By what title is the first state of the church distinguished?
Answer
"Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write." Rev. 2: 1.
NOTE - The meaning of Ephesus is desirable, and fitly describes the character and condition of
the church in its first state, when its members received the doctrine of Christ in its purity, and enjoyed the
benefits and blessings of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This applies to the first century I or during the lifetime
of the apostles. See dates in the accompanying diagram, showing the beginning and close of the seven
periods.
5. What further statement of Christ seems to lay the responsibility for the origin of sin upon Satan and his angels?
What is declared to be one purpose of Christ's death?
What statement testifies to Abraham's faith in God ?
Why is the execution of the judgment given to Christ?
How strongly will this false worship and the enforcement of this mark be urged?
What directions were given by Constantine's Sunday law of March 7, 321?
At this time what event is imminent?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle