IDOLATRY
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Forbidden
CONSISTS IN
6; Ps 106:19,20
10; Re 9:20
Is changing the glory of God into an image
Is changing the truth of God into a lie
Is a work of the flesh
Incompatible with the service of God
DESCRIBED AS
8; Isa 44:19; Jer 10:3
23
THEY WHO PRACTISE
Objects of, numerous
OBJECTS OF DESCRIBED AS
Making idols for the purpose of, described and ridiculed
Obstinate sinners judicially given up to
Warnings against
Exhortations to turn from
Renounced on conversion
Led to abominable sins
SAINTS SHOULD
Saints preserved by God from
Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Angels refuse to receive the worship of
Destruction of, promised
Everything connected with, should be destroyed
Woe denounced against
Curse denounced against
PUNISHMENT OF
11
11; 21:8
7
Zeal against-Exemplified
All forms of, forbidden by the law of Moses
All heathen nations given up to
Led the heathen to think that their gods visited the earth in
Led the heathen to consider their gods to have but a local
OBJECTS OF
Temples built for
Altars raised for
Accompanied by feasts
OBJECTS OF, WORSHIPPED
Rites of, obscene and impure
Divination connected with
Victims sacrificed in, often adorned with garlands
IDOLS, &c MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE
13; 6:25
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3
Objects of, carried in procession
Early notice of, amongst God's professing people
THE JEWS
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5; 1Ki 12:27,28
Adopted by Solomon
Adopted by the wicked kings
Example of the kings encouraged Israel in
Great prevalence of, in Israel
A virtual forsaking of God
The good kings of Judah endeavoured to destroy
Captivity of Israel on account of
Captivity of Judah on account of
Human sacrifices
Practices of, relating to the dead
Licentiousness of
Offered burnt offerings
Libations
Libations of wine
Libations of blood
Meat offerings
Peace offerings
Incense burned on altars
Prayers to idols
Praise
Singing and dancing
Music
Cutting the flesh
Kissing
Bowing
Tithes and gifts
ANNUAL FEASTS
Sun, moon, and stars
Images of angels
Animals
Gods of Egypt
Golden calf
Brazen serpent
Net and drag
Pictures
Pictures on walls
Earrings
DENUNCIATIONS AGAINST
WARNINGS AGAINST, AND PUNISHMENTS OF
PROPHECIES RELATING TO
FOLLY OF