Uebel. Choice between two evils I, 1230. f. Abundance. Gift of God, misused by us I, 856. translation. One cannot reproduce everywhere the emphasis and the figures II, 100. The Chaldean U. of Gen. 49, 10. II, 1973. - S. Seventy, Vulgate.
Ulrich, St. fed a beggar I, 1363. f.
Handling. Do not flee from the U. with people I, 1502. f. Unlimited. Doctrine of the U. I, 680. ff.
Impenitents. God punishes them in spite of his promise and in spite of their quantity and violence I, 553.
Impenitence. Makes sin great II, 866. 872. Ingratitude. A great vice II, 614. 1262. 1315;
is natural I, 978; is in the devil's kingdom 1, 977; how ungrateful we Christians find, compared to the patriarchs I, 431. f.; the world is ungrateful 1, 979., we may only expect ingratitude I, 977. 980; one complains about ingratitude and becomes unwilling I, 977.The world is angry about it I, 979; how Christians should console themselves about the ingratitude of the world II, 1237. f. 1243; we should learn to consider ingratitude 1, 979, and not let it prevent us from doing good I, 979. 1139. f.; we should do good to the ungrateful I, 977. f.
Disunity. A Babylonian calamity, the most harmful plague I, 706. f.
Unpeace. S. Injustice.
Infertility. U. of the trees and herbs has occurred only after the fall 1, 46. - S. Marriage 12.
Impatience. Stirred up when God refers with his promises H, 377.; of U. one should be ashamed II, 1233. f.; we will punish ourselves on the last day about our U. II, 1329.; is of no use II, 1283.; by U. in crucifying ourselves II, 1326. f.; consolation Wider disobedience. General complaint about U. I, 1726; punishment of the same I, 1726. f. - p. parents 2.
Injustice and discord kiss each other II, 1811. vermin. Whether created in the beginning 1, 65. 77. f. 94. 255. Unbelief. The origin of all sins I, 180. f. 182.
199; the very worst sin I, 1552; U. punishes God lies I, 1550. 1552. ff; comes from original sin I, 1551. f.; is in Allen I, 1550. 1552; against it have
Christians also have to fight and should therefore humble themselves I, 1554. ff; II, 146. f. 201.; punishment of the same I, 884.; the right redemption from it happens in death I, 828. f.
Unbelievers. They become proud, self-righteous, and seek strange works II, 1641.
Misfortune. Christians have to suffer a lot of misfortune 1, 360. f. 811. 1416; they are offended by it I, 361. Purpose and benefit: Christians are to be proved by it I, 822. f., tested I, 822., kept in humility I, 823., improved I, 824.; serves for God's glory I, 824.; comes to tempt the pious and punish the wicked II, 728.Misfortunes over whole countries are attributed to natural causes, but they are divine punishments I, 1185. God takes care of His own in the world I, 806. 818. 826. f.; is with them II, 1573. Behavior: in the world and danger our conscience makes us fearful II, 1215.The wicked are despondent I, 895; therein flee to God II, 1599; do not fear, but believe the promise II, 933, and look to the hope of eternal life I, 649; God's good deeds provoke patience I, 1338; the pagans also exhorted to this II, 1421; one should not burden oneself with evil, if God sends it, bear it patiently II, 1300 - see Happiness 2.
Injustice. One should bear it, not avenge oneself II, 207. f., bear, but not approve I, 986.
Innocence. We cannot boast of this before God II, 1666.
Inexperienced and fleeting. What this means I, 366. ff; is who has no divine promise I, 367. f.; are the souls in the papacy I, 367.
Immortality. Evidence for it from the abilities of the soul 1, 53. 55., from the form of man I, 151. f.. U. is indicated by the rest of God I, 97. f., by the way man was created I, 102., by the words: man became a living soul I, 105., by the words: to be gathered to his people II, 15. We are immortal, otherwise God would not speak to us II, 218. f., The God of Abraham II, 404; U. is taught in Enoch's history I, 403. 405. Reason cannot grasp U. II, 16; pagans and epicureans ridicule this doctrine II, 15; some philosophers have taught U., others have ridiculed it I, 102, they knew nothing certain about it 1, 406. - S. Resurrection, Life 11.
Subjects. They are to be governed by the laws of their own country, not those of another II, 1184.
Immutability. God is unchangeable II, 1677, not changeable and ambiguous II, 1534; does not change or revoke his judgment II, 292.
Ignorance. Is twofold: of right and of wrong I, 814.; wrong of right does not excuse I, 814.; what wrong of wrong is I, 814. f. Division of theologians into unconquerable, lazy, affected wrong I, 815. ff, into rude and unconquerable U. II, 504; the unconquerable U. does not excuse in spiritual things I, 815. ff; II, 504. U. of the authorities about where injustice occurs is sin I, 1466. ff. U. gives birth to many opinions II, 2035.
Fornication. Follows when one rejects the first tablet I, 445.; when it tends to stir in man II, 20. f. Stimulation to it: with this especially the youth is challenged II, 1252. f.; the healthier the body, the greater this challenge II, 1253. f.; the devil stimulates
II, 1265. especially the youth II, 1227. f.; when he can do nothing by the cross, he seeks to fell the Christians by U. II, 1259. and offers them the opportunity that the wicked seek II, 1260. Punishments and consequences: U. does not remain unpunished II, 863.; through U. the faith is violated II, 1272.; from U. all kinds of misery and misfortune and other sins arise I, 444. f.; before U. frenzied care to despise the female sex I, 1228. Behavior: the pagans have followed the U., the holy. I, 1080; to fight against it is a torture II, 2124, harder than the fight with the cross II, 1260; how to fight against it I, 1666, f.; II, 20, ff. 24, 1276; it cannot be resisted by not looking at a woman I, 832, f. - S. Lusts.
Ur in Chaldea. Origin and meaning of the name I, 727. 729.; whether name of a place or idol I, 725. ff.
Uriel. Derivation of the name I, 1013.
Verdict. Do not make it hastily I, 348. 1196. f.; listen to both parts II, 1279.
Uz. Derivation of the name, Father of the Syrians I, 1601.
B.
Valla, Laurentius. Opinion on the Latin and Greek Language II, 1487.
Father. The inclination to wife and child is the strongest I, 1411. 1417.; shall protect the honor and breeding of his daughters even with danger of his life I, 1230.; how em pious V. should speak to his daughters and sons-in-law II, 709.; shows his love by gifts II, 709. f.; the more understanding and wise one is, the more one desires to see his B. II, 1797.
Father, Patriarchs. I. The V. before the flood and their time. They were not common people, but the greatest heroes after Christ and John the Baptist I, 407. Faith: hoped and longed heartily for the restitution of what we lost in Paradise I, 430. f.; held their little revelations dearer than we do our richer ones I, 432.How they were comforted by the reception of Enoch I, 424. f. 428. Had desire for eternal life for the sake of Abel and Enoch I, 423. f. Are excellent examples of chastity I, 434. Had also evil inclinations 1, 426. Their sins are told us for consolation I, 628. f. 633. f. What they suffered will be revealed at the last day I, 407; were despised when men multiplied I, 416; their sayings and works were perpetuated orally, or perhaps written down by themselves I, 418; they passed away believing in the resurrection II, 2066. Ecclesiastical conditions: their time is to be called a holy and golden one I, 416. f. 436. f.; the first world was the best and holiest, then it has become worse and worse 1, 431. f.; many gray fathers have lived together I, 431. f..; many gray fathers lived together I, 407. f. 416. 467. ; there were also a bunch of the very worst people I, 409. ; from the sins of the same I, 436. ff. 480. ff. ; hopefulness was the sin of the first world I, 438. 440. f. ; there were probably not yet any bloodsheds in the first world I, 438. f..There were no incestuous marriages or sodomites I, 445. f.; it became worse and worse in Noah's time 1, 449.; for the sake of sin God corrupted the world 1, 436. f.; the fathers laid themselves like a wall between God's wrath and the world I, 494. f.; admonished with one
Voice to repentance I, 461. ; how the world behaved against their preaching I, 453. f. 458. 461. ff. 495. ff. ; the V. were harassed by the Cainites 1, 408. ; they taught their church the more faithfully I, 408. ; warned against the Cainites I, 468.; did not want conjugal unions with the Cainites I, 470. how they brought up their daughters I, 469. men were more temperate than now I, 256. f. 415. healthier I, 253.; their long life was a piece of the happy condition of the first world I, 414.; causes of their long life I, 414. f. The men did not marry until they were 80-100 years old II, 23. The fruits and herbs were more vigorous then than now I, 415.
