“Until the Coming of the Lord”
Introduction. (James 5:7-8). Note the phrase “until the coming of the Lord.” In this lesson for a few moments we are going to consider a few things which the Bible says a person should do, until the coming of the Lord.
I. Be Patient (James 5:7-8).
II. Establish Your Heart (James 5:8). “Establish” Gr. sterizo “1) to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix; 2) to strengthen, make firm, 3) to render constant, confirm, one’s mind.”
III. Look for Day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:10-12).
IV. Hasten Day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:10-12). “Hasten” Gr. speudo “desire eagerly.”
V. Proclaim Lord’s Death (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
VI. Complete His Good Work (Philippians 1:3-10).
VII. Be Sincere (Philippians 1:10). “Sincere” Gr. heilikrines from heile “the sun’s ray” – “1) pure, sincere, unsullied; 2) found pure when unfolded and examined by the sin’s light.”
VIII. Be Without Offense (Philippians 1:10). Lit. “1) having nothing to strike against, not causing to stunble; 1a) of a smooth road; 1b) metaph. Of not leading others to sin by one’s mode of life.”
IX. Judge Nothing (1 Corinthians 4:2-5).
X. Keep His Commands (1 Timothy 6:13-14).
XI. Commit Our Souls to Lord (2 Timothy 1:12).
Conclusion. One day Christ will return. Are you ready for that day to come?