PATIENCE IN THE LIGHT OF THE SECOND COMING

 

[The Basics of Christianity #7]                   

 

James 5:8            Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. THE COMING OF CHRIST MEANS:

 

1. The Judgment of the Unsaved [v. 1-6]

 

2. The Just Will Be Rewarded [v. 7]

 

3. The Just Can Be Patient in this Troubled World [v. 8]

 

II. THE COMING OF CHRIST REMINDS US:

 

1. Christians Will Be Judged [v. 9]

 

2. Follow the Faithful in their Example of Endurance [v. 10]

 

3. Don’t Worry, Be Happy [v. 11]

 

III. THE COMING OF CHRIST EXHORTS US:

 

1. Watch Your Mouth [v. 12]

 

2. Watch in Prayer [v. 13-18]

 

3. Witness for Christ [v. 19-20]