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Personal Evangelism: Apologetics

One skill in personal evangelism is apologetics, the ability to rationally explain and give defense for what you believe. 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;
  • Acts 25:16;
  • 1 Corinthians 9:3;
  • 2 Corinthians 10:5-6;
  • Philippians 1:7;
  • 2 Timothy 4:16, and
  • 1 Peter 3:15.

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

“…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,” (1 Peter 3:15).

“Apologetics is the work of convincing people to change their views.”

One skill in personal evangelism is apologetics, the ability to rationally explain and give defense for what you believe.

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;
  • Acts 25:16;
  • 1 Corinthians 9:3;
  • 2 Corinthians 10:5-6;
  • Philippians 1:7;
  • 2 Timothy 4:16, and
  • 1 Peter 3:15.

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

“…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,” (1 Peter 3:15).

“Apologetics is the work of convincing people to change their views.”

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