“The biblical framework limits the authority of each institution to its specific jurisdiction. The church does not have the right to meddle in the affairs of individual families and ignore parental authority. Parents do not have authority to manage civil matters while circumventing government officials.”

American Baptist pastor, theologian, author, and broadcaster

John MacArthur was an American Baptist pastor, theologian, author, and broadcaster. He was the longtime pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and the founder of Grace to You, a nationally syndicated Bible teaching program. He taught from a Calvinistic Baptist perspective and served as chancellor emeritus of The Master's University and The Master's Seminary in Santa Clarita, California. His work centered on Bible teaching, pastoral leadership, and Christian theology.