II. the V. after the Flood and their time. 1. life and histories. Reason considers their histories ridiculous and contemptible I, 2; II, 122 ff; carnal men do not understand them II, 1323; the papists despise the life of the V. as worldly and carnal II, 459. 1096, but the "holy" life of the monks and papists is not to be compared with it II, 127. f. 458. f.; the histories of the V's are to be praised II, 1567., more diligently pondered than others II, 1570.; they surpass all others, since God speaks with the V's I, 860. ff. 901. 1054...; in their histories one pays attention primarily to God's word I, 860. f. 1544; II, 211, 390, 415, 417; this is their true ornament II, 2; this distinguishes them from other histories I, 861; II, 567; this, the promise of Christ, is the most important treasure in them II, 1731.The most distinguished parts are the promises, their faith, their cross II, 906, 1097, f.; God spoke to them in three ways II, 904, led them wonderfully II, 1452; their life is full of miracles II, 129, f.; it is a great blessing that their Histories are preserved in the Holy Scriptures II, 1. It is a great blessing that their histories are preserved in Holy Scripture II, 1; the V's are described to us for our consolation as lowly people II, 458; we should look at their lives as an example II, 1272; look at their faith and God's promise II, 1096.
2. honor and importance. The V. were great lights in the world II, 1705.; their right dignity is that they hear and believe God's word and are tempted in faith and suffering II, 456. f.
3. faith of the V. The V. had to increase in knowledge II, 79.; believed the doctrine of the Trinity I, 708. 1718.; II, 940. 1866.ff.; knew that the seed of a woman should be the son of a virgin II, 1971. f.; had a great knowledge of the two natures of Christ II, 2056; believed in Christ as God the Lord II, 1835; believed the doctrine of the good angels II, 725. f.. and of the resurrection of the dead and eternal life I, 405. 1755. f.; II, 1304. ff. 1836. but did not leave their earthly profession and goods II, 1906.; were wise, full of the Holy Spirit II, 1771.They had a great, wonderful faith I, 1501. ff; II, 371. 905. f. 1560. f. 1870. 1884. which we should consider I, 814. and be ashamed of our weak faith II, 148. f. 2057. 2062.; they also became weak in faith. II, 1445. ff. 1865; were saved by the knowledge of their sins II, 1519; secretly longed for Christ, believed in him I, 1591; II, 703. 1306; hoped for eternal life from him II, 1304.They took comfort in the oath which God swore to Abraham I, 1549; they and we have the same faith in eternal life I, 1764; they believed in the Christ who was to come, we in the Christ who has come I, 1757. f. 2069.
4. virtues of the V. Their humility and patience
was great II, 238.; were hospitable, merciful, beneficent I, 1142.; II, 130., hoped to shelter angels I, 1145., did not think themselves worthy to shelter poor brethren I, 1146.; find examples of chastity I, 1173.; II, 489. f., though the Papists and Manichaeans accuse them of lechery II, 556.
5. affects & tendencies of the V. Had human n. like us I, 1308. f.; II, 942. ff. 967. 1501. which the Holy Spirit ruled I, 1614. f. and were much more cordial than our I, 1613. Spirit governed I, 1614. f. and were much more cordial than ours I, 1613.
6. works of the V. One should judge their works carefully I, 955. 1232. 1294.; they were people like us, what they did good, they did through the Holy Spirit. II, 1170; they did not seem to differ from the pagans in common life II, 1568; they remained in their profession and did not seek any special wonders I, 1309; II, 1098; they did not despise natural means II, 1774; but sometimes they were quite different from others and were miracle workers II, 1865; the papists take offense at the fact that the Holy Spirit did not take notice of their minor domestic works. Spirit tells so much about their little domestic works II, 537. f.; why their common works are described II, 1565. f. 1624. ff, it is for our consolation II, 468. ff. 516. ff. 566. 568.; not all of their w. are examples for us I, 890. 1232. ff.; II, 506. 890.; if we want to follow them, we must see if we also have the same command I, 1496.In their particular ways they are not examples for us I, 568, 954, 972, f.; II, 510, ff, 533, f.; we should not ape their ways and let their spirit go I, 1233, ff, 1668.
7. domestic and conjugal life of the V. They wandered like nomads II, 1186. f., lived in huts I, 1168.; honored marriage for the sake of child rearing I, 1746. ff; II, 1198.; they hastened to beget children I, 714.; the men married at 40, the women at 30 years II, 23. 238. 856. f.; the dwellings of men and women were separate I, 1719.; II, 499.; their conjugal life a mirror and exercise of chastity and all virtues I, 1173.; barrenness was considered a disgrace II, 577. f., fertility a great blessing II, 532; it was the custom for barren women to give their maidens to their husbands as wives II, 532 and to take them when they wanted II, 551. f. 555; the V. dealt kindly with the female sex II, 935.They already had levirate marriage II, 1178; paternal authority was great II, 502; taught their children hospitality and deference I, 1134, f, 1214, 1708, f, 1717, 1720, f; had serfdom II, 1762.
8. the women of the V. Did not live in idleness and good days II, 1213.; waS their office and work was II, 1213. f.
9. sins and infirmities of the V. They all had original sin II, 1519.; had infirmities and infirmities like us I, 1354. f. 1466. ff. 1471.; II, 140. 380. 942. and yet were holy II, 19. f.; also had sins in themselves I, 1325. f., but where they can be excused, one should do eS I, 1234. f.; the holiest had to struggle with the heat of the flesh II, 530.; fornication was forbidden under corporal punishment II, 869., was punished more severely than otherwise in the priestly sex II, 1209. Their sins reveal to us God's love and mercy II, 1185.; are told to our comfort I, 628. f. 723. f. 354. f.; II, 151. ff. 441. ff. 805. 843. 942. 1155. 1191. 1212. f., also for our warning and glory of divine grace
II, 1167. ff. 1200. of their s. one should judge cautiously I, 1294., their weaknesses do not justify II, 445., their s. make us great for consolation II, 1041. f.
10. temptations and sufferings of the V. God ruled and guided them as He does us II, 1077. f.; they were true holy martyrs II, 983.; were always burdened with temptation and affliction II, 49.; their distress and temptation was greater than ours I, 716.; II, 196.; their sufferings compared with Christ's sufferings II, 345.; needed happiness and misfortune in the fear of God II, 1628. f.; in the A. one sees their faith II, 1098.; were well weary in the A., but strengthened again by God's word II, 620.; their examples should serve us for comfort and awaken patience II, 374. 900. f. 967. f.
II The public preaching ministry and ecclesiastical conditions. There were glorious and great men who had a special desire for Christ I, 431. f.; Shem, Salah and Eber ruled the church II, 55. f.; the V. held the preaching office in high honor I, 1199. They had power to bestow blessings, not merely to desire II, 299. f.; with which ceremonies they bestowed and received blessings II, 260. f. 268. f. 280. ff. 293.With what ceremonies they gave and received blessings II, 260, f, 268, f, 280, ff, 293, 1860; they had special priestly garments II, 280, f, 293, f; what churches they had II, 88; the altars were in the open I, 348; they had services everywhere I, 1307, all the time I, 669, teaching and praying II, 958, 1203. Whereof they preached II, 1750. f.: preached of the kingdom of Christ II, 1994. of the seed of the woman II, 1971. f. 2056. of Christ as God the Lord II, 1835. as distinguished from the law of Moses and the fathers I, 144.; sought to bring many to the knowledge of God I, 877. converted many II, 908. 1829.How the pure doctrine spread from Shem's time II, 1015. f. They lived in a blessed state which was disturbed by Harn and Nimrod I, 684. f.; they prophesied the dispersion of the wicked, how this threat was accepted by them I, 696. ff.; state of the church in Abraham's time I, 1368., in Jacob's time II, 456. st
12 Death and burial. The V. died and were buried like other people I, 1605. ff; they fell asleep in the hope of resurrection II, 2066.; the relatives covered the eyes of the dead II, 1759. ff.They were buried where they wanted II, 1634; why the V wanted to be buried in Palastina I, 1606; II, 1836. 2064. 2066; have kept the graves in honor II, 971; their death encourages patience I, 1609.
13. the people in the time of the V. were more moderate, stronger and more beautiful than now I, 803. 888. 1312.; II, 156. f. 489. 856. 1063.; married in Jacob's time at 12 years of age II, 1665. ff.; became bad in a short time I, 898. f.Of the sins of that time I, 436. 445.; how to punish death-beaters II, 345. f.; God did not spare them I, 436.; the people were not so rough and wild, had honest customs and good laws II, 869.; clothing II, 1187. f. 1196.; how fornication was punished in the priestly sex II, 1208. st; barrenness a disgrace II, 1197. ; one bore sorrow for a dead wife II, 1185. ; widows could easily be cast out II, 1183. ; the days of shearing sheep were holidays II, 1185.; kings raised cattle II, 1213. f.; trade was barter II, 1196. f. 1213. st; polite salutations and greetings II, 478. 737. 821. 832.; one lived in huts II, 1734.; how one traveled II, 841. 1986.
Cf. foot washing, believers 2.
2250 Fatherland love factual register. Promises 2251
Love of country. Sonderliche Tugend I, 581. f.
Our Father. How to think when praying it II, 64.; in every petition heaven and earth is included II, 62.; One V. U. cannot pay the whole world I, 1363. f.; "Father" contains thanksgiving I, 1268...;
1st petition interpreted I, 1366; 2nd petition interpreted I, 1366; if we knew what the 4th petition contains, no one would dare to say it I, 1112; "daily bread" II, 2W. 1243; 5th petition: we need daily forgiveness I, 1347; "guilt" II, 1497. The papists do not understand the V. U., cannot pray it properly I, 1366.
Venus. As painted I, 248. 1161.
Despised. On earth nothing is more despised than Christians II, 567.; it is better to be despised and grieved when God laughs than to be happy when God is angry II, 526.; God takes care of the V. II, 518. ff. 522.; how V. should comfort themselves II, 567. f.
Contempt. 1. in general. We are inclined to contempt for the commonplace I, 1118.; V. of parents, of the preaching office, of the authorities is a certain sign of anger and unhappiness I, 441. - S. parents 2.
2. v. of the word and preaching ministry. The Word must not surprise us I, 1307. f.; the Word would be despised if kings and angels also preached I, 1335. f.; the alleged reason is that nothing good follows from the Word I, 1336. f.; V. comes from the flesh and the devil I, 432., therefore, because the Word is thought to be the word of men II, 148. f., because God speaks through men, since we should thank Him precisely for this II, 905.; V. and apostasy usually occur after 20 years I, 1635. f.; the richer and brighter the word, the greater the V. II, 1941. Consequences of V.: with such V. neither counsel nor help can be hoped for I, 456. f.; from this follows: godless nature and security II, 98. f., all kinds of sins I, 470. 504.; discipline and respectability lie low I, 1192. Punishment: V. arouses God's wrath I, 1182.; God punishes them severely I, 869. 1291. 1681.; II, 134. 881. f., with all kinds of misfortune I, 863. ff., with theurung 2c. II, 132. 1805. false doctrine II, 212. 1832. taking away his word I, 460. 1333.; when God takes away his word, his wrath is terrible I, 455. then it cannot be easily recovered II, 318. then iniquity follows I, 504. how the V. have been punished on the Jews II, 319. f. and in the Pabstthum I, 1528. - S. Gospel 1, war, land plagues.
Criminals. How to comfort V. sentenced to death II, 317; God forgives their sin, but they should be punished by the authorities. They are an example to others II, 1921. f.; after death they no longer feel the shame of punishment II, 1921.
Verbum nominale. Was das sei II, 1872.
Condemnation. Is twofold: V. of wrath to death and of grace to life II, 1106. ff.
To be corrupt. What that is I, 504. merit. S. Grace 3.
Union of the faithful and the Church with Christ II, 402. f. 1998. f.
Distortions of the Scripture. The papists read I Mos. 3, 15. "the same" instead of "the same" I, 225. 234.
Persecutors. Cain a father of all V., kie die die Heiligen tödten I, 343.; God will punish them if they do not ask for forgiveness I, 354.
Persecuted. How to comfort I, 1140.
Persecutions. Christians have to suffer much V. I, 1136.;
He who wants to live godly must suffer in V. I, 1393; God does not forget Christians in it I, 352. ff; one should pray diligently in it II, 60; hold fast to doctrine II, 1698. f; how one should comfort oneself in V. because of doctrine II, 1693. f; how, if one loses one's life for the sake of faith II, 53. f. 1699; over V. the Church does not perish II, 1698. f.
Seduced. Punished with the seducers I, 765.
We should forgive one another, but the punishment is not always necessary II, 1747. f. 1920. ff. 1934.
Forgiveness of sins. God is pleased to forgive I, 460. ff; it makes sin not condemn, but does not destroy sin in us I, 1670.; II, 1457.; does not abolish corporal punishment and chastisement II, 974. 1748. 1920. ff. 1934., or the evil conscience II, 1116.; V. is not obtained by denying or excusing sin I, 336.But by faith II, 2059.; a Christian should be certain of the truth II, 1353. f.; we should rejoice most of all in the truth II, 1988. f.; he who has the truth should boast of God's grace, so that others may also be saved II, 1711.; the doctrine of the truth is foolishness to the natural man II, 1525.
Measured. Whether God can forget his saints I, 557. 560.; sometimes it seems to be so I, 556. ff; then it is difficult to pray I, 557. f. We easily forget evil and good I, 271. also sin and need memorial signs I, 283.
Bury. Money and other v. is an old habit II, 1597.
Ratio. S.Proportion.
Promises. 1. nature and kind. Characteristics of the divine and diabolical V. I, 757.; V. of the devil are apparent, enter with pleasure, make safe and insolent I, 756.; Mahomet's and the pope's V. are diabolical I, 757. V. are of two kinds: the passive, which happens to us, the active, which we accept in faith I, 1399. The bodily and temporal V. include in themselves the spiritual and eternal I, 1097. f.; II, 371. 412. f. 1888. if they are not done over our works and if they are without condition I, 1106. f.; the V. in Scripture do not belong to this miserable and poor life I, 916.; the bodily V. are conditional, the spiritual not II, 1887. f.; the bodily V., which are attached to the condition of our obedience, are only bodily I, 1107.; the spiritual v. also comprehend the bodily in themselves II, 294. f. Are of two kinds: of law and grace, difference of both I, 371. f.; those of law are conditional, those of grace unconditional II, 736. f.; v. of the law are better than none at all I, 375.; the v. of forgiveness of sin and reconciliation with God is the highest, a new light I, 932.; the v. ofChristo become clearer and clearer in A. T. I, 1008. 1092. 1526. 1585.; we have basically the same v. as the fathers I, 1385. f., in baptism and the Lord's Supper I, 1385.; in which we are ahead of Abraham in the V. I, 1385. f. V. are firm and immovable II, 374. f.; what we have in the V. is more certain to us than what we have in our hands II, 1869. f. 1884. f. 1893. f.; God confirms them with an oath I, 1548. f.; are repeated when something new is to be added to them I, 1585. f.; how V. and threats rhyme with each other 1, 551. f.. If we have a V., then the angels are also with us II, 200.
2nd fulfillment. God holds on to his v. more firmly than we take hold of them in faith II, 1145. f.; he holds them
I, 1342; II, 1916, even if he seems to forget them II, 1091; it is God's way that he delays the fulfillment II, 29, 375; why he delays II, II, 377, 1915; the spiritual v. are fulfilled very slowly II, 1010. ff.; God often fulfills the v. differently than men desire 1, 551. f.; often the opposite of what is promised seems to happen II, 417. f. 1755. ff. 1914.; God fulfills them as he wills II, 1755. ff, not without means II, 444. f.; warps to fulfill all the more abundantly afterwards II, 1917.; how God did not abrogate the promise of man's dominion over the earth through the Flood I, 552. f., fulfills the v. of Jerusalem and preservation of the temple I, 551., fulfills the v. of the preservation of the church I, 551.; the fulfillment of the v. is enjoyed even by those to whom the v. are not given I, 768.
3. behavior. Satan perverts the v. by his dialectic I, 935. The flesh does not like the divine but the devilish v. I, 757. f.; it becomes impatient when God delays the fulfillment II, 377. f.. The Jews do not understand the V. of the OT I, 1097. The ungodly usurp the divine V. 1, 936. The V. demand humility, by hopefulness one spoils them II, 243.; the V. are to be made great II, 1894., the V. of the gospel are to be esteemed great II, 1098.; V. and faith are by nature with each other I, 755.; to become partakers of the Gospel, one must believe it I, 647. 1030. f. 1384. f.; also the bodily Gospels require faith II, 2013. which includes faith in the spiritual Gospels II, 2013. f. 2015. 2029.; we should rely on God's Gospels I, 792.We should believe in God's words even in adversity II, 200, f., and not be afraid II, 933; if we adhere to them, we overcome God II, 796, 812; with God's words, faith must stand in battle I, 756; we should believe them even if the opposite seems to happen II, 353, 1962. f.; when God forgives, we should be patient II, 28, 1916, f.; if we are patient until men fulfill their promise, why not also when God forgives II, 377, f.; even if one has a V., one should not sleep, but be valiant and work II, 467, - p. means.
Cf. Abraham 8, Christ 4, threats 2, Isaac 4, punishment 2.
Reversed. With the V. God is perverse II, 891.
Transfiguration. We cannot now say anything certain about the future V. I, 37.; the future clarity is brighter than the light of the sun I, 24.; V. would also have occurred in the state of innocence on the bodily and temporal life I, 79. f. 105.
Forsaken. It is the most serious challenge to think that one has been abandoned by God I, 558.
Slander. A great sin I, 794. f.
Engagements. 1. in general. Require consent of parents as well as of the fiancées I, 1730. 1740; right conduct of parents and children when they want to become engaged I, 1641. ff; parents should see to it that their children become legitimate, but not abuse their power I, 1647- 1651; children should obey the advice and will of parents I, 1648. ff; by the v. the bride already becomes the bridegroom's legitimate wife II, 493.
2. secret V. V. without the knowledge and will of the parents are against the 4th commandment II, 1479., are an injustice to the parents I, 1650. f., shameful and a devil's fraud I, 1728. ff., a mortal sin II, 1104. ff.,
reprehensible II, 365 ff, not valid I, 1641 ff, 1648, 1652, against imperial rights II, 367; followed by unhappy marriages I, 1651 ff, unhappiness and sin I, 1643 ff; II, 1104 ff. The canonists teach that they are valid I, 1641. ff; the pope defends them II, 1479., has opened the gate to the bawds and whore-mongers by forming secret v. I, 1648. - S. Marriage 14.
Presumption. 1. presumption. A particularly dangerous sin I, 928.; the most serious challenge I, 924. f., which affects the very highest saints I, 923. f. - S. teacher, self-conceit, self-confidence.
2. v. and despair. God does not want both II, 1168. f. 1212. 1481; we are to take the middle road II, 1482. 2084. ff.
Reason. Is blind for the sake of original sin I, 156; without God's word in the spiritual realm, gets caught up in inconsistent thoughts I, 16; its very best thoughts of God are the deepest darkness I, 484; what is order with God seems disorder to it 1, 39; it cannot believe or understand God's wrath I, 509; resents the divine promises I, 758; cannot find God I, 815. 1046. f.; seeks him on wrong paths I, 1093, seeks him in wrong ways I, 1093; does not get far with the prayerfulness of the creature I, 151; considers the world eternal I, 5. f. 150. f.; does not know that the world is preserved by God's word I, 43; does not know the doctrine of the good angels II, 726; knows nothing of man's first origin I, 156. 680. f., cannot conceive of a first man I, 150; the scriptural doctrine of man's origin is a ridiculous fable to her I, 156; does not understand the birth of man as a divine work II, 16; does not grasp the doctrine of immortality II, 16; is annoyed by divine government 1, 855; is offended by the happiness of the wicked and the unhappiness of the pious I, 807; is not satisfied with God's commandment, but asks why and for what purpose? I, 1260; faith, patience and other Christian virtues are hidden from her II, 27; judges that one should love the pious, hate the wicked I, 796; does not understand why we should distrust all men equally I, 796; despises the right good works, takes pleasure in false ones I, 758; f.wrongly concludes: what pleases God in Abraham, pleases Him also in me I, 779; judges earthly goods wrongly I, 855; despises the histories of the patriarchs II, 2, 19, 122, ff; cannot understand many natural things I, 193; II, 216, ff; if one follows it, one loses the honor and glory of the Holy Scriptures and the majesty of the Creator. I, 158. is hostile to God I, 175. it drives to the best but only political and civil way I, 175.; the Jews' and Sophists' doctrine of it I, 484. use of the v.In external bodily things we should follow her, not in spiritual things I, 1313. 1376.; she understands no more than what is good for the body I, 484.; can advise in bodily needs 1, 786.; one should use her in earthly things II, 746. f. 765. f. One should put to death the v. II, 56, take captive under the obedience of faith I, 193. - S. Mensch 2.
Betrayer. He who tells the authorities where injustice has been committed is not a traitor.
Gathered to the fathers are only the godly II, 2066. provision. What is provided must be done II, 747.; according to the V., outside the Word we should not for-
I, 1549. f.; II, 174. ff. 181. f.; disputation of it is foolish II, 747., dangerous I, 492. f.; one should not despise the means ordered by God for the sake of the V., God wants to lead the V. out by means II, 340. f. 346. f. 444. f. 747. ff.; doubt about the V. is a work of Satan II, 180. f.; how one can and should avoid this doubt II, 179. f. 182. f.; how some abuse the doctrine of the V. for security and indifference II, 174. ff. 444. f. - See election, majesty, means.
Reconciliation. God works it among men by His Spirit and outward means II, 833.; Apology and gifts work V. among men II, 766. 828. 834.
Impenitence. When God punishes with V. II, 1065.
Tempt. "Tempt God" I, 791.; one should not v. God by false confidence in the promise II, 895. by putting oneself in manifest danger II, 383. 637. f., by contempt and neglect of the means II, 346. ff. 444. f. 74". ff. 764. 1774.; God v. is as grave a sin as not believing Him II, 347.
Temptation. Type and nature: the origin of all temptations is when reason wants to judge God and his word without the word I, 189.; God tempts men, e.g. Abraham I, 1483. ff., when he presents himself differently than he offers himself in his promise I, 1486. 1532. ff, by false teachers I, 1533. f.; when he tempts us, he fights with us II, 809.; Satan seeks to lead us away from the Word or to counterfeit the same I, 179. f.; this v. is more severe than the v. to adultery! 179. f. 182.; when Satan praises God, he wants to cut man's throat I, 194.; if one first gives in to Satan a little and doubts the word, he becomes bolder and bolder I, 190. f., and one falls into greater and greater sins I, 191.; the farther man gets from the word, the wiser and more learned he makes himself seem I, 196. f. Purpose: God tempts His saints to awaken faith and love I, 177. 1534. f.; Satan tempts men to evil I, 1534. f., wants to lead us from the right to the wrong God I, 187. Behavior: one asks God not to lead us into V. II, 1871.; one is defeated if one disputes rashly I, 192. f.; one holds fast to word and promise I, 193. f. 1534. f.; so that Christ I, 182.; in V. to sin one thinks of God's wrath and punishment II, 1263.; God's V. takes a glorious outcome II, 1695. - S. Anfechtung.
Trust. 1. in God. God has commanded trust in Him I, 1500. f.; thereby the first commandment is fulfilled II, 8.; we are to trust in Him, whether we know counsel or not II, 1481., especially when all seems lost II, 743. II, 932. f.; we should trust in God and yet wait for our calling II, 1446. and not leave the natural means unused II, 1443.; we should not let God's goodness put us to shame 1, 982. - S. means, creator.
2. on people. V. on people is dangerous and ungodly I, 797.; which is the right V. on people I, 798. f. - S. spouses 3.
Transform. Commonly unfaithful servants II, 483. f.
Confusion of languages. I, 690. ff. Was the most certain and easiest way to prevent the building of towers I, 704, the work of God, not of angels I, 707, a terrible punishment 1, 690, ff; caused great damage: in all estates I, 691, f. 706, in the church I, 898;
People still suffer from this punishment I, 692. 706.; this harm is abolished by Christ in the N. T. I, 691. f. - S. Thurm bau.
We should despair of ourselves I, 438. - S. Hope.
Delay of grace. What this is I, 558. 926. f. - S. Saumseligkeit.
Despair. A sin against the first commandment I, 1452; condemned by God I, 1501; with it all are challenged I, 1486; what one should do in such a challenge I, 1486, f.; the torment of those who despair and do not repent is terrible I, 363.V. consumes body and soul II, 2087; in V. people speak in broken sentences II, 48; in it nothing is too much nor enough for the heart to be informed of God's will I, 539.
Best. Has the name of spreading I, 31; is placed between the waters I, 32; was and exists by God's word 1, 31. - S. firmament.
Victor, Pabst. Banished the Oriental churches I, 706. Cattle breeding. Requires great diligence and care II, 1565;
V. in Spain II, 602.
Vincentius. Mocked the torture II, 1989; Luther's judgment on his book Summa ang. I, 815.
Virgil. Deals with Aeneas II, 1217. 1421.; sayings about: agriculture II, 1407., happiness II, 1386. f. 1396.
Birds. I, 59. f. Are not unlike the fish I, 59.; fertile II, 1872.; where they go in winter time I, 63.
People. 1. in general. What a "people" is I, 744. 750. 1053; no people can be compared with the Jewish I, 741. ff. 745. f.; there is none so pure that there should not be some ungodly among them II, 1616. 1823. f.; the holier the people, the more evil and wicked they are II, 1941; expulsion and extermination of a people is a punishment of sin I, 660. f. - p. countries.
2. v. of God. Is only he who believes II, 2017; pleases God well even in the least things II, 618; the belief that one fei God's V. is not easy II, 618; how one can become certain of it II, 618. f.; is not known by earthly happiness I, 1400. f. - S. Church.
Gluttony. Is abuse of God's gifts I, 1715. f.; one should avoid V. I, 1715. f. - S. Gastmähler.
Models in the A. T. The faithful knew that they were only V. II, 1852.
Ancestors. One should follow godly V. in faith, not only in works II, 1826.
Guardianship. Irritating but excellent work II, 1182. providence. God's V. for us is much greater than all our care and effort I, 57.; from which it shines I, 30. f.; by the divine V. the Gentiles are called to the gospel I, 654. - S. Care, Prayer 14.
Precaution. S. Care.
Prejudice. God cannot suffer the V., since one inquires into the causes of God's commandments, I, 1125. f.; such a v. is foolish I, 1127., an abominable sin I, 1127. f.; through it we have lost paradise I, 1128.; V. was Saul's sin and downfall I, 1127.; by it we fall into blasphemy I, 1128. f.; by it one can make his calling and election uncertain I, 1126.; this sin is attached to us by Satan I, 1085. f., he tempts us to it I, 1126.; the papists teach the rash question why? I, 1127; the right
Answer to this is: because it is so pleasing to God and useful to us I, 1128. - S. Questions.
Vulgate. The common Latin translation is not by Jerome II, 1975; translated dunket I, 515. negligent I, 598. wrong I, 234. 250. 577. ff; II, 1424. 1434. f. 1509. 1586. 1975.
W.
Guarding against sin, necessary I, 275. f.; II, W. f. Growing. S. Erkenntniß 5, Lernen.
Truly. God is w. II, 416. - S. Truth.
Truth. Is among all virtues the most beautiful 1, 581. Leads simple simple words I, 389.; must be dearer to us than friends I, 149; To argue against the recognized W. is a terrible Dina II, 1966. ff.
Divination. For this, snakes were needed II, 583. whale fish. All kinds of large fish in the sea I, 62.
Change. The judgment that one has from man's life and conduct alone is deceptive, I, 797; in what a godly or God-fearing character consists, I, 418. f.; the character of Christians is sincere before God, II, 259, careful for the sake of enemies, II, 1029.
Walk. "Walking before God" I, 1011. 1034.
Hiking. What that means I, 1352.
One should warn those in danger II, 350. f.
Water. Is above and below the earth I, 545. W. above the sky I, 32. 36. ff., are different from our waters I, 40. f., broke down at the Flood I, 544. ff.
Sheath. As the Hebrews call them II, 1188^s.
Wistful. Shall be courageous and comfort the poor mothers II, 1217.
Wehrstand. Is necessary II, 458. f. - S. Authority.
Women. Destiny: are not destined for public office I, 248; II, 686; should be domestic and do the housework I, 1160; are created for child rearing II, 485; f. 702; desire to be fertile by nature II, 1176; women who are not beautiful are generally the most fertile II, 485; women who do not have their time are barren I, 1169, who do not have their time, are barren I, 1169. virtues and weaknesses: their right adornment is good morals II, 1251.; of W. cunning II, 1272.; discipline and modesty of W. surpass all nuns' works I, 1161.; have an evil name for the sake of curiosity and gossip I, 1160. contempt: one should not revile them I, 469.; the heathen call the W. an evil or misfortune I, 82., a mutilated man or monster I, 85. f. Afflictions have the W., but which are surpassed by good I, 1731. ff; have also their circumcision I, 1078.; their sex is not cause of fall I, 469. honor: the W. is a building of God I, IM. ff; II, 702.; excluded from no honor of human nature I, 84.; a joint-heir of grace I, 84.; also created for eternal life I, 141. 143; was blessed in the A. T. without circumcision I, 1078; called male I, 167. f.; maternal honor is to be highly respected I, 247. f.; one should love the W. primarily for the sake of child rearing II, 485.; W. were therefore allowed to wear gold in Rome II, 523. The preservation of the female sex is a great benefaction I, 144. f. W. have often caused destruction of great kingdoms I, 469. - S. sex, robbery.
Woman's seed. The promise of the W. was better than if Adam had eaten from the tree of life.
may I, 280. f., is a promise of grace I, 371. f.; how it became clearer and clearer I, 237. f. 645. 718. f.; II, 1971.; how far the believers of the A. T.'s understood it I, 236. f. He crushes the serpent's head I, 349.; the blessing through the W. is obtained only by faith I, 647.; should be a virgin's son II, 1971. f., to be born in Canaan I, 719.; is Christ alone, all other men are man's seed I, 237. - S. Christ.
Sissies. In what their sin consists II, 1181. willows. Often means to rule in Scripture II, 2046. incense. A resin II, 1124.
Holy water. Has no promise, is idolatry and abuse of the name of God I, 280.
Wine. The noblest fruit II, 1979; makes merry II, 1979; different effects on different people I, 629; children were already used to it in Luther's time I, 712.
Wisdom. 1. God's wisdom must allow itself to be rebuked like no pupil I, 1737; it cannot be recognized by speculation, it must be experienced II, 1383.
2. the personal W. is Christ II, 1295. f.
3. man's truth The natural truth is foolishness II, 275. f.; our truth tends to mock God II, 1574.; the world's truth makes God a fool II, 150.; the right truth is to believe in the gospel I, 197.; the highest truth is to know God II, 1688.
Diviners. Are not to be despised II, 1057. Divinations. S. Prophecies.
World. 1. the world building. Various opinions of the beginning of the world I, 5. f.; reason holds it to be eternal I, 5., which is a dangerous delusion I, 5.; God sustains it by his word I, 42. f. 1480. f.; grows older and weaker I, 803. - S. Nature, Creation.
2 The unbelievers. World are not people of low status alone, but the very best I, 1338. keeps their kind always 1, 427. is flesh I, 463.; their wickedness is great II, 1136. falls from the spirit to the flesh, seeks good days, honor, etc. ff. II, 81. f.; in her reigns suspicion, hatred, enmity I, 801.; is ungrateful I, 979.; II, 1314. ff.; ascribes all good to herself for her own glory II, 1634.; will not be punished I, 458. 506.; persecutes those who punish her sin II, 1033.; does not believe that God is angry with sin I, 1205. f.; the more afflicted, the more hardened I, 254. f.; becomes more and more angry the nearer the end I, 264. 442. and when God raises up people who punish them I, 449.; becomes more and more sure and insolent I, 463. the nearer the end I, 1243.; is not worthy to do em good work II, 1135. All that is in the W. is nothing, God's Word is All II, 77. - S. Children 3, 4, Man 2.
3 Christian and world. Christians despise the world with its riches and wait for another life I, 1401; cannot completely avoid contact with the world II, 385; must fight against the world II, 22; grieve over the wickedness of the world I, 693. f., when they feel God's wrath over the sins of the w. I, 492. f.; pray for those so plaguing them I, 494.; are like a wall against God's wrath over the w. I, 494.; resemble Atlas and carry the heavenly building I, 1289.Are a blessing and useful to others II, 483. 767. f. 894; where good is done, it is done for their sake II, 726; for the sake of a Christian, God often does good to a whole country I, 1202; II, 894. f. The world understands the works of God and Christians
not I, 1519. f.; the world rejoices and mocks them, while Christians are afflicted I, 493. f.; considers Christians foolish I, 1241. f., the cause of all unhappiness I, 786.; traces their sins and reveals them I, 632. f.; is not worthy that Christians serve her II, 1280.; is ungrateful to her II, 1242. f. 1280. f. - S. Cain 3, Church II, 12.
Age of betting. The 7 ages of the world I, 1088. World escape. Is not Christian I, 979.
World children. S. Children 3, 4.
Works. I. W. of God. Are the works of all three persons I, 71; II, 1868; are either works of mercy or of wrath I, 1190; it is a work of God that he makes everything out of nothing II, 1430. f., out of the best the worst and vice versa II, 1944, out of the worst sinners the best pastors II, 1950, f., that he chooses something good out of evil sinners II, 1952, that he comforts the miserable II, 746; God executes his will through angels I, 1540, f., through men I, 15, through natural means II, 1775; are so great that we cannot grasp them nor believe them II, 1712; to know them rightly one must look to God's word I, 1373. f.; the world does not understand them I, 1519.; carnal men resent them II, II; the works of God, which are done according to the order of nature, are as great as miraculous works, but we do not respect them because they are so common I, 1370. f.; we do not recognize the glory of God's works, because so much trouble, plague and annoyance is attached to them I, 1371. ff.; even the least should not be despised II, 477.; God's works should be proclaimed, so that men repent I, 1190. - S. Prayer 7, help, care, government.
