https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/john-macarthur-church-coronavirus-004521279.html
...and it is.
But they are likely to get in trouble for defying the county's orders.
The county argues that large gatherings put everyone's health at risk.
The same argument will be made for those who refuse to take a vaccine when it becomes available.
Remember, the virus is part of the agenda.
With regards to the following statement made by that church's elders:
Church elders initially complied with coronavirus restrictions because they believed “guarding public health against serious contagions is a rightful function of Christians as well as civil government,” their statement reads in an Aug. 19 addendum. But now they believe that “the virus is nowhere near as dangerous as originally feared” and that the spiritual consequences of not worshipping together in person are too great.
I believe Macarthur runs a upright ship there at Grace Community Church. The doctrine he teaches is biblical in nature. The same is true of Mclean Bible Church. However, that doesn't mean they are perfect gatherings nor are they meant to be so. After all, they are comprised of believers like you and I, and sinners like you and I. These local chapters play the role of church (little c) which is susceptible to strife, drama, and personal agendas just as any other enterprise. I use that term because churches, especially in Babylon, have become businesses (501c) which will ultimately turn to Romans 13 to do the beast's (govt) bidding when the time comes. It is good to remember that we are in the last days which Paul stated would be filled with greed.
In this particular case, the elders suggested it’s fine to disobey authorities because the government has meddled in the affairs of the church.
Of course it is ok to disobey the law because that would prevent the church from staying afloat/making money. What to do?
Im not sure churches were ever meant to become mega-sized because that means more liability. Is church meant to be a material burden? The more the expenses, the less there is to go around for those in need. How do pastors prevent themselves from becoming puffed up with worldwide audiences and millions of dollars in revenue? Are pastors exempt from being tempted? How many thousands of pastors went from humble beginnings to mighty falls? How many scandals? If you have thousands of people following you, how do you stay humble? The answer is....they probably dont.
Jesus knew the damage large audiences could cause. He preached to them if the moment so called for it but he never wanted to be idolized or placed on a pedestal, When things got too big too quick, what did He do?
He withdrew.
“We must recognize that the Lord may be using these pressures as means of purging to reveal the true church. Succumbing to governmental overreach may cause churches to remain closed indefinitely,” the elders wrote. “How can the true church of Jesus Christ distinguish herself in such a hostile climate? There is only one way: bold allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ.”
This again makes it obvious that churches (little c) have agendas in of their own aside from that of Christ since the Church (big C), the true Bride, is not merely a set of buildings or edifices a few kilometers apart with a couple hundred congregants each. The Church, the Body of Christ, is ETERNAL and transcends boundaries set forth by present day pastors, elders, and deacons, who whether they want to admit it or not, have something to gain from filling stadiums to capacity.
