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God vs Science

This is an edited extract from Can Science Explain Everything? by John C Lennox (January 2019). The book is the first of a series in a joint venture with the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, Zacharias Institute, and The Good Book Company. “Surely you can’t be...

Objection Overruled

By William A. Dembski & Sean McDowell This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 31, number 5 (2008). For further information or to subscribe to the Christian Research Journal go to: http://www.equip.org. Synopsis The controversy...

A “Sign” of the Times

So sorry rabbi… Recently a friend of mine gave me a short clip out of a local newspaper to read (see below) and asked my opinion about what it said.  My friend knows that I’m a Christian and where I stand on issues of faith, but I think he was trying to get me to see...

Starting a Grassroots Apologetics Ministry

Starting an Apologetic Ministry I had the privilege of speaking with Chris Arnzen of Iron Sharpens Iron Radio about the birth of New York Apologetics and how to start an apologetics ministry.  We know that "unless the Lord builds it, it's laborers labor in vain", so...

Beware the Hebrew Roots Movement

Hebrew Roots is dangerous! In my recent radio interview with Chris Arnzen on the Iron Sharpens Iron Radio Show, I was asked a question about the Hebrew Roots movement.  Although I've heard about the movement and knew some basic information, I promised to post some...

Who was Jesus? | NY Minute

We're using the "Handbook of Apologetics" by Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli to go over the arguments for the existence of God.  Today, we will be covering the above referenced subject in relation to the existence of God. Dr. Kreeft teaches logic in two major...

The Deity of Jesus: the alternative | NY Minute

We're using the "Handbook of Apologetics" by Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli to go over the arguments for the existence of God.  Today, we will be covering the above referenced subject in relation to the existence of God. Dr. Kreeft teaches logic in two major...

Jesus’ Divinity leads to Trustworthiness | NY Minute

We're using the "Handbook of Apologetics" by Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli to go over the arguments for the existence of God.  Today, we will be covering the above referenced subject in relation to the existence of God. Dr. Kreeft teaches logic in two major...

Divinity of Jesus Difficulties | NY Minute

We're using the "Handbook of Apologetics" by Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli to go over the arguments for the existence of God.  Today, we will be covering the above referenced subject in relation to the existence of God. Dr. Kreeft teaches logic in two major...

Evolution: Science Fable, or fact?

This hilarious video on evolution illustrates the absurdity of the Theory of Evolution and the consequences that follow.  On evolution, you have no significant value or meaning.  

Apologetics – The Term

Even though the word Apologetics sounds like it is connected to the word apologize, it isn’t.  Apologetics comes from the Greek word apologia, which means a legal defense as in a court of law. Apologetics is used to make a case for the truth of Christianity.

Peter uses the word apologia in:

1 Peter 3:15 (NASB95)

but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense (apologia) to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;

Notice Three Important Aspects of this Verse

  1. Always be ready or prepared to make a defense
  2. To everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you
  3. Yet, with gentleness and reverence

So what’s the take away?

  • The English word Apologetics is derived from the biblical Greek word apologia. (1 Peter 3:15)
  • Apologia means to make a legal defense.
  • We are to be prepared to make this defense to anyone or everyone who asks.
  • Apologetics is to be handled gently and respectfully.

The Bible and Apologetics

You may be asking yourself, are there examples of Apologetics in the bible?

Here are 3 Biblical Examples of Apologetics in use:

  • Jesus defended himself in John 14:11, notice how Jesus defends his position.

John 14:11 (NASB95)

 “Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me; otherwise believe because of the works themselves.”

  • Paul argues the existence of God through His physical creation in Acts 14:17.

Acts 14:17 (NASB95) and yet He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.

  • Again Paul argues from nature in Romans 1:20

Romans 1:20 (NASB95)

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.


Why Should I Learn Apologetics?

  1. The culture is departing from biblical truth.
  2. The culture is becoming the basis of what’s acceptable in society, replacing biblical truth.
  3. The truths of the Christian faith are under intense scrutiny, being reassessed so that publicly Christianity is no longer considered the societal norm, but quickly becoming an outdated fringe ideology.
  4. Apologetics will help ground our young men and woman in a way that will help them as they encounter skeptics in their high schools and universities.

As the culture gets darker we are commanded to let our light shine. (Matt. 5:16)

Are you ready?

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