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 test should therefore be applied to every professed teacher of truth?
Why did Israel fail to attain unto righteousness?
Why cannot the world receive Him?
How faithfully should parents teach the precepts and commandments of God to their children?
What proposition did He submit to them?
How will the Lord manifest Himself to the wicked?
How does God anticipate the needs of His children?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle