By what title is the first state of the church distinguished?
Answer
"Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write." Rev. 2: 1.
NOTE - The meaning of Ephesus is desirable, and fitly describes the character and condition of
the church in its first state, when its members received the doctrine of Christ in its purity, and enjoyed the
benefits and blessings of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This applies to the first century I or during the lifetime
of the apostles. See dates in the accompanying diagram, showing the beginning and close of the seven
periods.
What experience in the life of a noted prophet indicated the length of Christ's stay in the grave?
Into whose name are believers to be baptized?
What is the only way sinners may he justified, or made righteous?
9. What testimony did the Apostle Peter bear concerning his experience on the mount of transfiguration?
In symbolic prophecy what length of time is represented by a day?
What name is given to the third state of the church?
Is it our duty always to give what is expected or asked?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle