What name is given to the second state of the church?

Answer

"Unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write!' Verse 8.
NOTE - The meaning of Smyrna is myrrh, or sweet-smelling savor, and applies to the period of
time when many of the saints of God suffered martyrdom under pagan Rome.

What writings are specifically mentioned as containing some things difficult to understand?
What do those born of God not do?
Whose voice had more weight with Saul than had the commandment of God?
What importance is attached to Christ's resurrection?
How will the decisions of the judgment be executed?
Of what is the Sabbath commandment a part?
Afterward who came to be called by this title?

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