APOLOGETICS
No, It does not mean an apology for our faith. In I Peter 3:15, Peter gives us aninstruction, to always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for the reason for the hope that is in you.
Apologetics is the intellectual defense of our faith, providing evidence and reasonable arguments to support its truth.
Why us this important? Well, many think believing in Jesus is like believing in Santa Clause or the tooth fairy when, in fact, we have many tools to give evidence that God is the creator, and that Jesus is His Son who came to earth to redeem us.
What methods are used to defend our faith:
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Using scientific arguments to establish the existence of God.
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Using historical evidence and archeological discoveries.
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Establishing that other believe systems and worldviews are irrational and contradictory.
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We present our testimony and that of millions of people whose lives have been transformed through a relationship with Jesus, as the Lord and Savior.
Why is this important? Our culture makes us question our faith at every turn. If we know why we believe what we believe, our faith is strengthened, we are better communicators, ultimately gaining greater conviction and deeper understanding of the things of God.
There are many wonderful ministries that can help. Here are a few:
Cross examined.org
Apologetics Canada.com
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