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

26 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 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.