How is the church at the first advent described?

Answer

"And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. Verse 2.

Who gives this rest from sin?
What is said of the character of these scaled ones?
When are the saints to he like Jesus?
How is the closing period of tribulation of the church during this time referred to?
Why did God give His only begotten Son to the world?
Did this doctrine exist in ancient times?
In bereavement, like whom should we not sorrow?

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