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Ravi Zacharias Obituary
The India-born Zacharias spent nearly 50 years addressing questions of origin, meaning, morality and destiny. He founded Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) in 1984.
His memorial service on May 29 will be carried as a livestream from RZIM.
Read more about Ravi Zacharias on ajc.com
Memories and Condolences
for Ravi Zacharias
321 Entries
Alvin James Saldanha
February 27, 2021
A frontline warrior for Jesus and The Kingdom.
ADEBIYI OBAFEMI ABIODUN
January 4, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Anthony Siakor
September 12, 2020
Doc., you helped my spiritual growth through your teaching. You always inspired me and demystified all of the scriptural comlexities for a beginner. I remember on so many occasions while driving and pulling over to the curb to take notes from your teachings. I use most of your illustrations in my Sunday School Classes to help other believers in Jesus Christ in their sojourn on earth. Without a doubt, you fought a distinct fight and when you were ushered in the presence of God, I am convinced that all heavenly host applauded when God said "thou good and faithful servant." You may be gone, but your legacy lives on, and is helping to change lives for Christ. Rest In Peace Brother!
teresa Sanchez
June 13, 2020
Dice el Senor en su Palabra, escucha al sabio, y seras sabio, el ya esta en un lugar mejor.
Bruce Scott
June 5, 2020
Well done to a good and faithful servant of YHWH. You truly understood the application transcending from the Old Testament Torah to the New Testament Torah, the better commandments. Amen and see you soon.
Daves wife
June 4, 2020
Ravi knew the secret of loving people. He listened. He showed respect. And he brought truth and hope. How lonely the earth is, for him. But how grateful I am that he is in the very presence of the One who used Ravi so mightily, to make others homesick. So grateful for Ravi. Thank you to his family for sharing him with thousands.
Offei Dei
June 2, 2020
Mr. Ravi Zacharias, a true solider of the LoRD, who fought the good fight, and not only kept the faith but taught many of us the eternal word, your voice will be missed. Well done and rest well in the bosom of the LoRD, till we meet again.
June 1, 2020
One of the greatest professors and instructor in Christsinity. Used his books when teaching apologetics. C. Knight
Ashby
June 1, 2020
Ven though we haven't met, you have been serving as our teacher and church father for both my parents and then my family and I for the past 15 years. You shaped my wife and I to be fervent as child evangelists.
We will greatly miss you but know that you had a time and season according to God's plan.
To your family, you are in our thoughts.
God bless you and keep you Zacharias family.
Ashby Pearl Abigail and Sneha
Therese
May 30, 2020
I learned to know our Father intimately by listening to Ravi. Gods Please be with his wife and family. See you soon Ravi
Mark Elliott
May 29, 2020
Ravi Zacharias touched so many with his genuine love for Christ and His Children. What a wonderful man of God who lived his beliefs and defended his faith with brilliance and humility. He is an incredible role model for the world and he will be missed but he lives on in the presence of our Savior that he brought so many to in his life. Thank you Ravi!!!
Adri-a van Aswegen -j.van Vuuren
May 29, 2020
I am deeply touched by Ravi Zacharais' humbleness and gentle spirit, his love for Jesus and compassion for all people - including the vulnerable. He was an excellent example of a family man, as well as an ambassedor representing and impacting the Kingdom. A good mentor and father figure. I am inspired to seek deeper ... and to embrace life with a greater sense of belonging, commitment and wonder.
Adri-a van Aswegen-j.van Vuuren
May 29, 2020
Ronelle Green
May 29, 2020
A man loved b y so many and who has taught so much. Thank you for all that you have done ! You will be missed.
Charlene Douglas-Flynn
May 29, 2020
Ravi was a faithful servant of God who ministered with integrity, humility while pointing always to JESUS. Our loss is heavens gain !
Peter Svensk
May 29, 2020
Saw Ravi speak at the Worldview Apologetics Conference in Seattle a few years ago. What a powerful legacy you leave us, sir. And a challenge to do something for someone who can do nothing for us.
Abigail Hoyos
May 29, 2020
Our condolences go out to the Zacharias family. I am sad and heartbroken a great man of God has departed this earth, yet I am at peace that he is with his creator. Wonderful wealth of knowledge, his teachings helped me through my philosophy class. Enjoyed listening to him and always checked when he would be coming to Chicago, but he is now walking the streets of gold. May his legacy continue to live on, from generation to generation.
CHARLES
May 29, 2020
A man used by God all these years. May you rest in peace. Blessings to the family.
Basil Fitzpatrick
May 28, 2020
I followed your every word. No speaker inspired me like Ravi did. I am grateful for the power you have given me to defend my belief.
Cherry Clark Fox
May 28, 2020
meet Ravi in India in 1964, and still have many fond memories of that time. He has been a positive influence in my life ever since. The world is a lesser place without him. My deepest condolences to all his family.
Faye Nimitz
May 28, 2020
Thank you, Ravi Zacharias, for your lifelong devotion defending our faith and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ. I am still trying to deal with the thoughts of a world without your impactful teaching, but will continue watching your videos on line. May the spirit of the living God be with and comfort your family and friends as they deal with this monumental loss.
Bob & Esther Flores
May 28, 2020
What a tremendous impact Ravi made on our lives to deepen our spiritual knowledge & walk with Jesus! His writings & lectures gave us rich resources to equip us when God gave us opportunities to share with people. Ravi will live forever in our hearts! Thank you to Ravi's family for sharing your loved one to further the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Latonya Bates
May 28, 2020
Ravi, thank you for your faithfulness in sharing the gospel all these years! Your love for Christ our Lord was evident! May God bless your family greatly and may every seed you've planted bring forth 100 hundred fold!
Lana Pearson
May 28, 2020
Thank you for your service, commitment, and teachings to help grow God's kingdom on this earth. I envision a beautiful site in Heaven when you finally got to meet our maker. Praying for God's peace and comfort to the Zacharias family.
Althea Mafulu
May 28, 2020
I have only been listening to Ravi's messages and sermons since late last year in my quest to having a deeper relationship with God. It was like I stumbled upon a gold mine. His wisdom and knowledge of God's word was incredible. His confidence when questioned about God by athiest etc, was so convicting. I desire to have faith and knowledge of God's word just like Ravi. May his soul rest in peace. To his family - may God wrap you in his arms and comfort you at this sad sad time. I feel like I have lost a brother.
Helena Malá
May 28, 2020
Dear Ravis family- let me to express my deepest grief and equally thanks for Ravi....I havent met him personally /here in Czech Republic it was impossible - unfortunately/ but through youtube I could follow him and listen to him..and I can say that he has saved my life manytimes-its a great truth! Ravis demise represents an unrecoverable lost for every of us but Im sure that Ravi Zacharias will stay the important part of our lives for ever! I can only say THANK YOU...
Juan Escobedo
May 28, 2020
Forever grateful for all the wisdom Ravi shared with us in California at so many venues.
My deepest condolences to the family for their loss; but also my Most profound gratitude for sharing him with us.
M Brown
May 28, 2020
I take joy in doing your will, my GOD, for your instructions are written on my heart. PSALMS 40:8
The God who saved Ravi at 17, has welcomed him home, with a great celebration, while the world mourns the loss of HIS ever faithful servant.
To you, Mrs. Zacharias and your family, many thanks for sharing Ravi with us, these many years. His love for you all could be felt whenever he spoke your names.
May GOD'S presence give you peace, as you celebrate the life of a true servant of GOD, Ravi Zacharias.
Solomon Family
May 27, 2020
We are truly saddened at Ravi's passing. He used to be my radio company as I would leave home very early heading to work. Those were some of the most beautiful times of fellowship. Our family is praying for his family and those entrusted to continue ministering. Praying that the Lord would wrap His arms around all of you comforting and strengthening you.
Jerry and Cindy Carter
May 27, 2020
Our hearts go out to the Zacharias family in this time of great sadness. You're in our thoughts and prayers. We ask the Lord to bless you and strengthen you through this time and in the days ahead.
Our family has been blessed by Ravi Zacharias and RZIM for decades. Back in the '70s when our girls were young, we would tune in to the 'Let My People Think' radio broadcast on Sunday mornings. We'd listen while we were getting ready for church. We appreciated Ravi's clear explanation of gospel truths. The things he said rang true in our hearts and helped our young faith to grow. Over the years we've heard and read many other things that he was involved in.
My husband and I have been greatly encouraged and greatly blessed by Ravi's ministry. We're sad that he is no longer with us, but also happy that he is now home with the Lord. We know that we'll see him again in Heaven one day.
Yesha
May 27, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Zacharias family.
Thank you Ravi for an outstanding example of Christianity in humanity. You may need a little help placing that heavy crown at our Lord's feet.
Martha M
May 27, 2020
Dear Zacharias Family,
May you know the world is praying for you! I ache at the thought of no more new thoughts from Ravi and can only imagine your aching as well. I loved him and rejoice he is with his Savior. He loved Jesus so much you can only be happy for him. I ache but it is a selfish and worldly reaction. I strive to be as humble as he embodied our Lord the humblest of all. Thank you for sharing his memorial service. God will use it and many on the fence of listening to Ravi will be saved to God Be The Glory! He belongs to the ages now....Martha
Richard Womack
May 26, 2020
Although I never had the opportunity to meet Ravi Zacharius I was able to attend several of his lectures and services. I have read most of his writings and daily listened to his podcasts each day looking forward to new questions and deeper insights. I must confess this man influenced and mentored me in such a quiet and yet profound way. Specifically, to remember that behind every question is a questioner and as such to speak to the person and not just the topic. Enduring the current generation of Religious leaders and Philosophical thinkers this man carried the image of Christ in the most modern form. Of all of the stories he told the one I most remember concluded, speaking of Jesus, You wear his coat well encouraging us be like Jesus and look like Jesus so the world will know when they see Jesus. Thank you Lord for this amazing teacher, evangelist, apologist, and friend. In the words of Charles Wesley - God buries His workmen but carries on His work." Thank you Ravi Zacharius for your good works that will forever Glorify our Father in Heaven. Blessings to your family in every way along with our prayers of comfort and courage. You my friend are and will be greatly missed.
Curtis Harris
May 26, 2020
I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of Ravi Zacharias. He will be missed, but his teaching will live on.
Caroline Ludlow
May 26, 2020
You are so dearly missed.
Caroline Ludlow
May 26, 2020
I am truly saddened with the passing of Ravi Zacharias. It was always a dream to meet you in person and I am heartbroken I never will. Your kindness and compassion radiates through your entire being. You are finally with the Lord whom you have so passionately defended and taught about for decades. I am so grateful for all your teachings and thoughts. I hope I can strive to have a touch of the faith and wisdom you have. I pray for peace for your family and I know you will continue to be an inspiration to me, my family and to us all.
Fiona Kane
May 26, 2020
Ravi you were such an encouragement to me. I have sadly only come across your teaching in the last few years but you have helped me renew my faith - your graciousness, your gentleness and compassion shone through in every word. I would have loved to have met you and learnt how to know your Lord with the same depth and sincerity. I, who have to never met you, feel such a sadness. I cannot begin to imagine what your so obviously beloved wife and family must be feeling. I just pray they will know those everlasting arms cradling them and enveloping them as they feel their loss. Ravi you - and your wife sacrificed so much to tell so many people about your Lord - thank you. Maybe, just maybe, one day we will meet.
Lots of love ❤
Irene Lem
May 26, 2020
You will be greatly missed! My kids know that I love to listen to "Let My People Think!" And sometimes, they would listen with me. I feel so privileged to have been able to hear how Ravi defended the Christian faith and I hope that some of that would rub off on me! He is truly a prince of our time!
My prayers and condolences for Mrs. Zacharias and family and for his RZIM friends.
You will be greatly missed!
Irene Lem
May 26, 2020
Joyce Rebello
May 26, 2020
Thank you to Ravi and his wife for a life of servanthood. I am still learning about Ravi even after his death. Blessings to all those that he left behind.
Jacqueline Jackson
May 26, 2020
Now I understand how parents felt when Isaiah or any of the prophets died. We feel the loss deeply. I grieve for this generation of young people on missing out on Ravi - seeing him live and will pray for
them.
Sean Nelson
May 26, 2020
Thank you for your wisdom and your love in all the teachings and preachings...rest in peace.
Chandra Baney
May 26, 2020
Ravi Zacharias was truly an inspiration to me. Being from Trinidad West Indies, I always wished I could have listened to him in a live audience, but that is never going to be. I thank God I could listen to All his sermons on You Tube. God saw it fit to call HIS SERVANT home but his messages he left us will forever be etched in our hearts. Thank you Ravi for your soul searching messages. You will be missed. My sincerest condolences to your wife, children, in laws, grand kids, friends and relatives. May the Lord of heaven wrap you all in HIS comforting arms as you go through this time of bereavement. Ravi is iN the arms of JESUS. God bless you all.
Tony Littlejohn
May 26, 2020
A true Man of God! You will surely be missed. Thank you for your zeal and determination to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Larry Teglia
May 25, 2020
Ravi,
I took EVERY WORD, EVERY TEACHING, and EVERY Prayer into my being! You taught me to see and bring out "The Best", in people, and to pray for the other things, which would hold a person back.
I believe that the amount of Wisdom you have is far more than that of King Solomon. Your compassion for the Word of God, The Love of The Father, and The Power of The Holy Spirit, always humbled me and left me in awe! Your ministry touched me and impacted my life in a great way.
I Honor You, Sir! And I thank God that He brought you into my life. You are now fully healed and the pain & suffering are gone. We will meet again, in Eternity, my friend & mentor!
Warren Jennison
May 25, 2020
Inspirational, calm and knowledgeable he was slight of stature but a giant in terms of his love for Jesus and his ability to explain who He is and what He wants from His believers; obedience and humility as we serve God the Father and our fellow mankind.
AK Pillay
Armugam Kistan Pillay
May 25, 2020
Your message, mannerism, sense and style of presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ pierced and captured my heart many years ago. Off recent, we have been gripped by many sermons and the defence of the Gospel. we are indeed thankful for YouTube and radio stations around the world. As a South African of Indian descent, your many stories of India and your travels around the world was so beautifully and well told. I recall your many stories especially about the British journalist Malcolm Muggeridge (Apology if spelling is wrong). and his experience with the Indian lady in the river Ganges who was a leprous woman ... "it was my heart that was ugly, not her". I love the explanations of the four absolutes; evil, justice, forgiveness and love - al came together in one moment of time, on a mount called Calvary. We receive a daily broadcast on our local radio station - Impact Radio in Pretoria South Africa. He will sorely missed on earth but he has completed his race. May he enjoy his eternal rest with Jesus. I so loved to meet him in person or be in a live meeting/ audience but we will meet some day. I am a third generation Indian South African, my grandparents hail from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, South India.
Julio
May 25, 2020
To die in Christ is to live for ever. Ravi ran the race, reached the end and obtained his eternal victory. Aleluya Glory be to God. May God guide and strenthen his family. God bless all.
Shirley Sparks
May 25, 2020
Ravi Zacharias will be sadly missed. Loved his ministry. I first listened to Ravi on the radio and later occasional TV programs when I could find them. He was a wonderful teacher. I pray God will comfort his family and associates. Praying also for continual blessing on RZIM.
Narda Kirkpatrick
May 25, 2020
Oh, how I loved your love for the gospel of Jesus Christ. How I shudder of the thought of you not being in this world telling us how to proclaim his word - truth- . Then I realize how much you are loved by others like your immediate family as well as other Christians all around the world. The Holy Spirit was alive in you and shed deep intimate piercing of one's soul. I know it's true- like the White House secretary said, you live on - your words proclaiming truth - God's holiness & truth - Jesus Christ s supremacy! I loved you at the first time I heard you speak - telling of the only thing that gave you life on your bed - hearing of Jesus Christ loving you and dying for you to live - really live. Thank you Ravi Zacharais, thank you , Lord Jesus Christ , I can live because you live still in me as I mourn deeply for the lost of a true beautiful man. Please Lord - save my husband . Please Lord Jesus.
Reginald Stanley
May 25, 2020
God strenghten those of us who are disciples of your teaching, that we may be just a portion of influence for Jesus that you were and even now still.
May 25, 2020
I give thanks to God for Ravi Zacharias. I thank his family for sharing him with the rest of us and I pray that God will bless you all and the RZIM team and strengthen each at this difficult time. LOVE & PRAYERS
Dee
May 25, 2020
Thank you for your strong witness for our Lord Jesus Christ!!! See you in heaven!
Edwin A.
May 25, 2020
Hello Ravi Zacharias Family,
This is Edwin from New York.
I know you're going thru a very tough time, and I want to you know I'm here to support you in any way possible.You and your family will be in my prayers.
From my readings, I want to paraphrase a passage for lost loved ones:
Ravi who is a very faithful servant of Jesus is now raised above all earthly problems and the everlasting joys and light of Heaven are his.
For he is in a very high place in Paradise.
With Love and Gratitude,
Edwin
Felicia Monroe
May 24, 2020
My name is Felicia Monroe and there are no words to explain the impact Ravi Zacharias has had on my Christian and educational life. Thank you Ravi for your example, I needed it.
James Murphy
May 24, 2020
You will be miss thank you for guiding me through my Christian life Ravi I was truly bless to hear u and to watch u on tv may GODBless your family .
Tahasha Impastato
May 24, 2020
My heart is heavy to have just learned that earlier this week, the world lost yet another giant of the faith, a prince and gentleman, Dr. Ravi Zacharias. Though heaven is rejoicing those left behind are saddened at this loss. Few could expound on the God's word like RZ! I believe he impacted many for the kingdom of God.
I believe upon your arrival Our Lord said, well done, my son, enter in!
Karen DeSain
May 24, 2020
I have listened to Ravi for so long, at least the early 80's when I was pulled in so many directions, raising a family and working. Sometimes life was a blur. But every time I heard Ravi's voice, I had to stop and listen and absorb the wisdom he shared with gentleness and compassion. He is my mentor and friend, and I feel a deep sense of loss, although I am thankful that I will one day see him face to face.
His life was Christ, and his death has been gain. Well done, Ravi.
God bless his wonderful family who have so generously shared him with the world for so long.
Paula A Riccio
May 24, 2020
I will miss Ravi. I enjoyed and learnt a lot from Ravi's ministries on the radio.
Ted Vafeas
May 24, 2020
Knowing society was asking very difficult spiritual questions in which I was ill prepared to answer I sought out answers from this Godly man. How my heart was blessed every time I heard him speak. His love for The Lord and others gave answers before he uttered a word. I loved this brother from afar. In the presence of The Lord all of his questions will be answered. Praying for his family,
Ted Vafeas
Karen Shelley
May 24, 2020
Thankful for the blessing of his ministry and those he trained.Thankful for his testimony and the example of his marriage, love of family, and mentoring those who follow the great commission. Thankful for his books, articles, podcasts and recorded presentations.
Sandra Felton
May 24, 2020
Our sad loss. His happy gain. We rest in that.wonderful fact.
Gregg McKinney
May 24, 2020
WHAT A MAN!!! I thank God for His gift to us in the person of Ravi. Condolences to the Zacharias family and thank you for allowing him to use his gift to the world supported by your love and sacrifice. I am near tears thinking of someone who has challenged my very soul with the Word of God and helped to solidify my world view on meaning, morality, destiny and above all love.
Arthur Paschal
May 24, 2020
Truly I loss, but Gods gain.
Virginia Sanders
May 24, 2020
Though we are saddened by the Homegoing of this faithful man of God,his example encourages me, to persevere with the Gospel of Jesus Christ here where I am placed to serve His kingdom. As a widow with adult children and grandchildren of my own, may our Lord grant you solace in grief, His hope for each day, wisdom for the days ahead.
George Arensman
May 24, 2020
May your message live on. Peace and love to you and your family.
Pam newhart
May 24, 2020
So sad to hear of the passing of Ravi but know he is hearing "Well Done.." I was fascinated by him and so thankful for his messages. Even when I had to listen again and again to catch what I missed while my mind processed the details of his words. (smiling)
My heart goes out to family and those close to him . I pray for God's comforting arms to embrace you during this time and always.
Joaquim Rodrigues
May 24, 2020
Lord Jesus christ .
We thank you for Ravi Zacharias and his time on earth.
Jacinth Bachmann
May 24, 2020
You have fought a good fight and you have finish your course henceforth is laid up for you crown of righteousness. You have taught us well and left us with a legacy of greater understanding of God's words. You will be greatly missed but I look forward to the day when we all will be together again I pray that your family finds strength and peace. It is well Ravi it is well with your soul greatly missed.
Jacinth Bachmann
May 24, 2020
You have fought a good fight and you have finish your course henceforth is laid up for you crown of righteousness. You have taught us well and left us with a legacy of s greater understanding of God's words. You will be greatly missed but I look forward to the day when we all will be together again I pray that your family finds strength and peace. It is well Ravi it is well with your soul greatly missed.
Remo Raj
May 24, 2020
Tears roll my eyes as i loose one of the world renowned teacher and apoligist from India. I heard the news just on 24th and i coudnt rest my eyes and was greatly shocked to hear the message that he had died. I really coudnt digest. he has inspired me a lot in many things.
Well its Jesus who wanted him back to Heaven. On this Ascension sunday I pray that his soul will rest in peace and the Lord will comfort his family members.
Its a great loss for India and for the whole world.
Bobby Leyva
May 24, 2020
West Texas (El Paso) will miss you.
Thank you for your service to the Lord, and the world.
Priscilla Luke
May 24, 2020
From when I saw him in Lincoln, Nebraska Rosemunt Alliance church I have been encouraged and blessed by his ministry, I always have so many questions and his work always blessed and encouraged me. I imagine him sharing a meal with my father and brother, in the presence of our Lord, as he did in Lincoln so many years ago. What a joy he must be feeling. I am thinking of the song "I Can Only Imagine"
Love from West Texas
Bobby Leyva
May 24, 2020
THE LAMP OF PEACE
I remember the lamp turned on for me,
From a gentle voice of Chennai,
His words that fed millions upon millions,
A lamp for all to see and hear.
The lamp beared the news of the gospel,
From a gentle voice of Chennai,
How the scholars and the learned were amazed,
A lamp for all to see and hear.
He was a humble servant of Jesus,
Making disciples of all nations,
Something he did not take lightly,
How he loved his family and his Lord.
We are better for his words,
Though we weep his death,
A gentle voice from Chennai,
He now stands in Paradise,
Oh good and faithful servant,
We shall see him again,
The lamp.
From Chennai.
A lamp for all to see and hear.
--B. Leyva
Farewell my brother that I did not get a chance to meet. I hope my parents get to fellowship with you in heaven. God bless and thank you Margie. All your family. What a great sacrifice for the gospel your family did. May the Lord assuage you and the Zecharias family of the painful loss. The world is better because of Ravi's service and mission.
*Attached is a picture where I wrote in my Bible back in 2003 from one of his teachings. I will never forget Ravi.
Gloria Shepard
May 24, 2020
I loved Ravi and loved watching his program.
He was able to reach even those of us that are not highly educated. He exuted kindness , and
Compassion. The love of Christ was all over him. He has gone home to his reward. Prayers for his family.
Shonda Jones
May 24, 2020
2 Timothy 4:7 ~ You have fought a good fight, You have finished the course and you have kept the faith.......Well Done thou good and faithful servant....
Shonda Jones
May 23, 2020
WELL DONE THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.......ETERNAL LIFE WITH THE KING OF KINGS IS NOW YOUR HOME......DANCE ON MY BROTHER...DANCE ON❤
Joanne Groulx
May 23, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to Ravi's family and loved ones. He will be greatly missed by many. I'm grateful for his wisdom, humility, faithfulness and gentle spirit. Looking forward to meeting him in glory with our Savior. Rest in peace.
Thomas Bruns
May 23, 2020
Daily podcasts and YouTube videos make up most of my days. Thanks to Ravi and the many lives that have stemmed from him my life is really good even though it doesn't look like it. Thank you Jesus!
Manny Fernandez
May 23, 2020
For the last seventeen years of my life I have been walking with the Lord. Shortly after my born again moment, I came to know of Ravi's ministry. Ever since I came across his path, I can hardly think of a day going by where I did not hear some type of material from him. Whether it was a sermon, a debate, a speaking engagement, and even taking a course from RZIM school of apologetics during a college program which desire was sparked by Ravi.
Ravi's voice will forever live in the minds of those who heard him speak. It is almost impossible to not have been challenged by his brilliance, but more importantly, challenged by his humility.
May your mansion in the Father's house match your ability to love His flock!
Anne Elizabeth Cox
May 23, 2020
Forever you Ravi have made an imprint on our lives. Always pointing us to Him. God used you for such a time as this, and now your Welcome Home at the exact moment He fore knew. Until we meet around the throne we will continue on here as we each are called in our our sphere of influence. Worldwide or small. Its our priority represent Him well. In Gods Care. Colossians 1:27 In Christ alone our Hope of Glory♀
Sylvia Persaud
May 23, 2020
God be glorified in your transition to heaven. You glorified Him while you sojourned on earth.......you will be saying over and over again....MY GOD HOW GREAT THOU ART.
Guiselle Dickson
May 23, 2020
Thank you Ravi for the endless hours of teaching that I received from you. You were a light in the dark halls of academia. Your love and compassion for people shined through you and lit up the room.
Ravi, good and faithful servant!
Guiselle Dickson
May 23, 2020
James Lawson
May 23, 2020
What a friend though never met or seen in person. Thanks be to God for this gift.
