an ongoing process. And the command to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ” in Romans 13 is a command to pursue the Christlikeness of sanctification. The hope of Christ’s imminent return is therefore the hinge on which a proper understanding of sanctification turns. Let’s review some of the key texts that speak of the imminence of Christ’s return, and notice specifically what kind of practical duties this doctrine places on us. • Steadfastness: “Be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the