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John MacArthur, founder of Grace to You and long the pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, has died at the age of 86.

He spent more than 50 years preaching and only relinquished the pulpit this year because of health challenges. He recently had contracted pneumonia.

“Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior. This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run,” his ministry, Grace to You, posted.

Tom Patton, staff minister at Grace Community told members of the congregation on Sunday, “You need to know that this week, Pastor John contracted pneumonia. He was admitted in a hospital, and may be in the presence of the Lord soon.

“We place our dear pastor at the feet of the glorious Savior whom he has served so faithfully for so many years and now awaits his final comment to be in his presence forever.”

Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior. This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run.

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— Grace to You (@gracetoyou) July 15, 2025

It is with both sadness and hope that the elders of Grace Community Church announce that Pastor John MacArthur has gone to be with the Lord after 56 years of faithful ministry: https://t.co/iGJnfPYI6i pic.twitter.com/jWNi7dKUcY

— Grace Church (@GraceComChurch) July 15, 2025

John MacArthur was well-known for his passionate expository preaching and for his dedication to the truth.

Here he is explaining the gospel in just one minute.

Absolutely beautiful. pic.twitter.com/ITOednmnr9

— Danny (@Truth_matters20) July 15, 2025

“All death can do to the believer is deliver him to Jesus.” John MacArthur
1939 – 2025 pic.twitter.com/l3eEe9AaPP

— Creeds & Confessions (@CreedConfession) July 15, 2025

CBN reported H.B. Charles Jr., pastor-teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida, filled in for MacArthur during Sunday’s service and told the congregation that his ministry was a direct result of MacArthur’s teaching.

MacArthur became a pastor-teacher in 1969 and has preached more than 3,000 sermons.

Grace to You reaches thousands through radio and digital media, and his books, dozens of theological tomes and biblical commentaries, reach thousands more.

He made headlines in 2020 when a judge allowed him to continue holding in-person church services despite orders from leftist Gov. Gavin Newsom to shut down church events during COVID-19.

This year, he addressed the congregation, explaining, “I’m not ill at all… my heart is probably stronger now than it’s been in the last decade of my life. I’m just thankful I see the good and gracious and kind and providential hand of God in every vicissitude in my life.”

Pastor John MacArthur is now with the Lord.
I had the privilege of knowing John personally, and I can tell you—he was a true man of God. He spoke at our church several times over the years, and it was always a joy to spend time with him.

John leaves behind a powerful legacy: his… pic.twitter.com/izvbUYVMAA

— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) July 15, 2025

Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, wrote, “John leaves behind a powerful legacy: his beloved family, his faithful congregation, his far-reaching media ministry, and of course, his epic library of biblical commentaries that will continue to impact generations. But above all his greatest legacy is this—he lived a life well-lived. He was faithful to the very end. He will be deeply missed, but I’m confident he has already heard those words we all long to hear: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.’ (Matt. 25:23).”

Prestonwood Baptist senior pastor Jack Graham said, “Well done, good and faithful servant. John MacArthur inspired millions with his clear proclamation of the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus.”

Pastor John MacArthur faithfully testified to the Truth of the Gospel for decades all while the culture, the media, and our politicians peddled lie after lie. He was a legend and he will be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/Zgy8KKxOV3

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 15, 2025