Christian Apologetics(Standing with the Truth and Proclaiming the Truth)

FacilitatorSaya Silas Lian (MA, MBA, DMin, PhD)

Introduction• The word "apologetics" comes from the Greek

word "apologia," pronounced "ap-ol-og-ee’-ah." It means, "a verbal defense." It is used eight times in the New Testament: Acts 22:1; 25:16; 1 Cor. 9:3; 2 Cor. 10:5-6; Phil. 1:7; 2 Tim. 4:16, and 1 Pet. 3:15.

• But it is the last verse that is most commonly associated with Christian apologetics.

Objectives• "...but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts,

always be ready to answer to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you with gentleness and respect" (1 Pet. 3:15).

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