05/02/2021
Topic: *Return from Babylon back to the cross*
Text: Romans 1vs28, Jeremiah 15vs19, Jeremiah 50vs68,22,33,7, Jeremiah 51vs6&7,2cor6vs18, Jeremiah 51vs45.
The land of "Babylon" is figuratively used to describe the place of exile where the LORD sent the backslidden Isreal(God's
own people). God gave them up to the enemy who now dictates and controls their lives.
Backsliding did not start a day,it starts in the heart,its a gradual process in the heart, thats why the scriptures says in proverb 4vs23,24,27.
when we begin to slide little by little,that person will begin to drift to Babylon,thats why the Bible says examine yourself if ye still in the faith,is your name in the book of life? Are you still right with God?
_To dwell in worldliness is to dwell in Babylon_ .
The message today is to call us to return from babylon.its a slow fade when you give yourself away. Do not compromise, _don't have that which is vile and precious together_ or else the Lord will leave such people for Babylon to take over them. The place of hypocrisy is a Babylon.the lord will pardon when people return to him. There is going to be destruction for those staying in Babylon.
Our Redeemer is strong,it's the little sins in our life that makes the devil to opress us,the lord knows everyone.
1 *Sinful Characteristics Of Babylon*
Every Sin makes a man a Citizen of Babylon.
1) Idol worship ( whatever you take greater than God is an idol). Your smart phone could be an Idol.
2) sensuality(Lust and unhealthy relationships.)
3) Arrogance and pride
4) Disobedience to the word of God.
5) Neglect of Godly principles and standard.
6. Self management and cover-up of Sin (Pretence)
2. *Condemnation And Destruction Of Christians In Babylon*
Jeremiah 50:45; 51:1
There is an irreversible decree of woe and destruction on all inhabitants of the land of Babylon(Worldliness and Compromise)
Isaiah 33:14
3. *Christ's Call To Return From Babylon To The Cross*
Jeremiah 50:4,5 ;51:6,45 ; 2 Cor 7:17; 18; 2Chronicles