Stand Back
E.A. Johnston warns that the church must confront its passivity as America faces divine judgment for its sin and moral decline.
In 'Stand Back,' E.A. Johnston delivers a prophetic warning about the moral decline of America and the church's failure to confront sin boldly. He draws parallels between modern America and ancient corrupt nations, emphasizing the consequences of passivity in the face of growing societal pressures. Johnston calls the church and nation to recognize the seriousness of God's judgment and the urgent need for repentance.
Full Transcript
And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge. No, we will deal worse with thee than with them.
And the press soar upon the man, even lot, and came near to break the door. Like our passage in Genesis states, we as a nation will now witness the knock on the door of the church from a militant force, demanding to be married. They will have the power of the government standing behind them, and all who oppose them will be pushed aside.
For years the church in America has been silent against sin, compromised by her man-centered methodologies, and she has stood in the shadows and passivity while the country has turned a corner and become a God-hating nation. Now the church will have to stand back in her impotency and be a spectator as these factors take over. And this nation will have to stand back and be a witness to the dismantling of it by a vengeful God who will not tolerate sin and who will not stand idly by while he is mocked.
America is on its way to the ash heap of history like other nations that were corrupt from the inside. America is no better than ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and ancient Sodom and Gomorrah. God have mercy on us all.
Sermon Outline
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- The church's historical silence against sin
- Comparison of America to ancient corrupt nations
- The impending judgment of God on the nation
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- The metaphor of the knocking and pressing at the door
- The militant forces demanding conformity
- The government's role in enforcing ungodly mandates
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- The church's current impotence and passivity
- The consequences of standing back and being a spectator
- A call for mercy and repentance
Key Quotes
“For years the church in America has been silent against sin, compromised by her man-centered methodologies.” — E.A. Johnston
“America is on its way to the ash heap of history like other nations that were corrupt from the inside.” — E.A. Johnston
“Now the church will have to stand back in her impotency and be a spectator as these factors take over.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Recognize the dangers of passivity and silence in confronting sin within the church.
- Understand the importance of standing firm in faith despite societal pressures.
- Pray and seek repentance for the nation to avoid the consequences of moral decay.