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.
How complete a Saviour is He?
17. What assurance was given by the angel that these prophecies would he understood in the last days?
22. What prophetic period begins at the time when the continual mediation of Christ was taken away by the Papacy?
How was the destruction of Jerusalem and the sanctuary by the Romans then foretold?
What kind of mind is not subject to the law of God?
How is this expressed by Mark?
What is Christ's message to the last church?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle