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.

By whom were the men directed who thus spoke for God?
To what parts of the ancient armour is faith compared?
Through whom are repentance and forgiveness granted?
Who gives this rest from sin?
If John, therefore, referred to a day of the week, on what day must he have been in the Spirit?
When will this resurrection of the saints take place?
Upon whom was the name Israel first bestowed?

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