Apologetics is the technical term for "the defense of the faith." It does not mean apologizing for your faith. The Greek word apologia is used, for example, in 1 Peter 3:15--
1Pe 3:15 but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; 1Pe 3:16 yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
In this passage, the word "defense" is translated from the Greek "apologia." Literally, it refers to giving an answer in one's own defense. So, Apologetics is the defense of the faith, answering those who gainsay the Gospel.
Saved and Sure is a friend of mine. He's a rather well aged brother who has been of a valued pastoral influence to many of us dumb Reformed Baptists, and he's just having fun with y'all. In other words, we stand here today in part because of his advice and encouragement. He knows full well what that text means and is in full agreement with it. He's saying "Give a reason" but don't apologize when you do so. That's a good word.
Aaron, read the text to which you were referred, before passing judgment on a man who has been ministering the Word of God since you were a gleam in your daddy's eye. I assure you that my friend believes quite well in giving an answer for the faith (1 Peter 3:15), and he knows the Scriptures extraordinarily well.
His text was:
A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones. Prov.17:22
Savedandsure:
ReplyDeleteApologetics is the technical term for "the defense of the faith." It does not mean apologizing for your faith. The Greek word apologia is used, for example, in 1 Peter 3:15--
1Pe 3:15 but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you;
1Pe 3:16 yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
In this passage, the word "defense" is translated from the Greek "apologia." Literally, it refers to giving an answer in one's own defense. So, Apologetics is the defense of the faith, answering those who gainsay the Gospel.
I guess savedandsure would have told Paul not to cater to the Greeks who asked "what would this idle babler say?"
ReplyDeleteYou can be pretty sure that a position that would correct the apostle Paul's practices is, well, wrong.
Mr. Manata,
ReplyDeleteIt appears that savedandsure was not familiar with the term "apologist," which is why I provided the comment I did.
Gentlemen,
ReplyDeleteSaved and Sure is a friend of mine. He's a rather well aged brother who has been of a valued pastoral influence to many of us dumb Reformed Baptists, and he's just having fun with y'all. In other words, we stand here today in part because of his advice and encouragement. He knows full well what that text means and is in full agreement with it. He's saying "Give a reason" but don't apologize when you do so. That's a good word.
Aaron, read the text to which you were referred, before passing judgment on a man who has been ministering the Word of God since you were a gleam in your daddy's eye. I assure you that my friend believes quite well in giving an answer for the faith (1 Peter 3:15), and he knows the Scriptures extraordinarily well.
ReplyDeleteHis text was:
A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones. Prov.17:22