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Megachurch pastor John MacArthur dead:
'His faith became sight'

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Posted By: Mercedes44, 7/15/2025 7:46:30 AM

John MacArthur, the 86-year-old pastor of a Los Angeles megachurch, died after being hospitalized with pneumonia, his church announced July 14. "This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run," Grace to You, the media ministry he founded, posted on X Monday night. MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in the working-class community of Sun Valley since 1969, contracted pneumonia last week, associate Pastor Tom Patton told the congregation at a July 13 service. "He was admitted into the hospital and may be in the presence of the Lord soon," Patton said. "We place our dear pastor at the feet of the glorious savior,

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Reply 1 - Posted by: anniebc 7/15/2025 7:59:43 AM (No. 1977686)
Dr. MacArthur helped me back to the Reformed faith when I was drifting about 20 years ago. His teachings were eye opening and refreshing in a world where it's hard to find a church that just preaches the bible and is not a social club. It took him decades to preach through the bible, and he was unwavering in calling out false teachings and teachers. His preaching through the bible example helped me find my current church (12 years now). When I walked into my lovely small congregation and the pastor was preaching through a book of the bible and he personally greeted me at the end, I knew that place was where I belonged. I loved that Dr. MacArthur developed a relationship with RC Sproul later in their lives. Of all the men from that period and group, he and RC are the ones who did not waver. They both stayed faithful until the end. Both were faithful to their faith, their wives, their congregations. What a glorious thought that Dr. MacArthur is rejoicing before our Savior. What a testimony.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: TexasHillCountry 7/15/2025 1:49:12 PM (No. 1977844)
One of the earthly great voices for true Christian faith has fallen silent here, but now sings praises to our Lord Jesus Christ with all the saints and angels around God's heavenly throne. Surely one of those who have heard or will hear, "Well done thou good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of thy Master."
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Reply 3 - Posted by: franq 7/15/2025 4:20:05 PM (No. 1977875)
Our loss is his eternal gain. A great man of God. Blessings and comfort to his family and church.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: HisHandmaiden 7/15/2025 8:15:07 PM (No. 1977935)
Thank you so very much Mercedes44 for posting this. Sat in the front pew all through two degrees of classes at Masters U in LA. What a gift from Our Almighty God! To Him be the Glory!
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