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.
How complete was Christ's victory over death?
What did he tell them to do?
What is the very life of the Spirit?
How faithfully should parents teach their children the Word of God?
14. How was the sanctuary itself to be cleansed, and how were the sins of the people to be finally disposed of?
What is sin declared to be?
How is the church at the first advent described?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle