What is Apologetics
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The word “apologetics” comes from the Greek word apologia, meaning “to offer a defense”—and it’s something the Bible says every Christian is supposed to do. Peter says, “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect” (1 Pet 3:15). The Greek word for “defense” in that verse is apologia, so, in a broad sense, the Bible is saying we’re all called to be apologists.
Jude 3 tells us to “contend for the faith delivered once and for all to the saints,” and 2 Cor 10:5 talks about “… tearing down arguments and all pride that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” …
Barry, John D., Michael S. Heiser, et al. Faithlife Study Bible. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012. Print.
Excerpt
The word “apologetics” comes from the Greek word apologia, meaning “to offer a defense”—and it’s something the Bible says every Christian is supposed to do. Peter says, “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect” (1 Pet 3:15). The Greek word for “defense” in that verse is apologia, so, in a broad sense, the Bible is saying we’re all called to be apologists.
Jude 3 tells us to “contend for the faith delivered once and for all to the saints,” and 2 Cor 10:5 talks about “… tearing down arguments and all pride that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” …
Barry, John D., Michael S. Heiser, et al. Faithlife Study Bible. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012. Print.
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