Thanks for the very inciteful news that speaking the truth in a hostile environment might be dangerous. Peter found that out on the night of the Crucifixion, but the Gospel helped him find his voice again. John MacArthur’s gospel however, in its heretical instruction that all tyrants be obeyed all the time, is not quite so hopeful.
We all know cowardice is more likely than martyrdom or heroism, but with preaching like John MacArthur’s (”Obey Hitler”), you can be assured of getting cowardice ALL the time.
How would you interpret Romans 13?
Rom 13:1 Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.
If you have a different interpretation then I'd be interested in hearing it. People are quick to judge others just simply for preaching the word of God. Perhaps John MacArthur isn't a coward.
Rom 13:2 So that the one resisting the authority resists the ordinance of God; and the ones who resist will receive judgment to themselves.
Rom 13:3 For the rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the bad. And do you desire to be not afraid of the authority? Do the good, and you shall have praise from it.
Rom 13:4 For it is a servant of God to you for good. For if you practice evil, be afraid, for it does not bear the sword in vain; for it is a servant of God, a revenger for wrath on him who does evil.
Rom 13:5 Therefore you must be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.