Charlie Kirk: A Life of Faith and Conviction
- Richard Lewis
- Sep 26
- 3 min read
Like many, my heart is still heavy. The circumstances around Charlie Kirk’s passing are still hard to accept. And as if that were not enough, the church also mourns the death of John MacArthur and the sudden news concerning Voddie Baucham Jr. These are huge voices, with vastly different influences, that shaped so many conversations about faith, freedom, and the future of the spiritual state of western civilisation. As we reflect, we also remember their families and ministries in prayer, thanking God for their impact.
Honoring His Life
Charlie loved Jesus. He loved his family. And he loved his country. Whatever one thought of his politics, there was no denying his passion and conviction to reach the minds of students at the most crucial age; a time where they explore spiritual things and have their faith challenged. Barna research* underscores this: roughly 64% of 18–29-year-olds who grew up in church say they later withdrew from church involvement, and about 70% of students who enter college as Christians leave with little to no faith. These sobering numbers remind us how high the stakes are in this particular season of life. This was exactly why Charlie poured so much of his energy into reaching young people at this stage because he knew that decisions made in these formative years often shape the trajectory of a lifetime, and he longed for students to encounter the truth of Jesus in the middle of it all.
He reminded us that faith wasn’t something to be hidden, but lived out boldly in the public square. As he once said:
“Jesus was 100% grace and truth, and that tension is very hard in a modern world.”
“I’m a sinner. Gave my life to Christ. Most important decision I’ve ever made.”
“Never give up, never surrender, and always go for the win.”
“Allow the presence of Jesus to quiet your mind and His love to calm your spirit. He is faithful, and He is near.”
He gave his life to Christ and never wavered in pointing others to Him. That decision, his most important, was the foundation for all else and it is a huge reminder for you and me.
Death is a Wakeup Call
Charlie’s death reminds us of the brevity of life. Evil is real. But we also know that for the believer, death is not the end. As John MacArthur once said, “All death can do to the believer is deliver him to Jesus.” I have no doubts Charlie is in the arms of his Saviour.
Jesus’ death reminds us of eternal hope. His sacrifice on the cross was not defeat but victory. By His wounds we are healed, and by His resurrection we are assured that death has lost its sting. Death is not the end, just the beginning.
The Tower of Siloam reminds us to repent. In Luke 13, Jesus spoke of the Tower of Siloam that fell and killed eighteen people. He reminded His listeners not to assume tragedy means others are worse sinners, but instead to see it as a warning and a call to repentance. Charlie’s death, and any sudden loss, carries the same lesson: life is uncertain, and the time to turn to Christ is now. The time to tell the truth to your friend is now. The time to reach the person in your work is now.
Our Call Today
If Charlie’s death teaches us anything, it is that standing for truth may come at a cost. But as Christians, our calling is clear: to shine the light of Christ into a dark world, to love our neighbours, and to speak the truth with both conviction and compassion. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
Remember that our hope is not in politics or personalities, but in Christ alone.
Closing in Hope and Prayer
As we honor Charlie’s memory, let us pray for Erika and their children, for comfort and peace that surpasses understanding. Let us also pray for courage in our own walk of faith, that we would live boldly for Christ. We also lift up the families and ministries of John MacArthur and Voddie Baucham Jr., asking for God’s sustaining grace. I have been inspired by those who have went forward with the gospel and it feels like there is a pass on of the baton, who will stand up? Who will pick up the baton? Evil may wound, but it can never overcome the victory that Jesus has already won.
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