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NASB | 1 Peter 3:15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy--acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect. [Is 8:12, 13] |
Subject: Are Christian apologetics unbiblical? |
Bible Note: Kalos, regarding arguers, there's 2 Tim 6.3,4 "If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions..." NASB I heard a joke recently: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are lying in a glade looking up at the stars. Holmes: Observe the sky, tell me what do you see, Dr. Watson. Watson: I see the Milky Way in all it's transfiguring glory, a spray of celestial baublery athwart an indigo firmament. What folly to fancy ourselves anything more than dust motes on a whirling bag of dust. Vanity, vanity is what I see. What do you see, Mr. Holmes? Holmes: Watson, you idiot, someone stole the tent! Some people are going to see, some aren't. Colin |