II. W. of the people. Work and will. A work is complete when the will to do it is complete II, 1115. 1945. f. 1947.
III. good truths 1. the nature and kind of good truths. God's word, not reason, must be judged about truths I, 1163.; truths are to be judged according to whether God has commanded them 1, 865. f. 1179. f.; everything should be done according to God's commandment I, 570., nothing should be done without it 1, 567. ff. 1375. f.; without God's commandment no truth is good I, 1497.; II, 124. 211. f., I, 1544. f.; good actions are only those which God has commanded I, 866. 1180., but an express command is not always necessary I, 868.; God must have commanded the action even to you I, 762.; good actions are only those which are done in faith and obedience I, 1324.; actions are not good because commanded by the pope or the church I, 867.; actions which are not in harmony with God's word are not good, that do not agree with God's word are of the devil I, 695.; those that are not commanded by God are sorcery and idolatry I, 866. God does not look at the words, but at the heart II, 258.; it depends on the heart whether the words are good or evil I, 1473. 1493., the natural corrupts our words I, 575. f.; words are pleasing to God as thanksgivings, not if one wants to earn something with them II, 448. f.. God first looks at the person, then at the work I, 214. f. 315. f.; if the person pleases God, then the work I, 214. f.; II, 461. pleases him, and vice versa, if the person displeases him, then the work I, 315. f. must be good, if the work is to be good.Person must be good, if the word is to be good I, 1018; words do not make righteous, but the righteous person does righteous words I, 1123; thus the glory of the Jews and the Popes falls from their words I, 316. Words of the law are the highest virtues.
The common civil rites should not be avoided by a Christian I, 1477. f.; he who deals with low rites is pleasing to God, as well as he who does high and great ones II, 518.The greatest of all are the rites of the authorities and of husbands and wives I, 528; the greatest rites are praying and giving thanks I, 571. We should not be moved by the appearance of self-chosen rites, but look at the word I, 867; beware of self-chosen rites I, 1181, 1376; they are superfluous II, 1627. f., reprobate I, 867. harmful II, 1628.; do not please God I, 1496.; II, 1625. f.; God is angry with them I, 529.; II, 1628.' He who can do good: only a righteous man I, 316. f., who keeps his word I, 1503.; the works of unbelievers are not good II, 542. f.; do not please God II, 1777. for the sake of unbelief II, 472.; deserve reward in this life II, 472.; the works of the papists are good for nothing I, 774. 1311.; the works of the believers, however small and impious they are, are great and glorious II, 705. f., are miraculous works I, 1520, are all inscribed before God II, 1769, are all good II, 706, are all pleasing to God I, 859, f, 953, f, 1710, II, 772, 1577, 1777, also their sleeping and waking II, 1640, f, also the small ones II, 847, 1742, one should begin all works with prayer II, 1340, - p. Occupation 5.
2. necessity. We should do good deeds I, 1577; II, 467; they are necessary II, 414; the Lutheran church does not forbid them I, 620.
3. enemies and despisers of the good truths. the devil fights against the good truths II, 703. reason despises the right ones, takes pleasure in false ones I, 758.; reason and the world do not understand what right good truths are II, 705.; the human heart despises the common truths and only wonders about strange ones I, III.; the world judges the truths according to outward appearances II, 463. 468. f.. What the pope has declared to be good truths I, 1671; the papists do not know what good truths are I, 528, f.; II, 1570; what the papists consider to be good truths I, 1367; they despise the truths commanded by God, and do harm to the wisdom of God I, 529; they despise domestic and civil truths I, 528, 1161, f.; they do not know what good truths are I, 528, f.; II, 1570; what the papists consider to be good truths I, 1367.
4. the effects of good words By nature we want to earn something through words, so the teaching that we do not earn anything is very necessary I, 1444. 1449.; it is foolish to want to earn something with them I, 1441. f. 1443. f.; good words are good for nothing in God's courts I, 1347.; to become righteous through words and to do words when one is righteous are two different things I, 1012.I, 620, 949, 1018, 1123, 1582; reason already recognizes this, I, 1018; cannot make righteous, for they are defiled, I, 944; are of no use for salvation, I, 1577. We should make our calling and election firm through righteousness, I, 1123. God rewards the righteousness of his faithful, I, 1581. ff.
Cf. Abraham 15, David, marital status 8, Esau, faith 9, household status, Isaac 8, Jacob 8, Joseph 9, monks 2, Noah 8, authorities 4, fathers I; II, 6.
IV. W. of the devil. What is to be understood by it II, 725.
Work righteousness. S. Sanctity of works.
Work saints. Their nature and behavior I, 315.; are
under the curse I, 1568. f.; Cain was one I, 315.; Esau an image of the same II, 99.
Sanctity of works. In this one trusts in his works I, 1575. ff; is idolatry I, 1576. 1583.; makes proud and presumptuous II, 1882. f.; is excluded by the blessing which Abraham's seed was to bring I, 1565. f.; God makes them ashamed II, 1883. - S. Holiness, monks, self-righteousness.
Wetzet, Georg. Hypocrite, apostate blasphemer, what he accused Luther of I, 1252. 1630. f.; reversed Luther's teaching II, 1151.
Contradictions, apparent, in the Scriptures. One should not be quick to accuse the Scriptures of an error I, 721. 725. Examples of such contradictions and their resolution: of the 60 years lost in Abraham I, 721.; how is it true that we should be suspicious and yet not judge? I, 795. ff; how can Arphachsad have been born 2 years after the Flood? I, 713; how could there be pasture in Gosen during the seven barren years? II, 1793. st; how can the wise God repent? I, 485. ff; how can the Scripture say: God saw, since he foresaw everything? I, 485. ff; how could Jacob beget 12 children within 7 years? II, 547. f.; how does the register of those who went with Jacob to Egypt agree with itself? II, 1762.ff.; Sarah is called Haran's and also Tharah's daughter I, 1351. f.; how does the devastation of the earth by the Flood rhyme with the promise? I, 550. ff. Scripture passages: Gen. 2, 2. and Joh. 5, 17. I, 91.; Gen. 2, 24. and Matth. 19, 4. f. I, 165. 1248.; II, 59.; Gen. 14. and 17. I, 365. ff.; Gen. 6, 5. 6. and 8, 21. 1, 576. st; Gen. 8, 21. and the destruction of whole cities and countries I, 574.; Gen. 11, 31. f. and Acts 7, 2. 3. I, 724. f.; Gen. 12, 4. and Acts 7, 2. I, 769. f.; Gen. 15, 13., 2 Mos. 12, 40. u. Gal. 3, 17. I, 959. f.; Gen. 25, 1. 2. u. Rom. 4, 19. I, 1743. ff.; Gen. 25, 23. u. 33, 1-3. II, 323. f.; Gen. 48, 22., 34, 25. ff. u. Apostg. 7, 5. II, 1911. ff. - S. Mysteries.
Repugnances of the Christians. They are not signs of divine wrath I, 1239. f.; they all come from the devil I, 1238. f.; we should not despair in them, but keep the promise II, 210. 220. f.; how a Christian should comfort himself in them I, 1239. f. 1343. f., when he is to lose goods and life II, 153.; God's benefits should provoke us to patience in them I, 1338. ff.; our trials are small compared to those of the patriarchs I, 237. - S. Cross.
Restoration of all things. I, 122.
Born again. Original sin is still powerful in them II, 148.
Rebirth. Nöthig zur Seligkeit II, 33. ff. - p. Birth 2.
Repetition. In Scripture there is no futile W. I, 541. ff. 547. f. 602. ff. 1132.; II, 1356. 1947. f.
Anabaptists. They despised the word, pretended a great pretense of holiness II, 1827; why they like the dark books of Scripture so much I, 610; they like to allegorize I, 610; they do not consider a Christian who has something of his own 1, 829; they taught that a Christian must not call upon the help of the authorities I, 1468.They thought that the water in baptism could not touch the soul, which they considered wisdom I, 197; they wanted to live in such a way that they would not sin anywhere I, 485; they were mistaken in the interpretation of a sign in the sky II, 423; why they were applauded by the people I, 726.
Will. I. God's Will. Is distinguished in the will of the sign and good pleasure I, 485; from the will of the will of God I, 485.
various meanings of these expressions I, 485. f. 488. ff.; we should not inquire so closely into God's counsel and will in all things I, 371.; we should not inquire into the causes of God's will I, 1082.God wants all men to be saved I, 1434; He proves and reveals His gracious will in Word and Sacrament II, 183; we should be certain of God's gracious will and not doubt it, as the papists teach I, 1550 f.
II. the human W. 1. in general. Is very fickle II, 1772. f.; can only be changed by goodness II, 817.; if the W. is changed, everything else follows II, 830.; is the queen who rules over goods II, 830. - S. Works II.
2. free will What the doctrine of free will is about I, 483, f.; we have free will over the things that are among us I, 103, but not in the things that concern God and are above us I, 103. is opposed to the will of God to the highest I, 175. 485.; without the Holy Spirit man is simply godless and in darkness I, 484., he cannot resist Satan I, 334., he can do nothing but sin I, 481. ff. The erroneous doctrine has its origin in the doctrine of the image of God I, 74; the false doctrine of free will does not follow from the command to Cain not to leave the will to sin I, 329. The sayings of the church fathers about this doctrine must be read with consideration I, 74. 480; the Jews and Sophists teach that reason is not the only thing that can be used for sin. I, 484; the monks and pagan philosophers held that free will is good, which is only seduced by earthly goods I, 830; the papists teach falsely about free will I, 482; how important the pure doctrine of it is I, 482.f.; I, 482. - See freedom, powers 2, man 2, reason.
