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 testimony did the chief priests and Pharisees bear concerning Christ's work?
What did the people say when they saw these things?
Who has borne our sins, and stands ready to help us?
For what purpose were these gifts bestowed upon the church?
Under the old covenant, what did the people promise?
From what time was Christ, the Word, associated with God, the Father?
Does God willingly afflict the children of men?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle