In a recent tribute video by Living Waters, evangelist Ray Comfort reflected on MacArthur’s influence over the body of Christ. “Pastor John MacArthur is now with the Lord,” Comfort said. “He’s been a source of stability and encouragement to millions over the years through his radio and television broadcasts and more recently on social media.”
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Comfort noted that what made MacArthur stand out was a specific virtue desperately needed in today’s Church: resilience. “He possessed one virtue we all need: a remarkable resilience. He never backed down when it came to taking a stand for righteousness,” Comfort explained. MacArthur’s theological boldness and clarity were seen in his firm stands on abortion, homosexuality and biblical family values. In one highlighted clip, MacArthur declared, “God designed the family to be a man and a woman to produce a child. It is the DNA… the genetic structure of civilization. If you don’t have that, you don’t have civilization.”
Comfort pointed out how MacArthur did not sway from biblical truth on topics like marriage. MacArthur rejected the idea of attending a same-sex wedding out of compassion, saying, “It’s not loving to help somebody celebrate stepping into the fury of God’s judgment.” He believed the most loving thing Christians can do is warn others of the coming judgment and point them toward redemption.
/**/In another clip shared in Comfort’s video, MacArthur humorously reflected on his continued ministry even into his elderly years: “They keep having celebrations here at the church. It’s like a funeral, but I don’t die… I keep telling them, ‘I’m not going to die. I’m just going to keep doing what I’ve been doing.’”
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John MacArthur’s stand for truth will continue to echo through the lives he impacted during his decades of ministry.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
