EGW Topical Index (Subtitle)

Church, Churches   [2692]
    compromise of, with paganism GC 42-5
    conformed to pagan practices to facilitate acceptance of Christianity by heathen GC 384
    corrupted by: accepting heathen rites and customs GC 443
       departing from simplicity of gospel GC 443
    deceptions and abominations disguised in sacerdotal garments were introduced into GC 45
    early in history of, mystery of iniquity began its baleful work AA 266, 587
    favors and honors sought from world by EW 226-7
    fearful peril of, when pagan persecution ceased GC 42
    first departed from simplicity of gospel by conforming to pagan practices GC 384
    great men’s favor and support sought by GC 50
    heathen philosophers’ teachings influenced GC 58;SR 333;
    history of, testified to fulfillment of Christ’s words GC 39
    hypocrites and open sinners united with EW 228
    idolaters entered into GC 42-3;SR 322-4;
    idolatrous ceremonies were incorporated into faith and worship of GC 43
    idolatry brought into GC 43
    image worship brought into GC 43
    leaven of idolatry was brought into GC 43
    most of, assumed new form by end of second century GC 384-5
    pagan ceremonies and superstitions were incorporated into faith and worship of GC 50