John MacArthur is never one to shy away from controversy. Throughout his long ministry he has spoken out on a number of thorny issues. He has attracted both admiration from his supporters and derision from his opponents. Most recently, he has sparked a debate in the US by deciding the time has come to restart fully-gathered church worship, disregarding the state-imposed lockdown restrictions enacted because of the Covid-19 crisis.
MacArthur together with the elders of his church – Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California – issued a statement in late July saying the congregation will return to regular worship services. And indeed, that is what they have done. To them, it is a matter of obeying Christ rather than Caesar.