Anne White
May 23, 2020
Thank you, Ravi, for all you did and all you meant to so many. I know you are resting in peace with God. You will be sorely missed on earth. My condolences to your family.
Mannie Hailu
May 23, 2020
You finished your race, now you'll receive your crown from the one you served tirelessly.
RIP great servant of our Lord
Mike Ooten
May 23, 2020
The world in the Christian church has lost a great giant of the faith in Jesus Christ I was privileged to hear Ravi speak once at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
With that Indian accent and some Indian wordsI shall never forget that beautiful smile with amazing intellect covered with love for all people. I wonder and am so glad he could speak with such acute analysis of every religion and skepticism of past or present. He seemed to have memorized all his quotes. What struck me most was his understanding of even atheism with compassion and treatment of all with value. My heart was attracted to all his talks on Let my people think and learned so much for my Christian journey. My favorite book was his Jesus among other gods that struck me so deepsuch a book for seeing the uniqueness and superiority of Jesus in a fresh and creative way that really astounomy mind. I have wept so much of his passing and pray the Lord will be close and comfort his family. His best sermon for me was on Ezekiel 10.
I know he is in heaven with the one He loved but so how I miss him
GEORGE HARRIS
May 23, 2020
Thank you so much for all your hard work Ravi! You helped change my life, I love You! My prayers for your family dealing with your passing this World. Straight into the Loving Arms of JESUS !
Kathryn Oshaughnessy
May 23, 2020
Shirley Marsh
May 23, 2020
Ravi has left a huge void for us on earth. I loved listening to his messages, in fact, I want to hear all he has ever shared. My heart is heavy for his family.
Lorna Russell
May 23, 2020
I am indeed saddened to hear of the passing of this great man of God in a time when we needed him most. But God knows that Ravi needed to come home now. His work on earth is done and he needs rest. May his soul rest in peace and may I get the chance to meet him when the Lord calls me home. He has been such a an eloquent speaker that never ceased in his many talks and sermons, to expound the fact, that Jesus is the only answer to today's problems. I loved listening to him, and was always impressed and awed with such an ability to quote passages from memory. He was an amazing person and will be greatly missed. My condolences to his loving wife Margie, his children, and extended family, during this time of loss. May the God of heaven, whom he loved and preached about, comfort you all until you meet again around the throne of God in heaven. May God be with you, May His face shine upon you, and may He give you all His peace. God bless. Be comforted that he is at rest.
Norman and Patty Gibson
May 23, 2020
What a wonderful man, so Blessed. He was like Moses whose face was radiant in light. You knew his intellect was given by God.
May he rest in the arms of our Savior......
Owuraku Quayson
May 23, 2020
I grew up in a christian home and so i grew up loving God. As i grew older i realized had so many questions for the father i loved so much but not many could answer until i found Ravi. I learned so much about God an His wisdom through this man and how to seek my own answers in the word of God. Thank you Ravi for allowing God to work through you to save so many.
I regret not being able to meet you here on earth but i am confident we will meet in Heaven
Susie S
May 23, 2020
Thank you Ravi, for your inspired teaching. You've rekindled the flame for apologetics in my life. You were and are a gift to the Body. Praying comfort for your lovely family even as the world rejoices that you are now home with your Savior. We know that He has welcomed you with well done.' I never got to see you here personally, but I'll look for you when I get there!
Michael Bogdan
May 23, 2020
I first met Ravi in 1980 while attending Dalat School Sandycroft in Penang, Malaysia. As a student who attended chapel services for Spiritual Emphasis Week with Ravi speaking during that week we were invited to spend time with him in his bungalow on campus to discuss spiritual matters with him. I spent every moment I could with Ravi and looking back to that time I can honestly say that no one profoundly affected my life spiritually as he did then.
God bless you my dear friend and when you have a moment, please give my love to my missionary evangelist father Daniel Michael Bogdan (another great and powerful man of God) who is up there in heaven with you. Farewell...we shall one day meet again on that distant shore.
Ruth Godoy Carter
May 23, 2020
I heard on YouTube Ravi Zacharias today without knowing he was gone. I saw it by chance tonight when going through YouTube again. I couldn't believe it and went on line to see if it was true. I'm very sad about his passing. My condolences go to the his family and for all of us who never met him but loved and appreciated his talent and ministry. I hope to meet him in heaven one day as I never had the chance here. And there will be no separation or sadness.
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