Tabernacle – The dwelling place of God in heaven. Hebrews 8:1-2

The dwelling place of God in Israel. Exodus 25:8-9

The body of Jesus. John 1:14; Hebrews 10:5

Tabernacle, building- "The building of the tabernacle, that object lesson of character building…" Ed 286

Tail - "…the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail." Isaiah 9:15

Tares – Matthew 13:24-30 – "…but the tares are the children of the wicked one." Matthew 13:38

Tares- "The tares are the children of the wicked one." The tares represents a class who are the fruit, or embodiment of error, of false principles." COL 70-71

Tarrying - of the Bridegroom - "By the tarrying of the bridegroom is represented the passing of the time (1844) when the Lord was expected, the disappointment, and the seeming delay." GC 394

Temperance – true – "True temperance teaches us to dispense entirely with everything hurtful and to use judiciously that which is healthful." PP 562

Teacher – "To meet this growing evil, God provided other agencies as an aid to parents in the work of education. From the earliest times, prophets had been recognized at teachers divinely appointed. In the highest sense the prophet was one who spoke by direct inspiration, communicating to the people the messages he had received from God. But the name was given also to those who, though not so directly inspired, were divinely called to instruct the people in the works and ways of God. For the training of such a class of teachers, Samuel, by the Lord’s direction, established the schools of the prophets." ED 46. See School of the Prophets.

Teachers – false – "The truths most plainly revealed in the Bible have been involved in doubt and darkness by learned men, who, with a pretense of great wisdom, teach that the Scriptures have a mystical, a secret, spiritual meaning not apparent in the language employed. These men are false teachers." GC 598

Temple - history of -

True temple in heaven. Hebrews 8:2; 9:24

God's purpose was that every created being should be a temple for the indwelling of the Creator. DA 161

Garden of Eden model:

Shekinah met with man. Genesis 3:8

Hedge round about the sanctuary. Isaiah 5:2

Gate was entrance on the east side. Genesis 3:24

Life flowed out of the garden. Genesis 2:10

Sacrificial system introduced in. Genesis 3:21

The altar was a mini sanctuary. Genesis 4:3-5; 8:20-21; 12:7-8

Wilderness temple. Exodus 25-31 & Leviticus

Solomon's temple. I Kings 6-8; II Chronicles 2-7

Destruction of Solomon’s temple. II Chronicles 36:11-21

Rebuilding of the temple after 70 years of Babylonian captivity. Ezra 1-6; Haggai 1-2

Building of Herod's temple. John 2:20

Jesus claims the temple as God's house and cleanses it. John 2:13-17

Jesus prophesies that the Jews will destroy the temple - Jesus. John 2:18-22

Jesus claims the temple as His house and He as it's king and cleanses it again. Matthew 21:1-16

Jesus disowns the temple and claims that it belongs to the Jews and is desolate. Matthew 23:34-39

Jesus prophesies that the physical temple will be destroyed. Matthew 24:1-2,15-20; Luke 19:41-44; 21:5-7,20-22; Daniel 9:24-27

New Testament temple is God's church. I Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19-20; Ephesians 2:19-22; I Peter 2:1-9; Hebrews 12:22-23

Satan seeks to destroy the New Testament Temple and replace it with his own. II Thessalonians 2:3-4; Daniel 11:40-45; Revelation 12:17; 16:12-16; 17:12-145; 19:19; 3:9

Temple restored to Eden concept - open communion between God and man. Revelation 21:22-22:7

Temple – "In the cleansing of the temple, Jesus was announcing His mission as the Messiah, and entering upon His work. That temple, erected for the abode of the divine Presence, was designed to be an object lesson for Israel and for the world. From eternal ages it was God’s purpose that every created being, from the bright and holy seraph to man, should be a temple for the indwelling of the Creator. Because of sin, humanity ceased to be a temple for God. Darkened and defiled by evil, the heart of man no longer revealed the glory of the Divine One. But by the incarnation of the Son of God, the purpose of Heaven is fulfilled. God dwells in humanity, and through saving grace the heart of man becomes again His temple. God designed that the temple at Jerusalem should be a continual witness to the high destiny open to every soul. But the Jews had not understood the significance of the building they regarded with so much pride. They did not yield themselves as holy temples for the Divine Spirit. The courts of the temple at Jerusalem, filled with the tumult of unholy traffic, represented all too truly the temple of the heart, defiled by the presence of sensual passion and unholy thoughts. In cleansing the temple from the world’s buyers and sellers, Jesus announced His mission to cleanse the heart from the defilement of sin,--from the earthly desires, the selfish lust, the evil habits, that corrupt the soul….No man can of himself cast out the evil throng that have taken possession of the heart. Only Christ can cleanse the soul temple." DA 161

