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1 | Apologetics for every Christian? | 1 Pet 3:15 | Makarios | 8819 | ||
Should every Christian be involved in the work of apologetics? | ||||||
2 | Apologetics for every Christian? | 1 Pet 3:15 | Lionstrong | 8828 | ||
Greetings, Nolan Although one would expect those gifted as evangelists (Ehp 4:11) to be more adept in apologetics, Peter's letter is general and addressed to all God's people. As such, we're all to "sanctify Christ as Lord in (our) hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks (us) to give an account for the hope that is in (us), yet with gentleness and reverence." However, to answer your question: No, there's no command that we all be directly involved in this good work. But we should all have an answer (defense) for those who ask what is the reason for our optimism, that is, our hope of eternal life, our hope of eternal bliss in the presence of God, our hope even in the midst of suffering and loss of loved ones, our hope of the resurrection and glory, our hope in Christ our Savior. Also, it cannot be overemphasized that our answer to those who ask should not be harsh or curt, but gentle and reverent. |
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3 | Apologetics for every Christian? | 1 Pet 3:15 | Makarios | 8845 | ||
Hello again, Lionstrong! I believe that every Christian should be involved in the work of apologetics. It is truly unfortunate that many Christians today seem to be secret-agent Christians who have never "blown their cover" before an unregenerate world. The fact is, many Christians have little or no impact on their world for Christ or for Christian values. The task of apologetics begins with a single person- you. "Apologetics" comes from the Greek word apologia, which means 'defense.' Apologetics focuses on the defense of Christianity. Apologetics provides well-reasoned evidences to the nonbeliever as to why he should choose Christianity. Apologetics can be used to show the unbeliever that all other options really aren't options at all, since they are false. Apologetics can remove the mental roadblocks that prevent nonbelievers from responding to the gospel. Not only does it provide a defense for the faith, it also provides security to Christians who need to be sure that their faith is not a blind leap, but faith founded on fact. It is grounds for our faith and demonstrates why we believe what we believe. No wonder God calls each of us to "contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3). We must 'tell it like it is', taking Martin Luther's example. And you and I are called to give answers (1 Peter 3:15). The only way to be always prepared to give an answer is to have become equipped with answers. :) Nolan |
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