What was the first beast like?

Answer

"The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was
lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it!' Dan. 7:
 


In what way is this comparison further explained?
What reply did the Lord immediately make?
When and by whom was the Council of Nice convened?
What is one reason why the last days were to be perilous?
Who gives men the power to get wealth?
To whom is salvation promised at Christ's appearing?
What is our duty toward the outcast and wandering?

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