Know Why You Believe In What You Believe In:

An Introduction to Apologetics:

My friend, not only are we to make Christ Lord of our lives, as Christians we should be able to give a ready defense for what we believe in. The Greek word used for 'give a defense' is, Apologia. This is where we get the word 'Apologetics', which is the branch of theology that deals with the Defense of the Gospel.

It is used seven times in the New Testament:

Acts 22:1; 25:16; I Corinthians 9:3; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Philippians 1:7; 2 Timothy 4:16 and 
1 Peter 3:15. But it is the latter verse that is most commonly associated with Christian apologetics:

1 Peter 3:15 "...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" (NASB).

Oh my friend, there is so much evidence that supports the Bible! The acronym that helps me identify the evidence of apologetics is:  MAPS


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