What was the character and the work of many of the bishops at that time?

Answer

"Worldly-minded bishops, instead of caring for the salvation of their flocks, were often but too much
inclined to travel about, and entangle themselves in worldly concerns." - Neander's "History of the
Christian Religion and Church" (Torrey's translation), Vol. II, page 16.

How then do all become children of God?
What event does he speak of as immediately following these times of refreshing?
What has ever been the theme of God's prophets?
By what means was the image broken to pieces?
What is the love of God declared to be?
By whose Spirit did the prophets write?
What striking figure is used to describe the destruction wrought under the second trumpet?

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