VSA. – Jimmy Swaggart (90), bekende Amerikaanse televangelis, pastoor, mediamagnaat, skrywer en gospelmusiekkunstenaar, is Dinsdag oorlede.
Hy het in die tagtigerjare reuse-skares getrek met sy bediening, wat groot media-aandag geniet het. Die omstrede evangelis word ook vir ‘n seksskandaal in 1987 onthou, waarna hy vir ‘n jaar nie kon preek nie en rehabilitasie moes ondergaan. In Februarie 1988 het hy vir sy vrou ten aanskoue van duisende volgelinge om verskoning gevra.
Terwyl daar nie veel meer inligting oor sy dood bekend gemaak is nie, het Donnie Swaggart, die evangelis se seun, op 15 Junie tydens ‘n oggendkerkdiens bekend gemaak sy pa het ‘n hartaanval gehad en was in die internsiewesorgeenheid van ‘n hospitaal. Hy het ook gesê sy pa se lewe is kort tensy ‘n wonderwerk gebeur.
Sy afsterwe in Baton Rouge- mediese sentrum is deur Jimmy Swaggart Ministries op hulle amptelike Facebook-blad aangekondig.
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Jimmy Lee Swaggart was an American Pentecostal televangelist and gospel music artist. Swaggart was one of the most well-known televangelists in America. During the 1980s, his crusades were a major part of his ministry – drawing large crowds and receiving significant media attention.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
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 Savior, 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.
Please continue to lift up Sister Frances, Donnie, Debbie, Gabriel, Jill, Jennifer, Clif, Matt, Joanna, Sam, Ryder, Abby, Lola, Harper, Navy, Harrison, Caroline and Mackenzie in your prayers.
The family would like to thank the staff, doctors and nurses at Baton Rouge General Medical Center for their incredible support and care given during this time.
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Megan Kelly
Bronne: Jimmy Swaggart Facebook, The New York Times, Wikipedia
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