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.

In what way is this comparison further explained?
What is the result of faith's being put to the test?
How is such a baptism described?
That there might be no misunderstanding, what did Moses do?
What did the people once again promise to do?
What, then, is the nature of all Sabbath legislation?
Does Jesus sympathize with us in our afflictions?

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