What is Apologetics?

Apologetics is the branch of Christianity that deals with the defense and establishment of the Christian faith.  Christian Apologetics is something every true believer should be involved in even if it is only a little.

“But in your hearts revere 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” – 1 Peter 3:15

Going forward you will be seeing more from New Life in regards to apologetics. We will be teaching courses designed to secure us in our faith in the face of the Post-Modern society that we currently face.

Pastor David Poisson

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apologetics

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

apol·o·get·ics

\-tiks\

1. systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine)

2. a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of Christianity

Christian apologetics is the discipline that deals with a rational defense of Christianity. The term, "apologetics" comes from the Greek word apologia, which means, "to give a reason or defense." For the Christian, apologetics may include effectively explaining why we believe that God is real, the Bible is true, or that Jesus is the Savior.

1 Peter 3:15 contains the admonition, ". . . be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason for the hope that is in you. . . ." The same wording is found in Philippians 1:7 and 1:17, where Paul said that he is "set for the defense of the Gospel." The principle is echoed in Jude 3, as believers are encouraged to "earnestly contend for the faith."  Examples of using evidence and sound reasoning to minister to individuals (Luke 21:14; Acts 25:16, 26:23-24; I Corinthians 9:3).

Apologetics deals with support for (and defense of) the core beliefs of Christianity. Examples are such topics as defending the authority and trustworthiness of scripture; presenting evidence in defense of Jesus Christ, His resurrection, and the Christian faith in general; and exposing the flawed reasoning behind many of the popular arguments against Christianity.

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