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

27 Feb 2026The 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 nearness of the Lord’s coming is a source of assurance for believers, enabling them to endure trials with patience and confidence. The gospel message, centred on the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, is the only path to salvation, received by faith alone.