In what condition was the world before the Flood?

Answer

"The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence." Gen. 6: 11.

How did Jesus emphasize the necessity of conversion?
How did He encourage His disciples to look for the fulfilment of prophecy?
What great truth was then stated?
Of what else does God say He gave the Sabbath to His people to be a sign, or reminder?
What was one principal object in calling this council?
Do they take any part in earthly things?
What is God's attitude toward the poor?

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