Ten – A symbolic number generally used to convey worldwide application in a state of sin, or to address a state of sin. CO Genesis 37; Genesis 31:7; Genesis 42:1-3; Exodus 20:1-17; Numbers 14:22-23; I Kings 26-35; Nehemiah 4:7-12; Esther 9; Daniel 7:7,24; Revelation 17:3,12; 12:3; 13:1; Zechariah 8:16-23; Matthew 25:1-13

Ten Commandments - See Testimony - Ten commandments.

Tender mercies of the wicked- "It is the tender mercies of the wicked – cruelty disguised in the garb of so-called love." CG 235

Testimony – A series of concepts in the Bible starting with the ten commandments written with the finger of God and placed in the ark of the testimony in the Most Holy Place in the sanctuary. The testimony can also refer to the Spirit of Prophecy. In addition the testimony can be the witness of individuals, nations, or churches. CO

General Testimony:

The Ten Commandments:

That prophet – "The rabbis continued their questioning: "Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?" The words "that prophet" had reference to Moses. The Jews had been inclined to the belief that Moses would be raised from the dead, and taken to heaven. They did not know that he had already been raised. When the Baptist began his ministry, many thought that he might be the prophet Moses risen from the dead, for he seemed to have a thorough knowledge of the prophecies and of the history of Israel." DA 135

Then began men to call upon the name of the Lord. Genesis 4:26 - "The faithful had worshiped God before; but as men increased, the distinction between the two classes became more marked. There was an open profession of loyalty to God on the part of one, as there was of contempt and disobedience on the part of the other." PP 80

Theosophy – "…Criticism and speculation concerning the Scriptures have opened the way for spiritism and theosophy – those modernized forms of ancient heathenism – to gain a foothold even in the professed churches of our Lord Jesus Christ." DA 258

Thief - "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door (Jesus Christ John 10:7,9) into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber." John 10:1

Third Angel's Message - See Angel's Message, Third

Thistles – The fruit of a cursed and non-watered ground. A symbol of people who are cursed or weak. CO

See Thorns and Briers

Thorns – The fruit of an uncared for and unwatered ground. A symbol for sin or rebellion, in a people or nation. CO

A device to protect men from self- exaltation. II Corinthians 12:7

A symbol of the sons of Belial. II Samuel 23:6-7; Ezekiel 28:24

A symbol to compare to sinful men. Micah 7:1-4

See Briers and Thistles.

Thorns - "A man may seem to receive the truth, but if he does not overcome his un-Christ like traits of character, these thorns grow and strengthen, killing the precious graces of the Spirit. The thorns in the heart must be uprooted and cast out, for good and evil cannot grow in the heart at the same time. Unsanctified human inclinations and desires must be cut away from the life as hindrances to Christian growth." EV 347

Thorns and Thistles – "God made man perfectly holy and happy; and the fair earth, as it came from the Creator's hand, bore no blight of decay or shadow of the curse. It is transgression of God's law--the law of love--that has brought woe and death. Yet even amid the suffering that results from sin, God's love is revealed. It is written that God cursed the ground for man's sake. Genesis 3:17. The thorn and the thistle--the difficulties and trials that make his life one of toil and care--were appointed for his good as a part of the training needful in God's plan for his uplifting from the ruin and degradation that sin has wrought. The
world, though fallen, is not all sorrow and misery. In nature itself are messages of hope and comfort. There are flowers upon the thistles, and the thorns are covered with roses." SC 9

Thunder - A combination event that can be the thundering of a literal storm that is loud enough to shake the earth, or it can be a symbol of the voice of God, which can also shake the earth. Thunder is often used in a symbolic package of thunder, earthquake, hail, lightning and voices. CO

Physical event as in a storm:

At Noah's flood - PP 99

In the plagues of Egypt - Exodus 9:23,29

At the opening of the Red Sea - Psalms 77:16-20

At Mount Sinai - Exodus 20:18

God thunders and discomforts the Philistines at the bequest of Samuel - I Samuel 7:3-10; 12:6-25