Wind. Was not immediately in the beginning I, II.
Wittenberg. Around W. must have lived formerly the very poorest people 1, 595.; gave under the Pabstthum the monks annually 1000 guilders II, 109.; annual expenditure for barley II, 1869.
Widowhood. He who loves him more should not despise the married state I, 1164. f.
Women in childbed. Weakest on the third day II, 885. 1. in general. One forgets W.
lighter than the punishment I, 604.
2. w. God. They are much greater than all misfortunes I, 1339. f. 1343. f.; they should lead us to the knowledge of God's goodness I, 1098., to patience in adversities I, 1338. ff.; we should recognize them and praise God I, 1001., especially in misfortunes I, 1339. f.; our flesh obscures them through unbelief I, 1339. f.; the world forgets them I, 1337. f.; the godless forget them in misfortunes, Christians think of them through unbelief I, 1337. f..Our flesh obscures them through unbelief I, 1339; the world forgets them I, 1337; the wicked forget them in adversity, Christians remember them I, 1343; even Christians forget them in minor harm I, 1338; where it comes from that God's spiritual gifts are so despised II, 148.
3. people's wishes. They should be performed with a sincere heart I, 1216.; the world thinks that one should buy them for the sake of them I, 979.; they are mostly performed for the sake of gratitude I, 977.; we should not be deterred from performing them by the fact that there are so many unworthy people I, 1140.; they should be performed intelligibly, but not exclusively, to fellow believers I, 1140. ff, to the grateful and the ungrateful I, 978. st, to the enemies I, 977. f.; W. should be nimble and willing I, 1263. 1710.; one should not ask
I, 1216; one should not boast of one's own words I, 1143. 1148. 1156; we must only expect ingratitude I, 977. f.; in the case of ingratitude, one should, like God, continue with words 1, 979.; words given to an ingrate are not lost I, 978.; humble people must be forced to accept words I, 1216. Clouds. Are held in place by the word
Word. 1. the personal word is eternal, a person distinguished from the father I, 20. ff.; as the uncreated word is distinguished from the created I, 26. f.; it has distinguished and adorned the shapeless matter created from nothing I, 11.
2. words of God. God has other words and a different grammar than we humans, his words are immediately essential things I, 26; a word of God makes possible what is unbelievable I, 60; examples I, 116. f. - S. Creatures.
3. the word of God. The price of the Word: it is the right adornment of a church I, 839., the highest treasure I, 1376-, more than the works of angels II, 211.; he who has the Word has everything I, 555.; where the Word is, there is the church, the spirit, Christ, everything I, 709. Without it the Holy Spirit does not come II, 263; where it is in the momentum, there is God I, 780; it is a great blessing I, 862. f. 1338; if one has the word pure, one can easily judge everything else II, 1057; it is the only light in the darkness II, 805; without the word all is darkness II, 646. f. 1055. 1761; the whole life is uncertain and in vain I, 367.Whoever relies on it will not be put to shame 1, 870; it is the most important thing, then our actions come I, 1117; the world does not recognize the value of the Word II, 211. Effects of the Word: it makes all things glorious II, 567 ff; without the Word all external things, even the sacraments, are of no use for blessedness I, 1248. f.; it sanctifies everything I, 779; II, 125, 468; makes every place a holy temple 1, 839; sanctifies us II, 705; without the Word nothing pleases God II, 907; where it is revealed it spreads its splendor II, 987; does not depart without fruit and effect I, 1000. 1023. 1332. 1439; II, 773.It is like a hammer and a two-edged sword I, 1346; II, 1687; some are converted, the rest despise it I, 45:3; it is a source of offense to the wicked I, 115; it often bears fruit, as with Simeon and Levi II, 1942; it teaches us to recognize God's works I, 1373; it gives the Holy Spirit II, 2009. Spirit II, 2009; it works faith II, 289. f., awakens and strengthens II, 1325. f.; saves from death and the devil II, 1974.; makes alive and comforts I, 1451.; II, 904.; washes us II, 1993.; works a Christian life I, 1544. 1546.; II, 134.; makes fit for good works II, 125.; works righteous works I, 1544.; prayer follows W. II, 137.; works patience in temptation II, 126. f.; whoever recognizes the benefits of the Word will be blessed I, 862. f.; always gather a multitude and also bring in those who are strangers, namely, those who are provided for it II, 909.; one experiences its divine power if one adheres to it II, 54. Proclamation of the Word: one must divide it rightly I, 1187. 1205. 1208. f., It requires great wisdom I, 1209. ff., which the whole papacy does not have I, 1211.; at times the Word is revealed more clearly, at times more darkly II, 1334.; it is taught in peace, so that one can use it in turmoil and challenge II, 223.
are tired of II, 137; where it goes in the swing, soon follows bodily theurung 2c. II, 131. 1805.; it is not the fault of physical unhappiness II, 132. ff. Behavior toward the world: God directs us to his world and does not want to give special revelations to everyone II, 560. f.; one should need it as long as one has it II, 318. ff, listen to it, accept it with faith I, 1182. 1522.; cling to it, close one's eyes to everything else II, 1291.; do not inquire further II, 218.; cling to it, let it be as it will II, 357.; do not let reason be misled II, 285. f.; he who does not adhere to it is soon seduced II, 561.; following it is a great virtue I, 869. f.; one should rely on it, not on his own greatness, power 2c. I, 553.; on the W., not on men one should rely in doctrine II, 79.; to hold God's word high is not hope 1, 866.; to prefer the word to all things I, 1421., to set it above all the works of men I, 1544.; to flee where the word is not II, 2010. How men behave when the Word is proclaimed I, 453. f.; many despise it, some accept it I, 1333. 1341. f.; the world soon tires of the Word I, 727. 1304.; it has been despised at all times I, 1307. f.; it seems foolishness to men II, 1064.; it was despised soon after the Flood I, 899.; the wicked think it is to blame for all misfortunes II, 132. ff.; the more abundantly it is preached, the greater the ingratitude I, 864. f.; the world does not believe that it is preached.The world does not believe that it accomplishes great things II, 2008. f.; the pope misuses it for blasphemy I, 905.; Satan seeks to lead us away from God's word II, 416. f.; misuses it for blasphemy I, 905.; rages against it I, 839. f. 1135. f. How the world will behave against it before the last day I, 409. - S. Threats, gospel, prayer 15, law 1, 2, obedience, faith 4, church 9, prophecies, preaching ministry, creation word, Scripture, promises.
Word and Sacrament. Where they are missing, horrible errors follow I, 305. f. - S. Means of grace.
Words. Their meaning often cannot be learned from derivation, but only from usage II, 1738. f., from context II, 1910. 1925. f.; there are W. which are ambiguous by accident II, 1908. f., others are made so II, 1909.
Usury. Is a sodomitic sin I, 1218. f., Against nature, brings no blessing I, 751. f.
Usurers. Do not keep what they scrape together II, 205.
Miracles. The angels, but not men, can do such by their own powers I, 1244. 1247.; are not greater than other works of God, which happen according to the order of nature I, 1370. f.; W., which are done daily, we hold in low esteem I, 153. ff. 546.; this is ingratitude I, 154. f.; the daily works are greater than those done by Christ II, 1245. f.; we should not pay attention to works, if one comes without the word I, 1545. f.; how to meet the papal works I, 1545. ff.- S. Works I.
Z.
Numbers. The numbers indicate that man is a special creature I, 53; meaning of the number 2 I, 39, of the number 7 I, 1088, of the number 8 I, 1087.
Teeth. In writing often mean teacher II, 2006.; white Z. often mean foolishness, milk children II, 1996.
Quarrel
Subject Register.
Anger
Quarrel. Also occurs between friends and spouses I, 1392.; Jacob and Rachel quarreled II, 537. f.
Wizards. Awaken sudden thunderstorms II, 8.
Zebaoth. Why God is called so I, 90.
Toes commandments. S. Commandments.
Tithes. From whom Melchizedek received the tithe I, 912. f.; as the epistle to the Hebrews deals with the tithe that Abraham gave to Melchizedek I, 912. f.
Characters. 1. in general. In what way sun, moon and stars are signs I, 51 ff; evil signs are interpreted by natural men in their favor II, 75 f; the godless err in interpreting signs. Il, 423.
