When I served as an usher in church part of my duties was to go up in the balcony and take a head count of all those in attendance. Today, the same thing happening only now it is the government doing the counting.
The state of California's governor, Gavin Newsom, has mandated that churches not gather for worship. He's trying to keep everyone safe from the Corona virus. However, in his doing that, several churches have determined that he is doing so illegally. Ultimately the US Supreme Court will decide.
Two prominent pastors have issued statements and have gathered for worship in defiance of their governor's orders stating, "The church transcends the governments of this world and the politics of this world because the church is a living, breathing, divine institution." - Jack Hibbs, Calvary Chapel - Chino Hills, CA
So, who is right? SOMEBODY has to be wrong in this case. And honestly? I think it's the government. Liberal politicians are getting a little too greedy in their quest for power (in my opinion).
The Bible says that God "hath put all things under his (Jesus) feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church," - Ephesians 1:22
Pastor John MacArthur wrote a letter to the governor of California. This is the last paragraph of that letter.
Therefore, in response to the recent state order requiring churches in California to limit or suspend all meetings indefinitely, we, the pastors and elders of Grace Community Church, respectfully inform our civic leaders that they have exceeded their legitimate jurisdiction, and faithfulness to Christ prohibits us from observing the restrictions they want to impose on our corporate worship services.
Persecution is coming for God's church. He has told us so in His Word. He has also told us to have no fear. We were made to worship. For someone to prohibit that worship is "anti-Christ". Need I say more?
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:33, Jesus
California Churches Defy Governor
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