-Jimmy Swaggart Passes On At 90 After Cardiac Arrest
Renowned Pentecostal preacher and televangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, has died at the age of 90 following a cardiac arrest.
The preacher was in intensive care at a hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home in Baton Rouge on 15 June, his family said.
“For over seven decades, Brother Swaggart poured out his life preaching the gospel, singing songs of the faith, and pointing millions to the saving power of Jesus Christ and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit,” his church said in a statement.
Swaggart’s death was announced in a post on his official Instagram handle on Tuesday.
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“2 Timothy 4:7-8. Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother Swaggart has finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today was the day he has sung about for decades. He met his beloved Saviour and entered the portals of glory. At the same time, we rejoice knowing that we will see him again one day.
“For over seven decades, Brother Swaggart poured out his life preaching the gospel, singing songs of the faith, and pointing millions to the saving power of Jesus Christ and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. His voice echoed through nations, his music softened hearts, and his message never changed: Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
“He was not just a preacher—he was a worshiper, a warrior, and a witness to the grace and mercy of God. He was a man whose faith was steadfast and always entered whatever door the Lord opened. And the Lord honoured that faith.”
In 1961, Swaggart was ordained as a minister in the Assemblies of God, the largest Pentecostal denomination in the U.S.
It’s a sad day for the entire Christian Faith, as Jimmy Swaggart passes on.