John MacArthur has passed on.

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(1) Grace to You on X: "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. 2 Timothy 4:1-8 https://t.co/5JplmC0Dvp" / X

Based on the available information, John MacArthur's recent illness can be traced back to at least July 13, 2025, when Grace Community Church elder Tom Patton announced during a Sunday service that MacArthur had contracted pneumonia and was not expected to recover. This marks the first public indication of his critical health condition. He passed away on July 14, 2025, as announced by Grace to You in the post at 01:48 UTC (approximately 9:48 PM EDT on July 14, 2025), meaning his illness lasted at least 1 to 2 days from the initial announcement until his death.However, his health had been a concern for a longer period. Web sources indicate he faced multiple health challenges in recent years, including:
  • Atrial fibrillation and a hospital visit in 2023, as noted in a Grace to You broadcast.
  • Heart surgery and other procedures in mid-2024, with a slow recovery reported in January 2025, including setbacks affecting his heart, lungs, and kidneys.
  • A public appearance on August 13, 2024, at The Master’s Seminary after heart surgery on July 15, 2024, suggesting ongoing health management.
Given these earlier health issues, MacArthur's overall decline may have spanned months or even years, with the pneumonia likely being the acute, terminal event. The specific pneumonia-related sickness, however, appears to have been a very short duration, likely less than 48 hours from the announcement to his passing, aligning with the rapid progression often seen in severe cases among the elderly, as noted in medical literature (e.g., the 2021 JAMA study on pneumonia mortality rates in patients over 80).
 
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