At the death of Jesus on the cross - DA 756

Symbol of the voice of God:

"I answered thee in the secret place of thunder..." Psalm 81:7

"The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God glory thundereth..." Psalm 29:3

Jesus asks for a sign from God to glorify His mission and God speaks to Jesus for the third time (once at Jesus’ baptism, at His transfiguration and for Jesus’ preparation for Calvary) and glorifies His name. John 12:27-30; DA 624-625

In the book of Revelation, God speaking sounds like thunder - Revelation 6:1; 4:5; 8:5; Chapter 10 - the 7 thunders; 11:19; 19:6

Tithe – A systematic process of giving by God’s people that keeps their hearts open to the awareness that all wealth comes by the gift of God and also allows the support of God’s ministers. CO

The tithe is holy unto the Lord. Leviticus 27:30

Tithe – "In the Hebrew economy one tenth of the income of the people was set apart to support the public worship of God. (Leviticus 27:30,32; Genesis 14:20; 28:22)….The system of tithes and offerings was intended to impress the minds of men with a great truth that God is the source of every blessing to His creatures, and that to Him men’s gratitude is due for the good gifts of His providence….As an acknowledgement that all things come from Him, the Lord directed that a portion of His bounty should be returned to Him in gifts and offerings to sustain His worship….God reserved to Himself a specified portion of man’s time and of his means, and no man could, without guilt, appropriate either for his own interests." PP 525-526

Tongue - "A wholesome tongue is a tree of life." Proverbs 15:4

Tongue - "And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity…" James 3:6

Tongue - "But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." James 3:8

Tooth - broken - "Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint." Proverbs 25:19

Tower - "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe." Proverbs 18:10

Tower - (Parable of the vineyard Matthew 21:33-46) - "In the parable…The Tower was a symbol of the temple." DA 596

Tower of the vineyard (Mt. 21:33-46) - "And as the tower in the vineyard, God placed in the midst of the land His holy temple." PK 18

Tradition – A principle, or behavior, or a truth, developed by the actions of people who went before us. This tradition can either be blessed by the Bible and be maintained or it can be an issue that ends up nullifying truth for it is not based on or blessed by the Bible. CO

Positive tradition –

Negative tradition –

Translation - the act of taking a sinful person, preparing him to the point that he is pleasing to God, and then taking him to heaven without seeing death. CO "By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God." Hebrews 11:5

Translation - examples of:

1. Enoch - Genesis 5:18-24; Hebrews 11:5; PP 88

2. Moses - God's original plan was to translate Moses but because of his sin he was to die and become the first person to be resurrected. PP 478

3. Elijah - II Kings 2:1-11

4. The living righteous at the second coming of Jesus. I Thessalonians 4:13-18; See One Hundred and Forty-Four Thousand.

Treason- "If the youth will consecrate their minds and hearts to God’s service, they will reach a high standard of efficiency and usefulness. This is the standard that the Lord expects the youth to attain. To do less than this is to refuse to make the most of God-given opportunities. This will be looked upon as treason against God, a failure, to work for the good of humanity." MYP 41

Tree- "A man who trusts in the Lord and whose hope is in the Lord." Jeremiah 17:7-8; Psalms 1:3; Ezekiel 47:12

Trees - "It is not enough that they (Christians) are trees in the garden of God. They are to answer His expectation by bearing fruit." GC 601

Tree of Life – That tree that God gave to sustain life in man while in obedience and submission to Him. A tree of life can also mean anything that provides wisdom and truth in connection to spiritual life giving issues. Access to the tree, literally or spiritually, brings people into access to the blessings of God. CO

The Tree of Life:

God made the Tree of Life to grow out of the ground. Genesis 2:9

Trial - bitter – John 15:1 – "And every branch that beareth fruit, He purgeth (prunes) it, that it may bring forth more fruit." From the chosen twelve who had followed Jesus, one as a withered branch was about to be taken away; the rest were to pass under the pruning knife of bitter trial." DA 676-677

Trials- "Trials and obstacles are the Lord’s chosen methods of discipline and His appointed conditions of success." MH 470

