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.

Concerning what subject ought we to be informed?
11. What sign did Christ mention by which His disciples might know when the destruction of Jerusalem was near?
What title was given to the fourth state of the church?
What warning has been given us through the Apostle Peter?
In what language is the same truth again expressed?
If an answer does not come at once, what should we do?
What encouragement is held out concerning the branches which have been broken off?

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