How is the church at the first advent described?

Answer

"And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. Verse 2.

What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
How does Abraham's experience show that obedience and faith are inseparable?
How had they done this?
On what day did Paul and his companions preach to the devout women at Phillippi?
What does Christ say about our duty to the state?
How many resurrections are there to be?
Do they take any part in earthly things?

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