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 gave special force to the oath of an angel?
What is the only unpardonable sin?
What only does Christ recognize as proper ground for dissolving the marriage relationship?
3. Through what experience was the church to pass, and what was to develop in the church, before Christ's second coming?
How long do the other class wait after the first resurrection before they are raised?
In what language is the same truth again expressed?
How does God anticipate the needs of His children?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle