God vs. Government, Nathan Busenitz
God vs. Government, Nathan Busenitz
List: $16.95 | Sale: $11.87
Club: $8.47

God vs. Government
Taking a Biblical Stand When Christ and Compliance Collide

Author: Nathan Busenitz, James Coates, John MacArthur

Narrator: Bob Souer

Unabridged: 5 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/30/2022

Synopsis

“Welcome to our peaceful protest.”In the spring of 2020, government mandates forced churches across North America to close their doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As societal fear and unrest increased, Christians were forced to grapple with how God wanted them to respond to these state-imposed restrictions. After all, didn’t the closure of churches pose a serious threat in a time when people needed spiritual direction more than ever?God vs. Government follows two churches’ courageous decisions to reopen despite orders to remain closed. Guided by the command in Hebrews 10:25 that churches not forsake meeting together, pastors John MacArthur and James Coates led their congregations to return to in-person meetings—and were swiftly met by unsympathetic governing authorities ready to shut them down again. The ensuing legal battles raised important questions about religious freedom, and more importantly, illuminated what it looks like to take a stand when Christ and compliance collide.How do we react with wisdom and discernment when the state encroaches upon the church? God vs. Government tells two incredible accounts that affirm our need to be faithful to the Lord’s commands no matter the circumstances.

About Nathan Busenitz

Nathan Busenitz is the executive vice president and provost of the Master’s Seminary in Los Angeles. He also serves as part of the pastoral staff at Grace Community Church and has written or contributed to numerous books, including Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong. He and his wife, Beth, have four children.

About James Coates

James Coates is the pastor-teacher of GraceLife Church of Edmonton, Canada. He graduated with MDiv and DMin degrees at the Master's Seminary. He and his wife, Erin, have two sons.

About John MacArthur

John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker and has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, audiotapes, and CDs by John. He is president of the Master’s College and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include The Gospel according to Jesus, The Truth War, The Murder of Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient. 

About Bob Souer

Bob Souer is a full-time professional storyteller, voice actor, and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has narrated broadcast and nonbroadcast projects for corporations and ministries across North America. His voice has been heard on PBS, the History Channel, the Military Channel, and many other networks. He has also narrated radio and television programs for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, D. James Kennedy Ministries, SIM, and Compassion International.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lee Dilley on March 02, 2022

Bold Christian Leadership wins the day What is it like to confront government overreach by taking a principled, Biblical stand against illegal anti-Christian church suppression? While hard to believe this is even occurring in the US & Canada in the 21st century, this is the compelling story of two Pa......more

Goodreads review by Max Kaiser on March 01, 2022

When people treat a book review like a comments section......more

Goodreads review by Meagan on March 17, 2022

*PLEASE* notice that most of the one star reviews were written well *before the book was released*, by people who obviously just don’t like the authors’ position. Ignore them and please read this book to hear their story and learn about the proper authority of government and when we are to be faithf......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on September 26, 2023

Recounting the time when the government overreached in California and Canada this book was a good summary of the arguments for why we submit and when we don’t. It was good, at times a little hard to follow but still made me think. Good stuff......more

Goodreads review by Samuel on March 06, 2022

Although this book arises out of a North American context, it provides doctrine and principles that are applicable in any time or place. It is helpful for any reader who genuinely wants to have a scripturally grounded view of civil authority and it's place in the church. It will equip believers to f......more

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List