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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (JN 8:32)
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I disagree with timothybrown01's understanding of "illegal churches". The state cannot require the registration of churches ever. The 1st amendment states, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" The state offers the protection of incorporation but cannot require it. Communist countries require the registration of churches not here in the US. The government is not in the business of determining if a church is legit or not. However a city can require a public use permit that it would require for any other public use of a facility in order to protect from risk of fire/stampede. This incident is a gathering in a home, no different than a regular movie night and no city can restrict that. See the rest of 1st amendment as to why.
On our own we are little more than bits of stone and glass. Together we are the Body of Christ. Holy Bible: Mosaic is an invitation to experience Christ in His Word and in the responses of his people. Each week, as you reflect on guided Scripture readings aligned with the church seasons, you will receive a wealth of insight from historical and contemporary writings.