The Biblical Command for Christian Apologetics - 5 Minute Apologetics apologetics with Dr Fretwell
Theology and Apologetics PodcastOctober 17, 202600:07:435.05 MB

The Biblical Command for Christian Apologetics - 5 Minute Apologetics apologetics with Dr Fretwell

Biblical Command for Christian Apologetics (5 Key Verses) | Five Minute Apologetics Dr. Thomas Fretwell explains the biblical mandate for Christian apologetics by walking through five key passages that command believers to defend and clarify the faith. Using 1 Peter 3:15, he teaches Christians to honour Christ as Lord, be prepared to give an apologia with reasons for their hope, and respond with gentleness and respect. He then highlights 2 Corinthians 10:5 on destroying arguments raised against the knowledge of God and taking thoughts captive to Christ, noting changing historical challenges to Christianity. Jude 1:3 calls believers to contend for the faith once delivered, emphasising that good apologists must be good theologians. Colossians 2:8 warns against being taken captive by worldly philosophy and empty deception, and Philippians 1:7 links the defence and confirmation of the gospel. He previews a future episode addressing objections to apologetics.