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.
Does Christ possess these same attributes?
What exhortation is based upon Christ's love for us?
From whom does faith come?
How is the character of the law described by the Apostle Paul?
Why did God destroy the antediluvian world?
Of what does God say the keeping or hallowing of the Sabbath is a sign?
What was the character of Christ's work among men?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle