On Sunday, Grace Community Church announced the declining health of John MacArthur with a grim prognosis. On Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:17 pm, John MacArthur passed away.
John Fullerton MacArthur Jr. is an American pastor, author, and theologian known for his extensive ministry and influential teaching within Evangelical Christianity. Born on June 19, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, MacArthur has become a prominent figure in the Reformed and Baptist traditions.
John MacArthur was born into a family with a rich heritage in Christian ministry. His father, Dr. Jack MacArthur, was a prominent pastor, and the young John grew up surrounded by the influences of a devout Christian home. The family’s commitment to the Christian faith played a significant role in shaping MacArthur’s spiritual foundation.
MacArthur pursued his higher education at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. After completing his undergraduate studies, he continued his education at Talbot Theological Seminary (now part of Biola University) in La Mirada, California. He earned a Master of Divinity degree, and later, he pursued a Doctor of Ministry degree from Talbot Theological Seminary.
John MacArthur began his pastoral ministry at the age of 29 when he assumed leadership of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, in 1969. Under his guidance, the church grew significantly and became known for its commitment to expository preaching, a teaching style that emphasizes the thorough exposition of biblical texts.
In 1985, MacArthur founded The Master’s College (now The Master’s University) in Santa Clarita, California, to provide a biblically centered education. In 1986, The Master’s Seminary was established as an extension of the college, with a focus on training pastors and church leaders in the same doctrinal framework.
MacArthur is a prolific author, having written numerous books covering a wide range of theological and practical topics. Some of his well-known works include “The Gospel According to Jesus,” “Strange Fire,” and the “MacArthur Study Bible,” which provides commentary and notes on the biblical text.
John MacArthur’s ministry and teachings have had a significant impact on the evangelical community, particularly in the areas of biblical exposition, theological education, and doctrinal fidelity. His emphasis on the authority of Scripture and commitment to biblical truth has made him a respected and influential figure within conservative Christianity.
His death and legacy will have a significant impact on Evangelicalism.
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JMac was the main reason I became reformed and helped through God’s providence to renew and energize my faith. I disagree now with some of his eschatology but that doesn’t matter as much as being solid on every other biblical issue. I think Mike Riccardi is the next pastor at GCC but doesn’t want a big ministry like JMac.