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BIBLICAL APOLOGETICS
MONDAY, MARCH 22
Acts 24:10-21

1 Peter 3:14-16

 

“…be ready always to give an answer
to every man that asketh you

a reason of the hope…”

 

BIBLICAL APOLOGETICS
 
Paul’s apologetics is the example for our biblical defence of the faith. He did not give proof or evidence to show that he was not guilty. He declared the gospel in order that the people may know it. He confessed his faith and what he believes in so that the hearers might confess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour only. This will open eyes to see. This is the very first step in defending the faith.
 
What I believe: Paul cheerfully defended himself without anyone’s assistance, except, of course, the Holy Spirit’s, whom the Lord Jesus promised to all His believers. Paul confessed himself to be a Christian and showed to them how Christ is the fulfilment of the revelation to Moses and all the prophets. He worshiped the God of his fathers, for Jesus Christ is the same as Jehovah of the Old Testament. Jesus Himself said, “I and my Father are one” (John 10:30).
 
What I do: Paul again mentioned that it was because of Jesus’ teachings that put him on trial. It was the hope of the resurrection that moved him to go from place to place in order to bring the good news of life eternal for all who believe.
 
It is tempting to rebut unbelievers with facts and figures about Christianity in order for them to believe. Indeed, we have history, archaeology, and even scientific evidences on our side. These are more than enough to destroy the arguments of the ungodly. Nevertheless, their blindness and ignorance will prevent them from seeing the truth. That is why believers are mandated to presuppose the Scriptures (rather than evidences) as the ultimate criterion of truth in all of their thinking and practice.
 
God’s Word is the starting point, and the self-attesting foundation of all thought and intellectual commitment. Since the Scriptures are an expression of the mind of God (1 Cor 2:16), they are God’s logical thoughts. We must presuppose the primacy of Scriptures alone as providing the foundation of all proof. Do you start and end with the Bible in defending the faith?
 
THOUGHT: Am I aware of the depravity of every man without Christ?

PRAYER: Father, remind me of the gospel which has the power to save.

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