How does Joel describe the day of the Lord?

Answer

"Alas for the day! for the day of the Lord is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come."
"For the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?' Joel 1: 15; 2: 11.

What is faith declared to be?
How are those described who accept this message?
For whose sake did Christ say the period of papal persecution would be shortened?
What is set forth as the basis for hope and comfort?
What encouragement does Jesus give us to meet cheerfully the troubles and trials of life?
How were their prayers answered?
What will His true followers do?

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