James Chapter 5 
End of DaysEnd of days. (See Isaiah 2:2 footnote "i" in J.N.D. bible). Covering a long period from the Messiah's first coming to the time of His public appearing. See many other references below. |
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James 5:3A hint of the last days.Treasure gone like Rev.18:17.
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Genesis 49:1
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JND v3, pp1,2JND Notes and Comments vol 3. |
Christ's Appearing in Judgement and GloryHave patience, therefore, till the coming of the Lord. Probably the Lord's appearing. See references in Isaiah 2:12. |
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James 5:7,8 (P,M)
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Isaiah 2:12
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JND v11, pp215JND Collected wtitings. |
Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Also involving Christ's appearing. See further references in Joel 2:1,2. |
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James 5:7,8
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Psalms 2:1-9
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Christ's Appearing in Judgement and GloryAs His coming draws near, the Judge stands at the door. See links below. |
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James 5:8,9 (P)
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Romans 13:12
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JND v2, pp299JND Collected writings. |
The Coming MessiahThe Messiah coming to execute judgment but also as the Sun of Righteousness to bring in healing.(See 2 Sam.23:4 and Matt.17:2 re Sun). Note other links, Day of the Lord Isaiah 2:12, Millennium Psalm 72:1-19, and healing Isaiah 29:18,19. |
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James 5:14,15Healing.
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2 Samuel 23:4
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No rain, as judgement from God. Then rain by his prayer in 1 Kings 18:41-45. |
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James 5:17Prayer of Elijah brings rain. See 1 Kings 18:41-45.
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1 Kings 17:1
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Prayer of Elijah brings rain. See James 5:17. |
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James 5:17
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1 Kings 18:41-45
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Prayer of Elias (Elijah) brings rain. See 1 Kings 18:41-45. |
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James 5:17 (P)
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1 Kings 18:41-45
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The two witnesses have power to shut the heaven that no rain might fall during the days of their prophecy. Fire goes out of their mouths if any wills to injure them. They have power to turn waters into blood and with every plague. See references below. |
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James 5:17-18Elijah prayed with prayer that it should not rain for three years and six months; and again he prayed and the heavens gave rain.
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Exodus 7:20-21
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JND v5, pp33,34JND Collected writings. |