Merely in your hearts revere Christ every bit Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you take. Just practise this with gentleness and respect… 1 Peter 3:15

I'm not sure where I picked this upwardly, but when I was younger I believed that every skillful Christian needed to be a skillful apologist. And being a skilful apologist meant being a good debater to debate people into accepting the gospel. Learn all the arguments and counter-arguments. Don't back down. Intermission down every objection until they have no choice only to take the Truth and become a Christian.

Interestingly, every bit I just wrote out what I once believed apologetics to be, I realized something was missing: Jesus. In this perspective, information technology'due south not about Jesus, it's about winning, whether a soul or the argument. It'due south about getting someone to have a prepare of propositions and a label.

Scripture actually gives us a unlike approach to apologetics: "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 yous have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear censor, so that those who speak maliciously confronting your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander" (1 Peter 3:15-sixteen). Eyes on Jesus. Gentleness, respect, and humility. And a readiness to share the promise that we profess because nosotros know Jesus Christ. This should be our attitude towards apologetics.

Today, imagine Jesus going with you throughout your day. Allow his presence remind you to interact with others with gentleness and respect.

By Jessica Rust

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