What is Christian apologetics?
” Answer: The English word apology comes from a Greek word which basically means to give a defense. Christian apologetics, then, is the science of giving a defense of the Christian faith. There are many skeptics who doubt the existence of God and/or attack belief in the God of the Bible. There are many critics who attack the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible. There are many false teachers who promote false doctrines and deny the key truths of the Christian faith. The mission of Christian apologetics is to combat these movements and instead promote the Christian God and Christian truth. Probably the key verse for Christian apologetics is 1 Peter 3:15, But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect… There is no excuse for a Christian to be completely unable to defend his or her faith. Every Christian should be able to give a reasonable
