From R.A. Torrey, The New Topical Text Book, Logos 1995. Handed out at SBC by Tod Kennedy. 11.25.14
*indicates slight verse editing by Tod Kennedy
- Christ set an example of. Matthew 11:25; 26:27; John 6:11; 11:41.
- The heavenly host engaged in. Revelation 4:9; 7:11,12; 11:16,17.
- Commanded. Psalm 50:14; Philippians 4:6.
- Is a good thing. Psalm 92:1.
- Should be offered
- To God. Psalm 50:14.
- To Christ. 1 Timothy 1:12.
- Through Christ. Romans 1:8; Colossians 3:17; Hebrews 13:15.
- In the name of Christ. Ephesians 5:20.
- In behalf of ministers. 2 Corinthians 1:11.
- In private worship. Daniel 6:10.
- In public worship. Psalm 35:18.
- In everything. 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
- Upon the completion of great undertakings. Nehemiah 12:27*.
- Before taking food. John 6:11; Acts 27:35.
- Always. Ephesians 1:16; 5:20; 1 Thessalonians 1:2.
- At the remembrance of God’s holiness. Psalm 30:4; 97:12.
- For the goodness and mercy of God. Psalm 106:1; 107:1; 136:1-3.
- For the gift of Christ. 2 Corinthians 9:15.
- For Christ’s power and reign. Revelation 11:17.
- For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others. 1 Thessalonians 2:13.
- For deliverance through Christ from in-dwelling sin. Romans 7:23-25.
- For victory over death and the grave. 1 Corinthians 15:57.
- For wisdom and might. Daniel 2:23.
- For the triumph of the gospel. 2 Corinthians 2:14.
- For the conversion of others. Romans 6:17.
- For faith exhibited by others. Romans 1:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:3.
- For love exhibited by others. 2 Thessalonians 1:3.
- For the grace bestowed on others. 1 Corinthians 1:4; Philippians 1:3-5; Col 1:3-6.
- For the zeal exhibited by others. 2 Corinthians 8:16.
- For the nearness of God’s presence. Psalm 75:1.
- For appointment to the ministry. 1 Timothy 1:12.
- For willingness to offer our property for God’s service. 1 Chronicles 29:13*
- For the supply of our bodily wants. Romans 14:6,7; 1 Timothy 4:3,4.
- For all men. 1 Timothy 2:1.
- For all things. 2 Corinthians 9:11; Ephesians 5:20.
- Should be accompanied by intercession for others. 1 Timothy 2:1; 2 Timothy 1:3; Philemon 1:4.
- Should always accompany prayer. Nehemiah 11:17; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 4:2.
- Should always accompany praise. Psalm 92:1; Hebrews 13:15.
- Expressed in Psalms. 1 Chronicles 16:7.
- Ministers appointed to offer, in public. 1 Chronicles 16:4,7; 23:30; 2 Chronicles 31:2.
- Saints
- Exhorted to. Psalm 105:1; Colossians 3:15.
- Resolved to offer. Psalm 18:49; 30:12.
- Habitually offer. Daniel 6:10.
- Offer sacrifices of. Psalm 116:17.
- Abound in the faith with. Colossians 2:7.
- Magnify God by. Psalm 69:30.
- Come before God with. Psalm 95:2.
- Should enter God’s gate with. Psalm 100:4.
- Of hypocrites, full of boasting. Luke 18:11.
- The wicked averse to. Romans 1:21.
- Exemplified
- David. 1 Chronicles 29:12.
- Levites. 2 Chronicles 5:12,13.
- Daniel. Daniel 2:23.
- Jonah. Jonah 2:9.
- Simeon. Luke 2:28.
- Anna. Luke 2:38.
- Paul. Acts 28:15.[1]
[1] R.A. Torrey, The New Topical Text Book : A Scriptural Text Book for the Use of Ministers, Teachers, and All Christian Workers (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos research Systems, Inc., 1995).