Anthony, to be honest I do not know where I really stand about 2KT vs 1KT.
Reading Waldron who definitely holds to 2KT; describes what he believes and in many ways, he seems like many who hold to 1KT, especially on passages of Scripture like Romans 13.
He told me he holds to the same 2KT, that people like John Calvin held to. This is explained further in his book I recommended.

He told me that, many modern people who hold to 2KT have a more modern view of the issue. Looking at some of the more modern movements such as the Gospel Coalition, who hold to a more modern view, he definitely takes issue with.

The reason, why I contacted Waldron was basically because of the views of the GCC (Gospel Coalition Canada) are taking. For example, one of them said concerning John MacArthur, by not obeying the California government about Church lockdowns, may have ruined over 50 years of ministry.

Unfortunately, all too many Calvinist Churches have taken the same view that the GCC have taken on lockdowns. Not only that, but this has even caused family issues whose Churches complied with the government mandates and even condemned pastors who were jailed in Alberta Canada.

One family member said that James Coates, who is a Baptist pastor in Edmonton, is pastor of a border-line cult.

When I heard that, if I had stated what was on my mind when they said that. I may have ruined my relationship completely with them.

Tom