John F. MacArthur Jr., a titan of expository preaching and the voice behind decades of verse-by-verse biblical teaching, has died at the age of 86. Known for his unwavering commitment to Scripture and a ministry that spanned over five decades, the longtime pastor of Grace Community Church in California passed away on Monday.
His ministry, which reached millions through radio, books and his best-selling MacArthur Study Bible, was rooted in his belief that 'the Bible explains the Bible'. He famously rejected emotional appeals and modern storytelling, insisting that a truly faithful sermon should remain relevant '50 years after it is preached'.
