m 198-1*;
Knew 2 things, m 177-1*
10fold testimony of disciples, t 200-3*
43 times claimed sent of God, m 198-
1*; o 200-2*
Once withheld doctrines, t 199-2*
His longest prayer, e 200-1*
Had power of life, i-j 200-1*
Refused to condemn further, k 180-2*
5 feasts attended by Him, a 186-1*
Worked in Father’s name, e 186-1*
3 great miracles performed, b 189-3*
Lost only 1 disciple, b 201-2*
Prayed for unity of disciples, u 201-1*
7 things prayed, for disciples, u 201-1*
10 claims in Jn.17, c 202-1*
Lived a diversified life, g 202-1*
Spared lives of enemies, n 202-2*
Protected disciples, p, t 202-2*
Approved of God by miracles, x 216-1*
Fulfilled prophets, s 218-2*
Preached peace, g 235-3*
12 contrasts with Adam, 305*
Was sinless, h 290-2*
4 reasons He was sinless, 305*
7 contrasts with Adam, l 330-1*
Poor, yet rich, i 344-4*
Set forth in prophecy, g 355-3*
7 steps in His humiliation, h 378-1*
Humble Himself, l 378-1*
7 steps in His exaltation, m 378 -1 *
A public servant, f 437-3*
4 things He did not do, 473*
Blessings of Christ
Example to ministers of today, k 15-3*
14 ways to be like Him, f 18-1*
4 things about, g 20-2*
18 blessings of, t 64-1*
Gentiles blessed by, i 162-1*
10 reasons Jews killed Him, 212*
16 things finished by Him, 211*
20 blessings in, g 487-3*
Bride of Christ, a city, c 528-1*; 541*
Wife of, 541*
Marriage of, 541*
Doctrines of Christ
3 arguments of, q 22-1*
Teaching on divorce, a 36-1*
Teaching concerning Caesar, p 43-2*
Teaching on vows, v 45-1*
8 woes pronounced by, o 45-3*
Last plea to Israel (Mt. 23:37-39)
His greatest prophecy (Mt. 24-25)
Warning of false Christs (Mt. 24:5,24)
His answer to Judas, l 53-3*
Promised all truth, d 68-3*
Taught great truths, Mt. 5-7; Lk. 6; n 129-
3*
His use of the word Father, r 124-1*
40 lessons from, n 129-3*
Advice on mammon, a, e 138-1*
Answering questions of enemies, j 146-
1*
16 lessons on sheep, h 185-3*
Ask me nothing, f 199-3*; i-l 200-1*
12 great lessons, 211*
Washed feet of disciples, q, s 193-1*;
d-p 193-2*
Public Opinion of Christ
Slandered by many, l 19-3
12 modern statements about, r 30-1*
Rejected of men, b, d 41-3*; s-v 204-1*;
a-q 204-2
His greatest crime (?), o 132-2*
Hostility to Him, b 140-1*
False concepts of first advent, a 143-2*
4fold description of, i 43-1*
2 great testimonies of, n 57-1*
Accused of insanity, b-c 67-1*
Josephus’ testimony of, o 92-1*
A mystery to Pilate, j 92-3*
A stumbling-block, c 103-2*
2fold reason for rejection of, g 107-3*
Testimony of John the Baptist, b 114-3*
Description unknown, m 143-3*; 1239
Rejection of, d 146-1*
3fold testimony of, m 146-3*
3 accusations against, h 153-2*
Innocence declared, j-l, t 153-2*
Rejected by His brethren, g 177-3*
Why Jews hated Him, h 177-3*; 212
Enemies attempted to stone Him, j 183-
3*; l 186-3*
One of 5 accused of madness, l 186-1*
Hated without a cause, p 198-1*
Life-story incomplete, q 210-3*
4 classes against Him, h 220-3*
A stumblingstone to others, h 294-1*
Bore sicknesses of all men, e 13-2*
Bore infirmities of all men, e 13-2*
Bore sins of all men, c 285-3*; x 440-
1*; a 441-1*; h 436-2*
Dead 3 full days and nights, r 22-2*
Gave Himself ransom for all, g 39-3*
Became our substitute, h 39-3*
Ate the passover, a 52-1*; c-q 150-2*
His cup in Gethsemane, c 53-3*
Only repeated prayer of, f 53-3*
His hour of suffering, h 53-3*; m 191-1*
Held His peace, m 54-2*; a 55-3*
Insulted by His enemies, t 54-2*
Bound as a criminal, i 55-1*
6 witnesses to His innocence, n 55-3*
Reason He would not save self, l 57-1*
7 sayings on the cross, r 57-2*
Dismissed spirit, a 57-3*; h 94-1*
Crucifixion of, d 51-3*
Redemptive Ministry of Christ:
Crucified Wednesday, l, n 57-3*; q 150-
1*
Resurrected Sunday, a 58-1*; a, j 95-2*;
k 120-1*; s 170-2*
Angels first testified to His bodily
resurrection, h 58-1*
Touched before first ascension, k 58-1*
Sealing His tomb, q 58-1*
Angels ministered to Him, x 62-2*
3 anointings, j 51-3*; b 115-3*; l 190-1*
Sore amazed, g 91-1*; e 95-1*
Fell from exhaustion, i 91-2*
Trial of, g, i, l, o 91-3*; f 92-2*; b 153-
1*
9fold mockery by soldiers, g 93-2*
Fulfilled the law, k 288-3*; 351
4 redemptive acts, a 290-1*
The Passover Lamb, n 312-3*
Our sin offering, h 341-3*
2 things He died for, c 356-2*
3 drinks offered, k 93-3*
Time of death, l 93-3*; b 94-1*
Mockery by enemies, o 93-3*
Purpose of death, q 145-1*; j 200-1*
Hardest suffering of all, d 94-1*
Made way of access to God, i 94-1*
His answer to Judas, l 53-3*
Promised all truth, d 68-3*
Taught great truths, Mt. 5-7; Lk. 6; n 129-
3*
His use of the word Father, r 124-1*
40 lessons from, n 129-3*
Advice on mammon, a, e 138-1*
Answering questions of enemies, j 146-
1*
16 lessons on sheep, h 185-3*
Ask me nothing, f 199-3*; i-l 200-1*
12 great lessons, 211*
Washed feet of disciples, q, s 193-1*;
d-p 193-2*
Public Opinion of Christ
Slandered by many, l 19-3
12 modern statements about, r 30-1*
Rejected of men, b, d 41-3*; s-v 204-1*;
a-q 204-2
His greatest crime (?), o 132-2*
Hostility to Him, b 140-1*
False concepts of first advent, a 143-2*
4fold description of, i 43-1*
2 great testimonies of, n 57-1*
Accused of insanity, b-c 67-1*
Josephus’ testimony of, o 92-1*
A mystery to Pilate, j 92-3*
A stumbling-block, c 103-2*
2fold reason for rejection of, g 107-3*
Testimony of John the Baptist, b 114-3*
Description unknown, m 143-3*; 1239
Rejection of, d 146-1*
3fold testimony of, m 146-3*
3 accusations against, h 153-2*
Innocence declared, j-l, t 153-2*
Rejected by His brethren, g 177-3*
Why Jews hated Him, h 177-3*; 212
Enemies attempted to stone Him, j 183-
3*; l 186-3*
One of 5 accused of madness, l 186-1*
Hated without a cause, p 198-1*
Life-story incomplete, q 210-3*
4 classes against Him, h 220-3*
A stumblingstone to others, h 294-1*
Bore sicknesses of all men, e 13-2*
Bore infirmities of all men, e 13-2*
Bore sins of all men, c 285-3*; x 440-
1*; a 441-1*; h 436-2*
Dead 3 full days and nights, r 22-2*
Gave Himself ransom for all, g 39-3*
Became our substitute, h 39-3*
Ate the passover, a 52-1*; c-q 150-2*
His cup in Gethsemane, c 53-3*
Only repeated prayer of, f 53-3*
His hour of suffering, h 53-3*; m 191-1*
Held His peace, m 54-2*; a 55-3*
Insulted by His enemies, t 54-2*
Bound as a criminal, i 55-1*
6 witnesses to His innocence, n 55-3*
Reason He would not save self, l 57-1*
7 sayings on the cross, r 57-2*
Dismissed spirit, a 57-3*; h 94-1*
Crucifixion of, d 51-3*
Redemptive Ministry of Christ:
