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INTRODUCTION TO APOLOGETICS

by Dr. Andrew Corbett, created 3rd June 2020

But in your hearts honour Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense [Gr. ‘apologia’]
to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
First Peter 3:15

The word apologetics is used in First Peter 3:15. As you can see in the English Standard Version above, the Greek word apologia means “to make a defense”. For Christians, the implication of First Peter 3:15 is that we should each be ready to answer the questions which those who are curious about God, the Bible, and Christianity are asking. Below is a summary of the types of questions which are often asked, and how they can be answered.

Apologetics is about being ready to answer questions:

There will be more apologetic resources to follow.

© Dr. Andrew Corbett, 3rd June 2020 from Legana, Tasmania; updated 8 August 2025, Melbourne, Australia
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