With what do these trumpets deal?
Answer
With the wars, commotion, and political upheavals which result in the breaking up and downfall of the
Roman Empire the first four with the downfall of Western Rome, the fifth and sixth with the downfall of
Eastern Rome, and the seventh with the final downfall of Rome in its broadest sense, or all the kingdoms
of the world. See Revelation 8 and 9 and 11:14-19. A trumpet is a symbol of war. Jer. 4: 19, 20; Joel 2: 111.
Through what are they to -be sanctified?
In what language is this clearly stated?
What has He commanded men to observe in memory of this great work?
Who first enjoined Sunday-keeping by law?
Does death bring to Christians unassuaged sorrow?
Why are its gates not to be closed?
What universal chorus of praise will then be heard?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle