READY TO ANSWER

” First Peter 3.15

1A. First, ALWAYS BE READY TO APOLOGIZE What I am referring to is a particular word Peter uses in our text, a word that’s translated “answer.” It translates the Greek word “ ,” and means to defend, not to excuse. [1] In other words, always be ready to defend your position. Always be ready to defend to another person your reason for believing your sins are forgiven and for believing that you are a child of God. This is apologetics.

2A. Next, RECOGNIZE THAT CHRISTIANITY IS A FAITH THAT IS BASED UPON FACTS

3A. Finally, THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE [1] A. T. Roberston, Word Pictures In The New Testament