The Christian should always be ready to defend the faith with gentleness and respect. In part 8 of 1 Peter: Culture Conflict Counsel, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Peter 3:14-16.
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Study Notes
But if you suffer for righteousness’ sake… be prepared to make a defense
A Proper Defense…
- Courage
- Holiness
- A reason for your hope
- Gentleness and respect
- Integrity
- Good behavior
Defense- “Apologia”- Apologetics
Christian Apologetics is the task of defending Christianity’s basic truth claims and world view. It seeks to defend the rationality of the faith against the objections of skeptics, remove stumbling blocks to faith of those seeking truth and strengthen the faith of believers.
Varieties of Apologetics
Key Resources
- Authors
- Books
- Websites
Key Considerations
- God the Holy Spirit alone regenerates and saves people.
- You are called to be prepared with a reason for your hope- not necessarily be an expert in all matters of apologetics.
- The most compelling defense of the faith is holy character and good conduct.
Applying the Text
- A simple testimony
- A reason for your hope
- Holy character and good conduct
- Know apologetic resources