Trophies of His labors of love - "Never before had the world seen such a triumphal procession (at the triumphal entry into Jerusalem). It was not like that of the earth's famous conquerors. No train of mourning captives, as trophies of kingly valor, made a feature of that scene. But about the Saviour were the glorious trophies of His labors of love for sinful man. There were the captives whom he had rescued from Satan's power, praising God for their deliverance. The blind whom He had restored to sight were leading the way. The dumb whose tongues He had loosed shouted the loudest hosannas. The cripples who He had healed bounded with joy, and were the most active in breaking the palm branches and waving them before the Saviour. Widows and orphans were exalting the name of Jesus for His works of mercy to them. The lepers whom He had cleansed spread their untainted garments in His path, and hailed Him as the King of glory. Those whom His voice had awakened from the sleep of death were in that throng. Lazarus, whose body had seen corruption in the grave, but who now rejoiced in the strength of glorious manhood, led the beast on which the Saviour rode." DA 572

Truth – One of a collection of many positive qualities of God and His people. Correct information about a situation, process or event. CO

Church of God is the pillar and stay of truth. I Timothy 3:15

Errors:

I know Him but keep not His commandments. I John 2:4

Jesus is not the Christ. I John 2:22

That you have not sin. I John 1:8

The resurrection is already past. II Timothy 2:18

God’s works are truth. Daniel 4:37

Grace and truth. John 1:14,17

Jesus is the truth. John 14:6; Ephesians 4:21

Judgment and truth. Isaiah 42:1-4

Kindness and truth. II Samuel 2:6

Love and truth. Psalms 43:3; II Thessalonians 2:10

Mercy and truth purge iniquity. Proverbs 16:6

Peace and truth. Esther 9:30; Jeremiah 33:6

Present truth. II Peter 1:12

Scripture of truth. Daniel 10:21

Sincerity and truth. Joshua 24:14

Spirit and truth. John 4:23-24

The paths of the Lord. Psalms 25:10

The Spirit of truth. John 14:17; 15:26; 16:13

The truth makes you free. John 8:31-32

The truth of the gospel. Galatians 2:5,14; Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:5

The truth of thy salvation. Psalms 69:13

The word of the Lord in thy mouth. I Kings 17:24;

Thy law is truth. Psalms 119:142

Thy commandments are truth. Psalms 119:151

Thy counsels are truth. Isaiah 25:1

Thy Spirit is truth. I John 5:6; John 14:16-17; 15:26; 16:7-14; I John 5:6

Thy word is truth. John 17:17; II Timothy 2:15; I Thessalonians 2:13; II Timothy 2:15; James 1:17-18

Transgression removes truth and judgment. Isaiah 59:9-15; Jeremiah 7:28; Hosea 4:1; 4:6

Truth is combined with mercy. Genesis 24:26-27; Exodus 34:5-7; II Samuel 15:20; Psalms 25:10; 57:3,10; 85:10-11; 89:14; Proverbs 3:3; Isaiah 16:5

Truth must be obeyed. Galatians 3:1; 5:7

Truth purifies. I Peter 1:22-23

Truth sanctifies. John 17:17,19; II Thessalonians 2:13-14

Turning from iniquity allows us to understand truth. Daniel 9:13; II Timothy 3:7-8; 4:1-4; Titus 1:14; Hebrews 10:26

Unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. I Corinthians 5:8

Various truths:

God is a God of gods. Daniel 2:47

God is Lord of kings. Daniel 2:47

God is not a respecter of persons. Acts 10;34-35

God is a Revealer of secrets. Daniel 2:47

God's wrath is against all who hold the truth in unrighteousness. Romans 1:18-25

Herod, Pilate, the Gentiles, and the people of Israel were gathered together against Jesus. Acts 4:27

Jesus is the Son of God. Matthew 14:33

Jesus is "That Prophet." John 6:5-13

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the, life. John 14:6

The great commandments. Mark 12:28-34

The resurrection has not yet come. II Timothy 2:18

Truth- "…message of peace." DA 255

Truth- "In the name of God lift your banner for truth and righteousness, the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus." MLT 315

Truth - "The enemy of mankind knew that truth unmixed with error is a power mighty to save; but that when used to exalt self and to further the projects of men it becomes a power for evil." PK 505

Truth - "The only condition upon which the freedom of man is possible is that of becoming one with Christ. "The truth shall make you free;" and Christ is the truth." DA 466

Turn - To turn is to repent. "...turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the Lord my God. Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed..." Jeremiah 31:18-19

Tyrant - worst - "What path so dark for human feet to tread as that chosen by one who has persisted in having his own way, resisting the holy influences of the Spirit of God! What bondage so terrible as that of him who is given over to the control of the worst of tyrants – himself!" PP 676