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R. A. Torrey
The New Topical Text Book (1897)

TOPICAL TEXT BOOK

FOR THE USE OF

THE BIBLE STUDENT.

Unbelief.

Is sin. Jno. 16:9.
Defilement inseparable from. Tit. 1:15.
All, by nature, concluded in. Rom. 11:32.
PROCEEDS FROM

An evil heart. Heb. 3:12.
Slowness of heart. Luke 24:25.
Hardness of heart. Mar. 16:14. Acts 19:9.
Disinclination to the truth. Jno. 8:45, 46.
Judicial blindness. Jno. 12:39, 40.
Not being Christ's sheep. Jno. 10:26.
The devil blinding the mind. 2 Cor. 4:4.
The devil taking away the word out of the heart. Luke 8:12.
Seeking honor from men. Jno. 5:44.

Impugns the veracity of God. 1 Jno. 5:10.
EXHIBITED IN

Rejecting Christ. Jno. 16:9.
Rejecting the word of God. Psa. 106:24.
Rejecting the gospel. Isa. 53:1. Jno. 12:38.
Rejecting evidence of miracles. Jno. 12:37.
Departing from God. Heb. 3:12.
Questioning the power of God. 2 Kin. 7:2. Psa. 78:19, 20.
Not believing the works of God. Psa. 78:32.
Staggering at the promise of God. Rom. 4:20.

Rebuked by Christ. Mat. 17:17. Jno. 20:27.
Was an impediment to the performance of miracles. Mat. 17:20. Mar. 6:5.
Miracles designed to convince those in. Jno. 10:37, 38. 1 Cor. 14:22.
The Jews rejected for. Rom. 11:20.
Believers should hold no communion with those in. 2 Cor. 6:14.
THEY WHO ARE GUILTY OF

Have not the word of God in them. Jno. 5:38.
Cannot please God. Heb. 11:6.
Malign the gospel. Acts 19:9.
Persecute the ministers of God. Rom. 15:31.
Excite others against saints. Acts 14:2.
Persevere in it. Jno. 12:37.
Harden their necks. 2 Kin. 17:14.
Are condemned already. Jno. 3:18.
Have the wrath of God abiding upon. Jno. 3:36.
Shall not be established. Isa. 7:9.
Shall die in their sins. Jno. 8:24.
Shall not enter rest. Heb. 3:19. Heb. 4:11.
Shall be condemned. Mar. 16:16. 2 The. 2:12.
Shall be destroyed. Jude 5.
Shall be cast into the lake of five. Rev. 21:8.

Warnings against. Heb. 3:12. Heb. 4:11.
Pray for help against. Mar. 9:24.
The portion of, awarded to all unfaithful servants. Luke 12:46.
Exemplified. Eve, Gen. 3:4-6. Moses and Aaron, Num. 20:12. Israelites, Deu. 9:23. Naaman, 2 Kin. 5:12. Samaritan lord, 2 Kin. 7:2. Disciples, Mat. 17:17. Luke 24:11, 25. Zacharias, Luke 1:20. Chief Priests, Luke 22:67. The Jews, Jno. 5:38. Brethren of Christ, Jno. 7:5. Thomas, Jno. 20:25. Jews of Iconium, Acts 14:2. Thessalonian Jews, Acts 17:5. Ephesians, Acts 19:9. Saul, 1 Tim. 1:13. People of Jericho, Heb. 11:31.

Unicorn.

Generally had a single horn. Psa. 92:10.
Sometimes found with two horns. Deu. 33:17.
DESCRIBED AS

Intractable in disposition. Job 39:9, 10, 12.
Of vast strength. Job 39:11.

The young of, remarkable for agility. Psa. 29:6.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of God as the strength of Israel. Num. 23:22. Num. 24:8.
Of the wicked. Isa. 34:7.
(Horns of,) of the strength of the descendants of Joseph. Deu. 33:17.
(Horns of,) of the strength of powerful enemies. Psa. 22:21.
(The position of its horns,) of the exaltation of saints. Psa. 92:10.

Union with Christ.

As Head of the Church. Eph. 1:22, 23. Eph. 4:15, 16. Col. 1:18.
Christ prayed that all saints might have. Jno. 17:21, 23.
DESCRIBED AS

Christ being in us. Eph. 3:17. Col. 1:27.
Our being in Christ. 2 Cor. 12:2. 1 Jno. 5:20.

Includes union with the Father. Jno. 17:21. 1 Jno. 2:24.
Is of God. 1 Cor. 1:30.
MAINTAINED BY

Faith. Gal. 2:20. Eph. 3:17.
Abiding in Him. Jno. 15:4, 7.
His word abiding in us. Jno. 15:7. 1 Jno. 2:24. 2 Jno. 9.
Feeding on Him. Jno. 6:56.
Obeying Him. 1 Jno. 3:24.

The Holy Ghost witnesses. 1 Jno. 3:24.
The gift of the Holy Ghost is an evidence of. 1 Jno. 4:13.
SAINTS

Have, in mind. 1 Cor. 2:16. Phi. 2:5.
Have, in spirit. 1 Cor. 6:17.
Have, in love. So. of Sol. 2:16. So. of Sol. 7:10.
Have, in sufferings. Phi. 3:10. 2 Tim. 2:12.
Have, in His death. Rom. 6:3-8. Gal. 2:20.
Have assurance of. Jno. 14:20.
Enjoy, in the Lord's supper. 1 Cor. 10:16, 17.
Identified with Christ by. Mat. 25:40, 45. Acts 9:4, with Acts 8:1.
Are complete through. Col. 2:10.
Exhorted to maintain. Jno. 15:4. Acts 11:23. Col. 2:7.

Necessary to growth in grace. Eph. 4:15, 16. Col. 2:19.
Necessary to fruitfulness. Jno. 15:4, 5.
BENEFICIAL RESULTS OF;

Righteousness imputed. 2 Cor. 5:21. Phi. 3:9.
Freedom from condemnation. Rom. 8:1.
Freedom from dominion of sin. 1 Jno. 3:6.
Being created anew. 2 Cor. 5:17.
The spirit alive to righteousness. Rom. 8:10.
Confidence at His coming. 1 Jno. 2:28.
Abundant fruitfulness. Jno. 15:5.
Answers to prayer. Jno. 15:7.

They who have, ought to walk as He walked. 1 Jno. 2:6.
False teachers have not. Col. 2:18, 19.
Is indissoluble. Rom. 8:35.
Punishment of those who have not. Jno. 15:6.
Illustrated. Vine and branches, Jno. 15:1, 5. Foundation and building, 1 Cor. 3:10, 11. Eph. 2:20, 21. 1 Pet. 2:4-6. Body and members, 1 Cor. 12:12, 27. Eph. 5:30. Husband and wife, Eph. 5:25-32.

Unity of God.

A ground for obeying Him exclusively. Deu. 4:39, 40.
A ground for loving Him supremely. Deu. 6:4, 5, with Mar. 12:29, 30.
ASSERTED BY

God Himself. Isa. 44:6, 8. Isa. 45:18, 21.
Christ. Mar. 12:29. Jno. 17:3.
Moses. Deu. 4:39. Deu. 6:4.
Apostles. 1 Cor. 8:4, 6. Eph. 4:6. 1 Tim. 2:5.

Consistent with the deity of Christ and of the Holy Ghost. Jno. 10:30, with 1 Jno. 5:7. Jno. 14:9-11.
EXHIBITED IN

His greatness and wonderful works. 2 Sam. 7:22. Psa. 86:10.
His works of creation and providence. Isa. 44:24. Isa. 45:5-8.
His being alone possessed of foreknowledge. Isa. 46:9-11.
His exercise of uncontrolled sovereignty. Deu. 32:39.
His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth. Neh. 9:6. Mat. 4:10.
His being alone good. Mat. 19:17.
His being the only Saviour. Isa. 45:21, 22.
His being the only source of pardon. Mic. 7:18, with Mar. 2:7.
His unparalleled election and care of His people. Deu. 4:32-35.

The knowledge of, necessary to eternal life. Jno. 17:3.
All saints acknowledge, in worshipping Him. 2 Sam. 7:22. 2 Kin. 19:15. 1 Chr. 17:20.
All should know and acknowledge. Deu. 4:35. Psa. 83:18.
May be acknowledged without saving faith. Jas. 2:19, 20.

Uprightness.

God is perfect in. Isa. 26:7.
God has pleasure in. 1 Chr. 29:17.
God created man in. Ecc. 7:29.
Man has deviated from. Ecc. 7:29.
SHOULD BE IN

The being kept from presumptuous sins is necessary to. Psa. 19:13.
With poverty, is better than sin with riches. Pro. 28:6.
With poverty, is better than folly. Pro. 19:1.
THEY WHO WALK IN,

Fear God. Pro. 14:2.
Love Christ. So. of Sol. 1:4.
Countenanced by God. Psa. 11:7.
Delighted in by God. Pro. 11:20.
Their prayer delighted in by God. Pro. 15:8.
Prospered by God. Job 8:6. Pro. 14:11.
Defended by God. Pro. 2:7.
Upheld in it by God. Psa. 41:12.
Recompensed by God. Psa. 18:23, 24.
Find strength in God's way. Pro. 10:29.
Obtain good from God's work. Mic. 2:7.
Obtain light in darkness. Psa. 112:4.
Guided by integrity. Pro. 11:3.
Walk surely. Pro. 10:9.
Direct their way. Pro. 21:29.
Kept by righteousness. Pro. 13:6.
Scorned by the wicked. Job 12:4.
Hated by the wicked. Pro. 29:10. Amos 5:10.
Abominated by the wicked. Pro. 29:21.
Persecuted by the wicked. Psa. 37:14.
Praise is comely for. Psa. 33:1.
A blessing to others. Pro. 11:11.

The truly wise walk in. Pro. 15:21.
The way of, is to depart from evil. Pro. 16:17.
THEY WHO WALK IN, SHALL

Possess good things. Pro. 28:10.
Have nothing good withheld. Psa. 84:11.
Dwell in the land. Pro. 2:21.
Dwell on high and be provided for. Isa. 33:16.
Dwell with God. Psa. 15:2. Psa. 140:13.
Be blessed. Psa. 112:2.
Be delivered by righteousness. Pro. 11:6.
Be delivered by their wisdom. Pro. 12:6.
Be saved. Pro. 28:18.
Enter into peace. Psa. 37:37. Isa. 57:2.
Have dominion over the wicked. Psa. 49:14.
Have an inheritance for ever. Psa. 37:18.

A characteristic of saints. Psa. 111:1. Isa. 26:7.
Saints should resolve to walk in. Psa. 26:11.
THE WICKED

Have not, in heart. Hab. 2:4.
Leave not the path of. Pro. 2:13.
Do not act with. Mic. 7:2, 4.

Pray for those who walk in. Psa. 125:4.
Reprove those who deviate from. Gal. 2:14.

Urim and Thummim.

Placed in the breastplate of the high priest. Exo. 28:30. Lev. 8:8.
God to be consulted by. Num. 27:21.
Instances of consulting God by. Jud. 1:1. Jud. 20:18, 28. 1 Sam. 23:9-11. 1 Sam. 30:7, 8.
Sometimes no answer by, in consequence of the sin of those consulting. 1 Sam. 28:6.
Were wanting in the second temple. Ezr. 2:63. Neh. 7:65.
Illustrative of the light and perfection of Christ, the true high priest. Deu. 33:8. See Jno. 1:4, 9, 17. Col. 2:3.

Usury or Interest.

The lending of money or other property for increase. Lev. 25:37.
Those enriched by unlawful, not allowed to enjoy their gain. Psa. 28:8.
The curse attending the giving or receiving of unlawful, alluded to. Jer. 15:10.
THE JEWS

Forbidden to take, from brethren. Deu. 23:19.
Forbidden to take, from brethren specially when poor. Exo. 22:25. Lev. 25:35-37.
Often guilty of taking. Neh. 5:6, 7. Eze. 22:12.
Required to restore. Neh. 5:9-13.
Allowed to take, from strangers. Deu. 23:20.

True and faithful Israelites never took, from their brethren. Psa. 15:5. Eze. 18:8, 9.
Judgments denounced against those who exacted unlawful. Isa. 24:1, 2. Eze. 18:13.
Illustrative of the improvement of talents received from God. Mat. 25:27. Luke 19:23.

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