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.

To what parts of the ancient armour is faith compared?
What was the result of this strife?
What did they have in the law?
How does James say the rich have treated the just?
How is the closing period of tribulation of the church during this time referred to?
Why is sorrow better than laughter?
For whom did Christ teach us to pray?

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