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.
What ordinance is closely associated with believing the gospel ?
Where were the Ten Commandments placed?
What proposition did He submit to them?
What has He commanded men to observe in memory of this great work?
3. According to the prophecy, how long was the power represented by the little horn, or papal Rome, to persecute the saints?
1. Following the seven seals, under what symbols was the next series of thrilling events shown the Apostle John?
What promise is made to them that walk uprightly?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle