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.

By what name are the sacred writings of the Bible commonly known?
When man first transgressed, what was done to prevent him from living for ever in sin?
What is the measure of the greatness of God's mercy?
At the conclusion of Daniel's prayer, what assurance did Gabriel give him?
13. In this same prophecy, how is the Church of Rome, the Papacy, designated as the antitype of ancient Babylon?
What is declared to be the chief advantage possessed by the Jews?
What warning has been given us through the Apostle Peter?

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