R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

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Sabbath, The

Instituted by God Ge 2:3Grounds of its institution Ge 2:2,3; Ex 20:11The seventh day observed as Ex 20:9-11Made for man Mr 2:27GodBlessed Ge 2:3; Ex 20:11Sanctified Ge 2:3; Ex 3...

02

Sackcloth

Made of coarse hair Mt 3:4; Re 6:12Rough and unsightly Zec 13:4Of a black colour Re 6:12WAS WORNBy God's prophets 2Ki 1:8; Isa 20:2; Mt 3:4; Re 11:3By persons in affliction Ne 9...

03

Sacrifices

Divine institution of Ge 3:21; 1:29; 9:3; 4:4,5; Heb 11:4To be offered to God alone Ex 22:20; Jud 13:16; 2Ki 17:36When offered to God, an acknowledgement of his being the suprem...

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Sadducees, The

A sect of the Jews Ac 5:17Denied the resurrection and a future stated Mt 22:23; Lu 20:27The resurrection a cause of dispute between them and the Pharisees Ac 23:6-9Were refused ...

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Saints, Compared To

The sun Jud 5:31; Mt 13:43Stars Da 12:3Lights Mt 5:14; Php 2:15Mount Zion Ps 125:1,2Lebanon Ho 14:5-7Treasure Ex 19:5; Ps 135:4Jewels Mal 3:17Gold Job 23:10; La 4:2Vessels of go...

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Salt

Characterised as good and useful Mr 9:50Used ForSeasoning food Job 6:6Seasoning sacrifices Le 2:13; Eze 43:24Ratifying covenants Nu 18:19; 2Ch 13:5Strengthening new-born infants...

07

Salutations

Antiquity of Ge 18:2; 19:1WERE GIVENBy brethren to each other 1Sa 17:22By inferiors to their superiors Ge 47:7By superiors to inferiors 1Sa 30:21By all passers-by 1Sa 10:3,4; Ps...

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Salvation

Is of God Ps 3:8; 37:39; Jer 3:23Is of the purpose of God 2Ti 1:9Is of the appointment of God 1Th 5:9God is willing to give 1Ti 2:4Is by Christ Isa 63:9; Eph 5:23Is by Christ al...

09

Samaria, Ancient

The territory of Ephraim and Manasseh properly so called Jos 17:17,18; Isa 28:1The whole kingdom of Israel sometimes called Eze 16:46,51; Ho 8:5,6Had many cities 1Ki 13:32SAMARI...

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Samaria, Modern

Situated between Judea and Galilee Lu 17:11; Joh 4:3,4Had many cities Mt 10:5; Lu 9:52CITIES OF, MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURESamaria Ac 8:5Sychar Joh 4:5Antipatris Ac 23:31Christ prea...

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Sanctification

Is separation to the service of God Ps 4:3; 2Co 6:17EFFECTED BYGod Eze 37:28; 1Th 5:23; Jude 1:1Christ Heb 2:11; 13:12The Holy Spirit Ro 15:16; 1Co 6:11In Christ 1Co 1:2Through ...

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Scape-Goat, The

Part of the sin offering on the day of atonement Le 16:5,7Chosen by lot Le 16:8The high priest transferred the sins of Israel to, by confessing them with both hands upon its hea...

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Sciences

Architecture De 8:12; 1Ch 29:19Arithmetic Ge 15:5; Le 26:8; Job 29:18Astronomy Job 38:31,32; Isa 13:10Astrology Isa 47:13Botany 1Ki 4:33Geography Ge 10:1-30; Isa 11:11History an...

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Scorning And Mocking

The sufferings of Christ by, predicted Ps 22:6-8; Isa 53:3; Lu 18:32Christ endured Mt 9:24; 27:29SAINTS ENDURE, ON ACCOUNT OFBeing children of God Ge 21:9; Ga 4:29Their uprightn...

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Scorpion, The

Armed with a sharp sting in its tail Re 9:10Sting of, venomous and caused torment Re 9:5Abounded in the great desert De 8:15Unfit for food Lu 11:12ILLUSTRATIVEWicked men Eze 2:6...

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Scribes

Antiquity of Jud 5:14Wore an inkhorn at their girdles Eze 9:2,3FAMILIES CELEBRATED FOR FURNISHINGKenites 1Ch 2:55Zebulun Jud 5:14Levi 1Ch 24:6; 2Ch 34:13Generally men of great w...

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Scriptures, The

Given by inspiration of God 2Ti 3:16Given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit Ac 1:16; Heb 3:7; 2Pe 1:21Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them Mt 4:4; Mr 12:10; Joh 7:42Christ ta...

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Sea, The

The gathering together of the waters originally called Ge 1:10Great rivers often called Isa 11:15; Jer 51:36Lakes often called De 3:17; Mt 8:24,27,32GodCreated Ex 20:11; Ps 95:5...

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Sealing Of The Holy Spirit

Christ received Joh 6:27Saints receive 2Co 1:22; Eph 1:13Is to the day of redemption Eph 4:30The wicked do not receive Re 9:4Judgment suspended until all saints receive Re 7:3Ty...

20

Seals

Called signet Ge 38:18,25Precious stones set in gold used as Ex 28:11Inscriptions upon, alluded to 2Ti 2:19Generally worn as rings or bracelets Jer 22:24IMPRESSIONS OFFrequently...

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Second Coming Of Christ, The

Time of, unknown Mt 24:36; Mr 13:32CALLED THETimes of refreshing from the presence of the Lord Ac 3:19Times of restitution of all things Ac 3:21; Ro 8:21Last time 1Pe 1:5Appeari...

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Seed

Every herb, tree and grass yields its own Ge 1:11,12,29Each kind of, has its own body 1Co 15:38SOWING OFTime for, called seed time Ge 8:22Necessary to its productiveness Joh 12:...

23

Seeking God

Commanded Isa 55:6; Mt 7:7INCLUDES SEEKINGHis Name Ps 83:16His word Isa 34:16His face Ps 27:8; 105:4His strength 1Ch 16:11; Ps 105:4His commandments 1Ch 28:8; Mal 2:7His precept...

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Self-Delusion

A characteristic of the wicked Ps 49:18Prosperity frequently leads to Ps 30:6; Ho 12:8; Lu 12:17-19Obstinate sinners often given up to Ps 81:11,12; Ho 4:17; 2Th 2:10,11EXHIBITED...

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Self-Denial

Christ set an example of Mt 4:8-10; 8:20; Joh 6:38; Ro 15:3; Php 2:6-8A test of devotedness to Christ Mt 10:37,38; Lu 9:23,24NECESSARYIn following Christ Lu 14:27-33In the warfa...

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Self-Examination

Enjoined 2Co 13:5Necessary before the communion 1Co 11:28Cause of difficulty in Jer 17:9SHOULD BE ENGAGED INWith holy awe Ps 4:4With diligent search Ps 77:6; La 3:40With prayer ...

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Self-Righteousness

Man is prone to Pr 20:6; 30:12Hateful to God Lu 16:15IS VAIN BECAUSE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS ISBut external Mt 23:25-28; Lu 11:39-44But partial Mt 23:25; Lu 11:44No better than filthy...