By what name is the fifth state of the church addressed?
Answer
"Unto the angel of the church in Sardis write." Rev. 3: 1.
NOTE - Sardis means song of joy, or that which remains. A cause for joy at that time was the fact
that the great tribulation of the people of God was at an end. It was only as a result of the Reformation that
any of God's people were left remaining. See Matt. 24:21,22, and note under question 14. The Sardis
church continued from the close of the papal power, AD. 1798, until the beginning of the great advent
movement in 1833, which was marked by the falling of the stars on November 13 of that year, as foretold
by Christ in Matt. 24:29.
What does Christ thus become to the believer?
What was the special mission of John the Baptist?
By what means is all Scripture given?
What specific statement emphasizes this identification?
10. What definite period of time was allotted to this great persecution of God's people under papal Rome?
What further imperial legislation in behalf of Sunday observance was issued in 386?
What encouragement does Jesus give us to meet cheerfully the troubles and trials of life?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle