What Is Christian Apologetics?

Why would anyone, or why should anyone become a Christian? Why should anyone place their faith in Jesus Christ – a man who lived over two thousand years ago? There have certainly been various and sundry answers to this question throughout this history of Christianity. Christian apologetics is both the science and art of answering this question by using reasons and evidence.

what is christian apologetics

The word apologetics first appears in the New Testament in 1 Peter 3:15 where the Apostle Peter addressed early Christians in Asia Minor (a Roman province) who were suffering persecution because of their faith in Christ. He writes:

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense (apologiato anyone who asks you for a reason (logosfor the hope that is within you: yet do it with gentleness and respect (ESV).

Within this one verse, Christian apologetics is summarized nicely. Christian apologetics can be summarized in two parts: (a) objective reasons and evidence that Christianity is true (it corresponds to reality) and, (b) the communication of that truth to the world.

Proclaiming the Evidence
For Christianity
and Cross-Examining
Claims Against It

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