(The Second Coming of Christ)

Ref: James 5:7–8

Supporting scriptiures:

• Matthew Chapters 24 & 25
• 1 Thessalonians 2:19
• 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
• Acts 1:4–11
• 2 Thessalonians 2:1–3
• 1 Corinthians 10:11
• 1 Corinthians 16:22
• 1 Corinthians 15:50–58
• 1 Peter 4:7–10
• 2 Peter 3:1–9
• Romans 13:11–12

Take Home Points

• The return of the Lord is a large plan befitting the greatness of the divine plan. (Augustus Strong)
• Just as the Lord’s plan is large, so are the possibilities large, befitting the greatness of the plan.
• Though His return may be today or it might not, the Lord is right here.
• Nearness is not just a timed event, but it is a proximity of space.
• Do not lose heart in difficult circumstances, but be patient, steadfast, firm in face of doubt and distortion.

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Outline—James 5:1–6

1. Address (v. 1)
2. Description of wealth (vv. 2 & 3a)
3. Guilty verdict (vv. 3b–6)

Take Home Points

• Hoarded riches reap miserable dividends.
• Riches provide no relief in eternity.
• Unjust acts of the unsaved are not forgotten.
• Lack of judgment today does not mean there will be a lack of judgment tomorrow.
• Believers: Thank God that He is a forgiving, loving, gracious God—and whatever you have, you have received from the Lord. Use your money as a tool that honors God and does not take advantage of others.
• Time, talent, treasure—that’s what we’re responsible for. Remember you are His servant. And what’s required of a servant?—Be faithful.

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Outline—James 4:13–17

1. The classic example (13-15)
   1. The planner (13)
   2. The reality (14)
   3. The logical truth (15)
2. Practical theology (16-17)
   1. The obvious (16)
   2. The not so obvious (17)

Take Home Points

An attitude of yieldedness

• Enforces humility
• Enhances availability
• Engages spiritually
• Embraces eternity

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Outline—James 4:10–13

1. Humility That Combats Worldliness
   1. The Life Principle (verse 10)
   2. The Litmus Test (verses 11-12)

Take Home Points

• Think biblically
• Let God be your promoter in all things spiritual
• One test for humble behavior is to ask, “How am I showing love for God and love for my neighbor by saying/doing this?”

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Outline—James 4:9

1. A look at the words of James 4:9
2. A look at real repentance (2 Corinthians 7:8–11)

Take Home Point

• Have you known authentic repentance with tears?

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Reference Passages:

1. James 4:6–8
2. Luke 14:15–35
3. Luke 9:57–62

Take Home Points

• Real discipleship begins with a changed heart.
• Real discipleship is only campatible with humility.
• Real discipleship requires a conscious advance commitment.
• Real discipleship is not some theoretical abstract, “maybe today” thing. It is a hard reality that is open-ended.

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