Statement by Grace Community Church Regarding Restrictions on Worship

[The following is a statement from John MacArthur and his church leadership on worship restrictions. His statement reflects what we have said here (Choosing Our Battles Biblically). These are not constitutional arguments, they are biblical ones. Gathering is a biblical command. Singing is too. So is observing the ordinances. Wearing or not wearing masks is not. I choose to believe that these worship restrictions are an inadvertent attack on our biblical obligations by a secular society that has become myopic in its focus, but we are still here nonetheless. There are various strains in theology and practice in truly believing Christianity, but in this many differing groups will agree. May God grant us all wisdom to apply His truth correctly in these trying times.  Kevin Schaal]

Christ is Lord of all. He is the one true head of the church (Ephesians 1:22; 5:23; Colossians 1:18). He is also King of kings—sovereign over every earthly authority (1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 17:14; 19:16). Grace Community Church has always stood immovably on those biblical principles. As His people, we are subject to His will and commands as revealed in Scripture. Therefore we cannot and will not acquiesce to a government-imposed moratorium on our weekly congregational worship or other regular corporate gatherings. Compliance would be disobedience to our Lord’s clear commands.

Source: Blog Post – Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church