How was the faithfulness of this church commended?
Answer
"I know thy works, and where thou dwells, even where Satan's seat is: and thou held fast My name, and
has not denied My faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was MY faithful martyr, who was slain
among you, where Satan dwells!' Verse 13.
NOTE - Antipas comes from two Latin words, anti, opposed to, and Papas, father, or pope, and
denotes a class of people who were opposed to papal rule. Regarding Pergamos, see note on page 60 of
Vol. 11.
14. What was the next step in their plan to secure lawful authority to carry out their unlawful purpose?
What day is especially indicated as the day to prepare for the Sabbath?
Does the Papacy acknowledge that it has changed the Sabbath?
How did the Apostle Peter say the message of the Lord's coming would be treated by some?
How does Paul speak of this coming?
How does God anticipate the needs of His children?
What did Paul say regarding our duty to the poor?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle