978 The Lord is at Hand: A Settled Reality, Not a Fading Hope

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978 The Lord is at Hand: A Settled Reality, Not a Fading Hope  

26 Feb 2026 The coming of the Lord is not a distant hope but a settled reality, as the Greek word used in James 5:8 indicates an action that has occurred and continues into the present. This understanding, grounded in the completed work of Christ, provides assurance and stability for believers, enabling them to endure trials with quiet confidence. The gospel message, centred on Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, offers salvation to all who believe by faith alone. 

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  • The Meaning of “At Hand”: The phrase “the coming of the Lord is at hand” in James 5:8 means that the coming has drawn near and remains near, not just a future event. 
  • Greek Word Eakin: The Greek word “ēggiken” used in James 5:8 is a perfect tense verb meaning an action that has occurred and whose effects continue into the present moment. 
  • Similar Usage in the Bible: The same verb “ēggiken” is used in Matthew 4:17 when Jesus said “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” indicating that the kingdom drew near in his person. 
  • Patience and Certainty: The farmer’s patience is based on reliable cycles and God’s faithfulness, mirroring the certainty of the Lord’s coming. 
  • Final Season of Redemption: The victory has been won with Jesus’s resurrection, marking the beginning of the age of fulfilment. 
  • Establish Your Hearts: James encourages believers to find assurance and stability in the certainty of the Lord’s coming. 
  • Gospel Message: Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. Salvation is received by faith alone through grace alone. 
  • Importance of the Resurrection: Belief in vain only occurs if the resurrection were not true or if you did not believe that Jesus rose from the dead. 
  • Eternity Matters Most: Take a moment for what really matters, what matters most, and that’s your eternity. 
  • Gospel Message: Repent and place trust in Christ for forgiveness and eternal life. 
  • Imminence of Christ’s Return: The return of Christ is imminent and could happen at any moment. 

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