What name is given to the second state of the church?

Answer

"Unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write!' Verse 8.
NOTE - The meaning of Smyrna is myrrh, or sweet-smelling savor, and applies to the period of
time when many of the saints of God suffered martyrdom under pagan Rome.

Through what was the original creation wrought?
How fully are we thus united with Christ in His experience of death and resurrection?
What did the people say when they saw these things?
Is there danger of delaying correction too long?
Who made the Sabbath day holy?
Under what authority were its decrees published?
What promise is made to those that mourn?

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