It was at Shepherds' Conference 2025, Proclaiming Christ to the Ends of the Earth , that it became clear John MacArthur was on his final lap. He said as much in a video shown to attendees explaining his absence from the conference. Clothed in a black shirt and oversized jacket, John MacArthur expressed his regret, updated on his health, and revealed he was nearing the end. He looked and sounded frail. It was hard to watch. Here was a man I esteem, a ministerial hero, a pastor of conviction, courage, and strength---succumbing to death's decay. I felt a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. I was not alone.  When the video ended and the lights came on, the atmosphere was heavy. What was normally a loud, rushed and chaotic dash from the Worship Center to the lunch tents was a quiet, somber shuffle.  We were going to lose John MacArthur. Soon.  On the evening of July 14th, 2025, what I had long dreaded came to pass. John MacArthur had died. Along with many, I had seen Pas...