Influential Evangelical Preacher John MacArthur Dies at 86

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Dr. David Jeremiah Issues Statement on the Passing of John MacArthur

Rev. John MacArthur, influential evangelical pastor of Grace Community Church, dies at 86

Rev. John MacArthur refused to close the doors of his Sun Valley megachurch during the COVID-19 pandemic, thrusting him into the national debate over whether religious institutions had to follow public health orders.

A Straight Line to the Pulpit: The Legacy of John MacArthur - First Things

In the middle of the twentieth century, with suburbs and churches exploding with intensity, novelist Peter De Vries saw big problems ahead for mainline Protestantism. He wrote of the Reverend Peter Mackerel, so sophisticated, erudite, and cultured. The very epitome of Protestant respectability—at least it seemed—Mackerel preached to a wealthy suburban congregation of liberal Protestants. The congregation designed their new church building with c…

John MacArthur, Renowned Pastor and Bible Teacher, Dies at 86; Evangelical Leaders Offer Tributes

Renowned preacher, pastor, author, and theologian John MacArthur passed away on Monday evening at the age of 86, shortly after being hospitalized with pneumonia. MacArthur was a major figure in the Christian world, known for his preaching at Grace Community Church, his books, leadership at The Master’s University, and his Grace to You media ministry, impacting generations across the globe.

Evangelical firebrand John MacArthur dies at 86 - Washington Examiner

Evangelical pastor John MacArthur, known for his fiery sermons and dedication to preaching the Bible, died at 86. The California pastor’s death was announced in a statement on X Monday night through MacArthur’s nonprofit organization, Grace to You. MacArthur served as the head pastor at Grace Community Church for 56 years, where he would preach five times a week. Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor …

John MacArthur, Who Explained the Bible to Millions

The Southern California preacher wanted to illuminate Scripture with Scripture and separate real Christians from false.