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 is the salvation obtained in Christ?
10. After the fall, what sort of marriages were introduced by men, which were productive of great evil?
12. After the subjects of the kingdom have been determined by the investigative judgment, what is given to Christ?
How did death enter the world?
What did Christ tell the rich young man to do in order to enter into life?
10. Under what illustration from nature are the resurrection and the final salvation of the righteous taught?
Where are the dead when they hear the voice of Christ calling them to life?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle