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.

To what does the blood of Christ witness?
Where was Christ to be born?
11. How is the closing work of the gospel under the outpouring of the Spirit described by the Revelator?
What memorial of His creative power did God establish?
To whom was this covenant-promise later renewed?
6. What influence do the Bible and history show working in the church immediately after apostolic days?
In His transfiguration, how did Christ appear?

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