James White, Todd Friel, and Douglas Wilson disagree on what to do with the mandated COVID shots, masks, etc. Should you just submit to the government and get the shot? Or, grab a fake vaccine ID card and be done with it? There are multiple conscience issues at stake here, from the aborted fetal cell line problem to other 6th commandment violations. But what happens when your job is on the line? Were the Hebrew midwives commended for their faith, even after lying to the Pharaoh and his bureaucrats?
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“ Put it to the test ” In Rom 13, His instrument of vengeance is the sword and the rod of iron of Rev 19 wielded by the son of man. All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword (Amos 9:10-12, cf Acts 15:15-18).
There's no biblical warrant for Rom 13 to be a reference to civil magistrates. Its simply a misunderstanding of whom bears the sword and furthermore what the sword even is.
Rom 13:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for **he beareth not the sword in vain:** for he is the minister of God, **a revenger to execute wrath** upon him that doeth evil.
Here’s a quick test. If the above "minister of God" is a reference to secular authorities, then why is that same revenger - which revealed wrath in Rom 1:18- said to have come from heaven?
Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed** from heaven** against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.
Kevin Swanson has served as elder and pastor of Reformation Church, OPC since its inception. Kevin was raised on the mission field in Japan in the 1960's and 1970's. Together with his wife Brenda, they are bringing up five children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord....
