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.

Through whom are repentance and forgiveness granted?
What was the result of this great miracle?
Is there a limit to the strivings of God's Spirit?
By what is every child known?
By what is the knowledge of sin?
What did He thus abolish?
Have we reached the time when there is \"distress of nations, with perplexity\"?

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