Crucified Wednesday, l, n 57-3*; q 150-
1*
Resurrected Sunday, a 58-1*; a, j 95-2*;
k 120-1*; s 170-2*
Angels first testified to His bodily
resurrection, h 58-1*
Touched before first ascension, k 58-1*
Sealing His tomb, q 58-1*
Angels ministered to Him, x 62-2*
3 anointings, j 51-3*; b 115-3*; l 190-1*
Sore amazed, g 91-1*; e 95-1*
Fell from exhaustion, i 91-2*
Trial of, g, i, l, o 91-3*; f 92-2*; b 153-
1*
9fold mockery by soldiers, g 93-2*
Fulfilled the law, k 288-3*; 351
4 redemptive acts, a 290-1*
The Passover Lamb, n 312-3*
Our sin offering, h 341-3*
2 things He died for, c 356-2*
3 drinks offered, k 93-3*
Time of death, l 93-3*; b 94-1*
Mockery by enemies, o 93-3*
Purpose of death, q 145-1*; j 200-1*
Hardest suffering of all, d 94-1*
Made way of access to God, i 94-1*
Why special burial of, r 94-2*
First and last recorded words, x 104-1*
Kenosis of, d 104-1*; h 122-2*; 382*
Plot against His life, m 150-1*
Conquest of hell, c 138-3*
7 great predictions of, m 143*
His victory, q 145-1*
Events of last days, c 145-3*
Submitted to His enemies, h 146-1*
Agony in the garden, s-u 152-1*
5 classes arrested Him, f 152*
5 crosses at the crucifixion, i 56-3*
Sufferings necessary, j 157-2*
Conquered Satan, q 145-1*; m 88-2*
3 things He was “made”, r 162-2*
Took away sin, u 163-3*
7 things in John of, k 175-3*
Teachings of, by Rabbis, h 178-3*
His last week here, h, x 190-1*; j-k 192-
2*; b 203-3*
8 lessons from wheat, n 191-1*
Was lifted up to draw men, i-j 191-3*
Opposed to Satan, c 196-3*
Completed His work, q 200-2*
Questioned by Pilate, k 203-2*
Answers the high priest, l 203-2*
Injustice to Him, n 203-3*
10 times led by others, u 203-3*
Last words on the cross, m 206-1*
Gave up His soul, o 206-1*
His side pierced, a 206-1*
Condition of His tomb, a 207-2*
His judgment taken away, o 230-2*
Died for us, r 286-1*
5 Reasons He gave Himself, 363*
Abolished law by death, e 366-2*
Descended to hell, f-i 368-2*
10 Works of, 375*
2 Conquests of, 390*
Death assures salvation, k 395-3*
Mediator between God and man, b 408-
3*
Gave Himself ransom for all, c 408-3*
4 acts of, u 417-2*
2 benefits of His death, a 425-3*
3 ways obtained great name, t 429-1*
Tasted death for all, s 430-1*
Offered 1 offering for sin, k-x 439-3*
Joy set before Him helped to endure the
sufferings, e 445-3*
8 facts about, 451*; g 468-1*
A perfect sacrifice, 452*
Finished sacrifice, 453*
Victorious sacrifice, 453*
3 purposes of His suffering, h 468-1*
4 things He did, 471*
3 reasons for His death, 472*
7fold example of, 472*
Prophecies fulfilled in, 551*
10fold suffering, n 957-3
30 facts about, 1037
Post-Resurrection Ministry of Christ
First resurrected bodily to enter the im
mortal state, a 328-3*
Given power after resurrection, b 59-1*
Commanded all teachings obeyed, d 59-
1*
Commissioned disciples (Mt. 28:19)
Changed to different form, o 95-2*
21 proofs resurrected bodily, d-k 157-3*;
k 209-2*; d, h 216-1*; a 287-3*
Power to retain identity, e 156-3*
Appeared to disciples (Lk. 24)
Opening Scriptures to others, c 158-1*
Left peace to disciples, v 196-2*
Appeared to Mary, h 207-3*
Eating after resurrection, v 176-2*; a
176-2*
“Touch me not”, n 207-3*
His brethren, d 117-2*; p 207-3*
Gave disciples power, a 208-1*
Manifestations after resurrection, n,q
209-1*; i, k 209-2*
Questioned Peter, l 209-3*
Commissioned Peter, n 209-3*
Post-resurrection ministry, e 213-1*
15 things discussed, k 213-1*
Discussion Spirit baptism, n 213-3*
Proof of His resurrection, l 235-3*
514 witnesses, h 328-1*
Resurrection a guarantee, h 242-2*; m
352-1*
2 major events fulfilled, l 216-3*
Ascension Ministry of Christ
Now at right hand of God, n 44-1*
2 ascensions, n 122-1*; m 166-3*; a 213-
3*;
Jn. 20:17; Acts 1:9
Saviour, w 102-1*; y 102-1*; r 170-2*
Prince of Peace, d 102-2*; 1224
Perfected, r 133-3*; v 430-2*
Redemption by Him, e 162-1*
Lamb, a symbol of, t 163-3*; c 506-1
Baptizer in the Spirit, f 162-1*
Led captives to heaven, c-d 57-3*; e 430-
3*
Salvation by, b 167-2*
Purpose of resurrection, l 198-1*
3 reasons He went away, a 199-2*
A 7fold way, 211*
21 reasons for greater works, 211*
The theme of the gospel, h 270-1*
Baptism into Christ, i 287-1*
10 things by, k 301-3*
5 things He was made to us, p 308-2*
9 things He was made for us, p 308-2*
Foundation of church, m 31-3*; p 310-
1*
Body of, b 324-1*
17 things by, 332
Baptism into, a 357-3*
Must be put on, b 357-3*
Believers one in Him, c 357-3*
7 things He is to us, d 366-1*
3 things done in ascention, c 368-1*
Gave gifts to men, d 368-1*
14fold headship of, 373*
16 facts about, 375*
Mystery of, 375*
Sat down at God’s right hand, q 429-1*
Captain of our salvation, u 430-2*
The great sanctifier, w 430-2*
Our High Priest, g 431-1*
The first apostle, j 431-2*
Has an eternal priesthood, t 434-1*
Ministers in heavenly sanctuary, f 437-
3*; g 440-1*
Mediator of N.T., m 437-2*; u 439-3*
Intercessor for saints, q 437-3*
The new and living way, m 441-3*
11 things Christ better than, 449*
15 ways better than prophets, 449*
35 ways better than angels, 449*
7 ways better than Moses, 450*
5 ways better than Joshua, 450*
10 ways better than priests, 450*
8 ways better than Melchisedec, 450*
7 ways better than Abraham, 450*
22 ways better than Aaron, 450*
20 ways better than sacrifices, 450*
4 ways better than O.T. heroes, 450*
Has an eternal human body, 452*
7 facts about, 452*
A Master Builder, 453*
Healing by His stripes, b 467-2*
Must confess Him to be saved, a 486-1*
A Good Shepherd, e 467-3*
3 things He is to believers, t 481-3*
21 reasons can be known, b 482-1*
2 commands to abide in, d 483-3*
3fold condition of fellowship with, r 504-
3
Vision of, i-l 501-1*
3 fold invitation of, q 504-2*
Prevailed to open the book, b 506-1*
7fold description of Lamb, k 506-2*
High-priestly work in heaven, u 509-2
10 facts about, 543*
7fold estimate of Laodiceans, 531*
18 things restored by 1043
Millennial Ministry of Christ
Legal heir to David’s throne, k l-1*
Rule of, a 2-3*
2nd advent, 1258; u 4-2*; m 140-1*
Lands on Mt. Olive, j 1564-1
Priesthood and kingship of, i-j 1556-2
An eternal king, a 99-3*
The salvation of Israel, c 103-2*
Destruction to accompany 2nd advent l,
r-t 140-3*
His kingdom from heaven, l 204-1*
Born King of the Jews, n 204-1*
3fold office, 449*
To land at Jerusalem, 2nd advent, r-t 500-
2*
Given dominion, c 1460-1
24 things He will do, g 960-1
14 facts about, c 996-2
Christ’s (16). C. sake, Rom.15:30; 1 Cor.
4:10; 2 Cor.12:10; Eph. 4:32
Ye are C. and Christ is God’s, 1 Cor. 3:23
C. servant, 1 Cor. 7:22
Afterward they that are C. at His com
ing, 1 Cor.15:23
C. gospel, 2 Cor. 2:12
In C. stead, be ye reconciled, 2 Cor. 5:20
He is C., so are we C., 2 Cor.10:7
If C., then Abraham’s seed, Gal. 3:29
They that are C., have crucified the flesh
with affections and lusts, Gal. 5:24
Seek own, not things. . . are C., Phil. 2:21
Partakers of C. sufferings, 1 Pet. 4:13
Christs (2). False C., Mt. 24:24; Mk.13:22
Christadelphianism, r 30-1*
Christian (2), h 238-1*; Acts 26:28; 1 Pet.
4:16
Only one kind of C., b 49-3*
Personal work of, 1596-1597
Obligation, 404*
True behavior of, 398*
Life of growth, o 478-3*
True sacrifices of, f 448-1*
Virtues of C., 472*
4 stages C. experience, l 482-2*
10 facts about C. holiness, 1042*
10 facts about suffering, 472*
5 facts about suffering, 473*
21 facts about suffering, 473*
10 rewards for suffering, 473*
Christianity, defined, a 381-2*
4 fold sum of C., a 381-2*
Confirmed the law of Moses, j 284-2*
Confirmed by Abraham and David, k
284-3*
A mold to form Christ in men, q 288-1*
An open religion, c 321-2*
6 first principles of, 451*
Christians (1), those who are Christ-like,
Acts 11:26
3 blessings of C., b-d 300-1*
Must be one in unity, k 201-3*; d 357-3*
How to be in unity, t 301-1*; k 311-1*; d
324-1*
“Cannibal” C., q 359-3*
Forbidden fellowship with some, q 313-
1*
10fold state of, 373*
Slavery and C., k-o, 315-3*
15 commands for C., 374*
6 things c. should not suffer, 897
Circumcision and C., see Circumcision
4 things about C., l 379-3*
3 things dead to C., c 387-2*
Daughters of, f-l 316-1*
Windows of, m 316-1
12 obligations of, w 388-1*
Heathen rites and C., j-r 317-1*
Law on drinks of, 390*
10 rules for C., m 320-3*
How to know one, b 350-1*
7 equal blessings of C., e 357-3*
Law on traditions, 390*
32 things C. must do, 390*
3 major qualities of C., o 393-3*
35 things exhorted to do, 276*
Why separated, k 184-1*
10 daily duties of C., 275*
After the rapture, x 396-1*
Escape destruction, d 396-1*
Escape future tribulation, g 396-2*
Escape the wrath of God, i 396-2*
All holy and beloved, 390*
7 ways to spoil, 391*
Warning against being spoiled, 391*
Various warnings to, c-q 431-3*; a 432-
1*; c 435-1*; l 446-1*; b-c 446-3*;
449*
Trials of, h-i 455-1*
The world and C., b 482-2*
At death go to heaven, m 395-3*
True behavior of, 398*
8 Christian hopes, 398*
3 commands for, j 412-2*
6 things C. must follow, l 413-2*
4 duties of, 415*
3 symbols of, j 418-1*
Lack of growth rebuked, a-j 434-1*
2 things manifest maturity, j 434-1*
Should provoke to love, x 441-3*
Should exhort one another, a 441-3*
Can become apostates, e-p 442-1*
10 things about C., o 444-1*
Can fail grace, i 359-3*; l 446-1*; 496
Can turn away from God, c 446-3*
14 commands to, m 447-2*
2 blessings for, f 448-2*
22 warnings for, 449*
Partakers of heavenly calling, 450*
Heirs of salvation, 450*
18 safeguards for C., 450*
10 commands for, 451*
7 things C. can do, 453*
7 remembrances of past life, 453*
12 things C. hope for, 453*
Temptations to sin, z 455-2*
7 commands for C., 462*
Must be holy, g 465-1*; a 467-2*
4 things believed by, o 465-3*
7 experiences of C., p 465-3*
5 things C. must lay aside, d 465-3*
3 facts about C., j 466-1*
4 things about Jewish C., u 466-2*
Jews contrasted with C., i, l 466-3*
Must obey human governments, k 466-
3*
C. are enlightened, p 467-1*
Called to suffer trials, z 467-2*
Their power of attorney, g-l 199-3*
8 commands for C., m 470-1*
Salutation of C., v 208-1*
7 commands for, 471*
12 commands for, 472*
Humility of, 12 facts, 473*
How to know one, e-g 482-1*
3 things C. must know, i 483-3*
3 blessings of C., c 495-1*
7 final commands to, m 496-2*
3 things C. must do, w 503-2*
4 things promised, x 503-2*
4 promises to C., h 503-3*
8 commands to C., o 299-1*
20 duties of C., c 299-2*
Christian Science, r 30-1*
Chronicles (37), notes on, 749
Chronology, Bible, 86-90; 819
Various differences in, a 626-1
Chrysolite (1), precious stone, Rev. 21:20
Chrysoprasus (1), precious stone, Rev.
21:20
Chub (1), an ally of Egypt, Ez. 30:5
Chun (1), a city, b 574-1; 1 Chr.18:8
Church (80). Defined, 274*
O.T. c., Acts 7:38. See Israel
Spiritual experiences of O.T. c., 274*
Ministry of O.T. c., see Priests
Christ, head of N.T. c., Mt. 23:8-10;
Jn.13:13; 15:1-8; Acts 2:33,36; Rom.
8:29; 9:5; 1 Cor. 11:3; 12:5;
Eph.1:10,22-23; 4:15; 5:23-32;
Col.1:13,18,24; 3:11; Heb. 3:3,6;
Rev.1:13, 20; 2:1,12
Christ, the foundation of, 1 Cor. 3:11;
12:28; Eph. 2:20-28
Discipline in c., Mt.18:15-18; Acts 5:1-
11; 13:6-11; 1 Cor. 4:18–5:6; 6:4
Purpose of c., see Program of, 278*
Origin of, Eph.1:3-5; 5:25-32
Who belong to c., Mt.16:18; Eph. 2:19-
22 with Eph. 5:26-27
Not founded at Pentecost, for it began
with Christ and His call of disciples, Mt.
4:18-19,21-22; 10:1-8; Lk.10; Acts
1:15-26; 1 Cor.15:5-7. What happened
at Pentecost was the enduement of
power upon the c. for service (Mt. 3:11;
Lk. 24:49; Jn. 7:38-39; 14:16-17,26;
15:26; 16:7-13; Acts 1:4-8).
Such things as membership roll (Acts
1:15; 1 Cor.15:6), voting (Acts 1:15-
26), ordination of ministers (Mt.10;
Lk.10), commission (Mt. 28:19-20),
regular meetings (Lk. 24:33,49-52; Jn.
20:19,26; Acts 1), laws and many doctrines
were all evident before Pentecost.
Not the slightest reference can be found
indicating the beginning of the c. at Pentecost.
Apostles were recognized as
leaders both before and after Pentecost,
Acts 1:15-26; 2:14,42-47; 4:33,37; 5:1-
16,18-29; 6:1-7; 8:14; 11:1-18,22-30;
15:2,23
Other officers were added, Acts 20:17,28;
1 Cor.12:28-30; 2 Cor. 5:20; Eph. 4:8-
11; Phil.1:1. For ordination of c. of
ficers, see Ordain
Church leaders had authority to:
1 Make decisions (Acts 6:1-7; 15:2-19)
2 Execute judgment (Acts 5:1-11; 13:6-
13; 1 Cor. 4:21; 5:1-8)
3 Appoint officers (Acts 14:23; Tit.1:5)
4 Impart spiritual gifts (Rom.1:11; 1
Tim. 4:14; 2 Tim.1:6; Heb. 6:1-2). Cp.
Acts 8:14-15; 9:17; 19:1-7
5 Confirm the Word (Mk.16:15-20;
Rom.15:18-19,29; Heb. 2:3-4)
6 Transact business (Acts 1:15-26;
14:27; 20:17)
7 Care for churches (2 Cor.11:28; 1 Tim.
3:5)
8 Settle doctrinal disputes and make
laws (Acts 15; 16:4; 1 Cor. 4:17; 7:17;
11:2,34; 14:37)
9 Settle differences (Acts 15; 1 Cor. 6;
Gal. 2)
10 Bind and loose (Mt.16:18-19; 18:18;
Jn. 20:22-23)
11 Rule churches (Heb.13:7,17)
12 Oversee the work in general (Acts 15;
20:28; 2 Cor.11:28; Gal. 3:1-15)
13 Reprove, rebuke, and exhort (1 Th.
5:14; 1 Tim. 6:3-5; 2 Tim. 4; Tit.1:13;
2:15; 3:10)
14 Maintain perfect unity (Rom.12:16; 1
Cor.1:10; 2 Cor. 3:11; Eph. 4:1-8;
Phil.1:27; 1 Pet. 3:8)
15 Maintain sound doctrine and Christian
living (Rom.16:17; 1 Cor. 7:17; 16:1-
2; 1 Tim. 3:15)
16 Conduct conferences affecting the
universal church (Acts 1:15-26; 15:1-
41; 16:4)
17 Permit local churches to select their
own leaders (Acts 1:23-26; 6:1-7;
13:1-5; 14:23; 15:2,4,30; 2 Cor. 8:19)
18 Discipline members (Mt.18:15-18; 1
Cor. 5:6; 2 Cor. 2:6-7; 2 Th. 3:6-15)
19 Carry on relief work (1 Cor.16:1-2; 2
Cor. 9; 11:8)
20 Mark rebels and deny them fellowship
(Rom. 16:17-19; Phil. 3:17-19)
21 Forgive and extended fellowship to
penitents (Mt.18:21-35; 2 Cor. 2:6-11)
22 Recommend fellow Christians by let
ters (1 Cor.16:3; 2 Cor. 3:1-2)
23 Send missionaries (Acts 13; 15:27)
24 Receive support for ministers (Rom.
2:22; 1 Cor. 9; Gal. 6:6; Phil. 4:10-
13; 1 Th. 5:12-15; Heb. 7:1-11)
25 Demand obedience and respect (Eph.
4:11-16; 1 Th. 5:12-14; 1 Tim. 3:1-7;
5:17-20; Heb.13:7,17)
26 Recognize men of like faith (Acts
1:15; 2:47; 2 Pet.1:1; Rev. 3:4)
27 Demand faithfulness in church attendance
(Acts 2:40-47; 1 Th. 5:11-23; 1
Tim. 3:15; 4:11-16; 2 Tim. 4:1-7;
Heb.10:25)
28 Require members to live as ministers
do (1 Cor.11:1; Phil. 3:17-19)
29 Evangelize the world (Mt. 28:19-20;
Mk.16:15-20; Lk. 24:49; Acts 1:4-8)
Officers of the church are called:
1 Bishops and deacons (Phil.1:1)
2 Elders and overseers (Acts 20:17,28)
3 Ambassadors (2 Cor. 5:20)
4 Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pas
tors, teachers (Eph. 4:11; 1 Cor.12:28;
Acts 13:1-5)
5 Servants (Rom.16:1; 2 Cor. 4:5)
6 Ministers (2 Cor. 3:6-15)