2. grace. They are an inexpressible gift of God I, 306; they are to be esteemed higher than all miraculous works I, 1093; their nature is to comfort, not to frighten I, 306. f. 604; they are necessary I, 1046. f. 1093. 1093; God has always given, besides the Word, visible signs of grace I, 303, f. 401, f. 603, f. 953; of the signs in the Old Testament I, 303, f. 1050, 1093; in the New Testament we have more glorious signs. I, 1066. the Son of God and the means of grace I, 305. 1045. ff. 1093.; we are not to demand Z. d. G. at our own pleasure I, 953. f.; we are to hold above them, follow them I, 305. f. 1047. ff. 1093. f.; they are despised I, 1045. 1094. by reason I, 1047.God punishes this contempt I, 305. f.; they fall into ruin I, 1046.; the pope wants to lead us away from the Z. of the G. I, 1047.; Satan seeks to put the right Z. out of our sight and to give us wrong ones I, 1046. ff. 1094. - S. Means of Grace.
Time. 1. in general. The division of time into days and years is God's gracious order I, 53; why children and unreasoning animals know nothing of time I, 53. "Time" means "festival" among the Hebrews I, 58.
2. the Z. of the N. T.'s. Is pictured by Noah's doves as a time of grace and forgiveness I, 625.; has a great preference over the Z. Abraham's I, 863. 869. 1118. f. 1122. f. 1385. f.; of the ebre and glory of blessing in the A. T., compared with that in the N. T. II, 1887. ff.; the glory of the N. T.'s cannot be praised enough II, 2057. 2062. f.; the fathers who had divine appearances in the A. T. are not more blessed than we are in the N. T. II, 145.ff.; angels do not appear so frequently now because the Son of God has appeared I, 1525.We have much more glorious appearances than Abraham I, 1527; the time of the N. T. is richer in revelation than the time of the patriarchs I, 432, has more glorious prophecies II, 2056. ff; we have a clearer knowledge of the resurrection than the Fathers in the A. T. I, 1755. s.; we have a clearer knowledge of the resurrection than the Fathers in the A. T. I, 1755. ff.; we have much more abundant, glorious promises than Abraham I, 1065. ff.; II, 443. and the believers in the A. T. II, 2060. f.; in the A. T. the bodily promises were greater than in the N. T. II, 1897.; the promises of the A. T. contained those of the N. T. II, 1896. f. ; we have also bodily promises, but the spiritual is much more glorious II, 1888. f. 1892. f. 1896. f.; in the N. T. one must also do law, but its proper office is the gospel II, 1890. ; a woman can baptize, a woman and child can absolve II, 2057. ff.; we have greater blessings than they batten in the A. T. I, 300. f. The 3rd time, the time of the N. T., is full of grace, but also full of blasphemy, must be punished with the deluge of fire I, 437.; is the last and worst time of the world, God will not spare it I, 432.
soup of the world, despises Christ I, 432., God must punish them I, 442.; is very ungrateful I, 431. f.; the nearer the last day, the greater the contempt of the Word I, 462. f.; punishment will follow I, 462. - S. Se. blessings, promises 1.
The last time. It will be terrifying, like the time of Noah I, 533. f.; the sins will be so horrible that the punishment cannot be averted by any intercession 1,1202.; the light of the gospel will be almost completely extinguished I, 533. f.; the colors of the rainbow applied to the punishments of the last time I, 512. - p. Day 3; above 2.
Ages. The golden age was before the Flood I, 436; how the poets know something about it I, 436.
Temporal things. Temporal things, which belong to the house and world regiment, should not be despised I, 169. f.; also of temporal things one should teach in the church II, 170.; our flesh rages for love of the Z. I, 424.
Chronology. Study of the Z. is necessary and useful II, 845. 1158. f.; it gives rise to beautiful thoughts II, 983.; pleases God that one knows it II, 1802. f..
Disconnection. A harmful plague I, 706.
Procreation of Humans. From the work of the Z. I, 290. ff. Is a wonderful work I, 102. f.; II, 50. 1214. f., the noblest in nature I, 205.; a creature of God I, 291.; II, 49. f.; a gift of God in spite of the unchaste rut I, 86.; a gift which the heathen do not recognize I, 589.; a blessing which remained even after the fall I, 412.; a blessing in spite of our original sin I, 724.It is a blessing in spite of our original sin I, 724; a blessing in spite of our original sin I, 1078; it was considered a blessing in the Old Testament I, 723. f. 1079. It is done by mixing the seed of man and woman I, 1169. f.; it is corrupted by it I, 228.; through sin the devil's poison has come to it I, 291.; it is now done with unchaste heat I, 86.; II. 600. f.; through sin it is connected with pain and shame I, 128.By sin it is a work of which one is ashamed I, 205. 248. of which one can hardly speak without shame I, 144. f.; by the fall it is connected with discomfort for women I, 245. how one should comfort oneself in the discomfort I, 246. f. 1078. f. Is sanctified by the promise in Paradise I, 233.; God is pleased with it I, 1748.; Moses condemns at the first world not the Z. but the abuse I, 444.; the Heil. Spirit is not afraid to speak of this work I, 291. f. One should uphold and desire the c. II, 1176. - S. Marriage, conception, procreation, birth 1, state of innocence.
Zibeon. Opinion of the Jews about him II, 995. f.
Brick. I, 694. f.
Ziegler, Beruh. Explains the word "Schiloh" II, 1970.
Zilla. Meaning of the name I, 386.
Zoar. Was previously called Bela, why the name has been changed I, 1273.; location 1,1274.; warred in Abraham's time I, 878. f.; saved by Lot I, 1271.; destroyed like Sodom I, 1290. f.
Wrath. I. Wrath of God. Reason cannot believe nor understand it I, 509. f.; how it is to be united with God's promises I, 509. ff.; it is a wrath of mercy when punishment hastens I, 702.; it is all the more unbearable the longer it has been silent I, 702.; the wrath of God as it revealed itself in the Flood, no one can conceive I, 548.; then it is
very terrible if God takes away the word I, 455. 460; the name of the church and the great crowd do not protect against this I, 496; there are many examples of the word I, 437. ff; we despise them I, 439; they should be inculcated I, 1193.To what purpose these examples should serve I, 438. ff. 465. 1185. 1207. 1277.; contemplation of God's examples makes one fainthearted I, 497.; God's goodness also shines in the examples of the Z. I, 1210. - S. Punishment 2.
2. the people. It is a natural emotion and not a sin in itself II, 1501; it is in us, even if we are not provoked by others II, 1501; it makes us bold to do all kinds of evil deeds II, 339; there is a holy anger against sin II, 691.
Angered people get out of the way II, 340.
Discipline and respectability lie low where one despises the word, is ungrateful to God I, 1192.
Chastisement, divine. The right doctrine of chastisement does not know reason, is only found in the word II, 1664. f., even the philosophers and jurists do not know it II, 1666.; the same should often be practiced II, 1664. kind and nature: when God chastises us, he fights with us II, 809., he poses as if he were not our father, yet finally reveals himself as such II, 1657. 1661. 1666. f.; in the Z. we do not fail his counsel and will, but only afterwards II, 1661. f. 1667.; in the Z. we struggle with unbelief and despair II, 1662.; it hurts II, 1663.; a beautiful picture of how God chastises is the treatment that Joseph gave his brothers II, 1657. Z. is necessary and salutary for the godly II, 807. f. 809. f. 1660. f. 1664. 1671. f.; it is to serve their
Purification II, 1658. 1660. and humiliation II, 1658. f. Behavior: to endure the Z., this requires faith II, 1662; the art of having courage and triumphing in the Z., only Christians can do II, 1664, and even they not perfectly II, 1665; in the Z. the flesh complains and murmurs II, 1662. f.; we should fight against this murmuring II, 1663; we should not refuse to endure the sin II, 809; we should bear it with patience I, 999, 1001; II, 1044; we should keep to the word and baptism II, 1663. ff. - S. cross, punishment.
Satisfaction. How to obtain Z. I, 1654.
Listeners. Are often not devout II, 940. f.; the devil leads their hearts away from the Word II, 1364.; God gives a listening ear II, 1364.
State of the soul after death. The condition of the believing soul I, 1758. ff; II, 216. ff. 1542. ff, of the godless I, 1761. 1763.; the condition of the believing soul is different from the condition in which Christ lives I, 1763, I, 1763; of the five kinds of containers of the papists I, 1761; what to think of the different containers, of which the fathers dispute I, 1760 ff; one does not search too carefully for this number of the soul II, 2070.
Zütphen, Heinr. v. A Martyr I, 352.
Doubt in God's grace. A grave sin I, 1550. ff; the pope teaches doubt in God's grace II, 1900. 2059. ff; a shameful teaching II, 2061. 2064; whoever teaches like this is to be counted among the devils II, 2063.
Zwingli. Driven by Ambition I, 924; his Doctrine of the Blessedness of the Gentiles II, 1828, in which he mistakenly referred to Luther II, 1829, 1831.