death, in contrast to physical death. Los Angeles County sued the church over its refusal to close down, and the church counter-sued, claiming that the County was violating rights to freedom of religion. In August 2021, MacArthur told congregants that "many people" had contracted COVID-19 while it "went through" the church in December 2020 and January 2021, including both him and his wife. Eventually, all lawsuits were settled out of court with the County of Los Angeles and the State of California paying $400,000 each to Grace Community Church. Domestic abuse controversy In February 2023 Christianity Today published multiple instances of MacArthur's Grace Community church advising woman to stay with sexually and physically abusive husbands. This was sourced through interviews with ex-Grace Community Church Elder Hohn Cho. Cho discovered that Grace Community Church advised women to stay in abusive relationships and worked to have the church apologize for past mistakes. Cho brought letters to the elders and MacArthur who ultimately told him he needed to "walk back" his findings if he wanted to remain an elder. Cho resigned the next day. One of the victims (Eileen Gray) in particular was shamed publically in front of the congregation by MacArthur for divorcing a David Gray who later was convicted of aggravated child molestation, corporal injury to a child, and child abuse. MacArthur told her she needed to model for her children how to "suffer for Jesus" by enduring David's abuse. Cho was told by MacArthur to "forget it" when he called on the elders to "do justice." Personal life MacArthur is married to his wife, Patricia. They have four children, fifteen grandchildren, and had two great-grandsons by 2017. Selected publications Twelve Extraordinary Women: God Shaped Women of the Bible, and What He Wants to Do with You (October 5, 2008) Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You (May 8, 2006) One Perfect Life: The Complete Story of the Lord Jesus (March 4, 2013) Anxious for Nothing: God's Cure for the Cares of Your Soul (John Macarthur Study) (February 1, 2012) Safe in the Arms of God: Truth from Heaven About the Death of a Child (July 8, 2003) Saved Without A Doubt: Being Sure of Your Salvation (January 1, 2010) The Charismatics: A Doctrinal Perspective hardback (1978) Fundamentals of the Faith: 13 Lessons to Grow in the Grace and