God’s Message Won’t Be Silenced

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God’s Message Won’t Be Silenced

Written by JMS

Charlie Kirk Was a Good Man with a Strong Faith

The week of September 10, 2025, was a hard one for Christians in the USA, especially for Charlie Kirk’s close family members and friends. Charlie Kirk was an American political activist and author, as well as a beloved husband to Erika Kirk and a father to two children. His faith in God was rich and real. Kirk had a heart for people and families.

He graduated from Harper College, so he was familiar with what college students face daily—from lessons in the classroom to peer pressure from classmates. This led him to visit colleges across America, engaging students in peaceable debates about his faith and about Jesus. He knew both American history and the Bible well, and in conversations with colleagues he listened carefully and answered thoughtfully.

Charlie Kirk was host of The Charlie Kirk Show and founder of Turning Point USA. He accomplished much in his time, but above all he should be honored for his bravery and faith. Before his death, Charlie Kirk wanted to be remembered for his courage and his faith. Erika Kirk, his widow, testified:

“Charlie Kirk wanted to be remembered for his courage and his faith.”

How can we honor Charlie Kirk and keep the movement going?

Keep the Flame Going

Charlie Kirk was a man on fire for the Lord. He lived by conviction and shared his faith and the Gospel with others, including his colleagues. Matthew 5:10–12 reads:

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

What happened on September 10, 2025, to Charlie Kirk was a form of persecution because of his faith in Jesus. This should not frighten Christians away from boldness, but instead encourage us to press forward, standing united. Jesus told us that the world would hate us, because it first hated Him (John 15:18). We are called the salt and light of the world (Matt. 5:13–16), and we must not hide our light under a bushel.

The Beatitudes in Matthew 5:10–12 contain both a promise and an encouragement for those persecuted for Christ. We are to rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is our reward in heaven.

We are blessed when we are mistreated, mocked, abused, and rejected for the sake of Christ. This is not guilt by association but blessing by abiding in Christ. Jesus overcame the world (John 16:33), and greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). This assurance belongs to Christians everywhere. God gives us the power to live boldly for Christ.

Remember the Reformers—both men and women—who stood for the Gospel, many of them at the cost of their lives. The Apostles, too, stood courageously and proclaimed the truth, as seen in Acts and the Pauline epistles. Their example teaches us to live with conviction. Christians today must also stand for truth. This is not the time to cower but to rise up, speaking the truth in love. It is more than a movement—it is a spiritual battle.

Paul exhorted Timothy, “Fight the good fight of faith” (1 Tim. 6:12). This is a call to perseverance, to discipline, to hold on to truth, and to pursue godliness. It reminds us that Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare, both internal and external. This is how we keep the flame going—by fighting faithfully:

  • We have the Holy Spirit sealed within us; we can rely on Him.
  • We focus on Christ and Christ alone (Solus Christus).
  • We study and apply God’s Word diligently in our lives.
  • We pursue the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
  • We pray—for the lost, for God’s will to be done, for victory over sin, for repentance, and to see His glory revealed.

This is how Christians fight. Charlie Kirk understood this, and Christians everywhere can follow the same path.

The Church Is Not Silenced

Persecution does not silence the church—it grows it. We should honor our brother in Christ, Charlie Kirk, by remembering both the message he stood for and the way he lived. His testimony should ignite in us the courage to stand, to speak, and to share our faith unapologetically. Perhaps his example may even spark another Reformation.

Our cry should be the same as Romans 1:16:

“I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Charlie Kirk was unashamed of the Gospel. He proclaimed the Good News without fear of man or embarrassment. The church likewise rests in God’s power and is called to bold faith in a hostile world.

One of Charlie Kirk’s oft-quoted lines,

“Jesus defeated death so you can live,”

has been widely shared on social media. Yet it remains more than a slogan—it is a message of truth. Christians need not fear death, for we are alive in Christ. Charlie Kirk fulfilled his calling and served the Lord faithfully. May his life convict and inspire you to live boldly for God, as we are commanded and encouraged to do.

References

  • Erika Kirk: “Charlie Kirk Wanted to Be Remembered for His Courage and His Faith”
    https://youtu.be/cwZNNy1erC8?si=wzkr05Ee6uUSjpc5

  • Bible Gateway App:

    • Matthew 5:10–12
      “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

      John 15:18
      “If the world hates you, know that it has hated Me before it hated you.”
      Link

      Matthew 5:13–16
      “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how will it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
      Link

      John 16:33
      “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
      Link

      1 John 4:4
      “You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.”
      Link

      1 Timothy 6:12
      “Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
      Link

      Romans 1:16
      “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”
      Link

    • Erika Kirk: “Charlie Kirk Wanted to Be Remembered for His Courage and His Faith” https://youtu.be/cwZNNy1erC8?si=wzkr05Ee6uUSjpc5



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