Augustine wrote The City of God in response to pagan accusations that Rome came under divine judgment because the Empire turned its back on its pagan gods. The book's thesis aligns very closely with the call upon the church from Revelation 18. Babylon is fallen, but its evil influence is still very much felt. 

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Brian explores the difference between Babylon and the City of God and calls the church to be a distinct community while maintaining a gospel witness to those trapped in Babylon.  Let’s turn our attention to this week’s sermon entitled, “The Crash” from Revelation 18.