By what name is the fifth state of the church addressed?

Answer

"Unto the angel of the church in Sardis write." Rev. 3: 1.
NOTE - Sardis means song of joy, or that which remains. A cause for joy at that time was the fact
that the great tribulation of the people of God was at an end. It was only as a result of the Reformation that
any of God's people were left remaining. See Matt. 24:21,22, and note under question 14. The Sardis
church continued from the close of the papal power, AD. 1798, until the beginning of the great advent
movement in 1833, which was marked by the falling of the stars on November 13 of that year, as foretold
by Christ in Matt. 24:29.

What prophecy was fulfilled in the slaughter of the children of Bethlehem?
Through what instrumentality is conversion wrought?
What question did -Christ's wonderful teaching call forth?
What has He commanded men to observe in memory of this great work?
What statement of the redeemed shows that they will remember God's creative power?
What imperial law was issued in AD. 386?
Did this doctrine exist in ancient times?

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