References
The reference for the verses that command us to be ready to explain the reasons for our faith.
What is 1 Peter 3:15-16?
When talking about apologetics, 1 Peter 3:15 is often called this.
The flagship verses of apologetics.
The Greek word for apologetics.
What is apologia?
Based on Acts 1:1-41 readings, these people served as fantastic role models for us.
What are the apostles?
The Holy Spirit paved the way for the apostles to do this.
What is explaining their faith in unorthodox ways?
Those who heard the apostles speak heard them in their own language.
What is Acts 1:1-12?
The term for explaining the reasons for our faith.
What is the practice called "apologetics"?
The meaning of apologia.
What is defense or a reason.
How the apostles were fantastic role models for us.
What is by providing reasons why they believed in what Jesus had done?
Peter reminds his readers that they will be called to do this.
What is called to give an account for what they believe and why?
The verse that states is it easier to believe in a miracle rather than any other explanation.
What is Acts 2:15?
Christians need to be ready to do this with their beliefs.
What is share the reasons for their beliefs?
This is what defense or apology is not to apologize for what one believes, but it is this instead.
What is a formalized articulated defense for what was witnessed?
Who will empower Christians to fulfill the command in 1 Peter 3:15.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What the apostles did because were speaking to a Jewish audience.
What is they knew their audience knew the Jewish Scriptures and appealed to this background knowledge to create a starting point?
Paul appeals to eyewitness accounts and common knowledge.
What are Acts 2:22 and Acts 2:32?
The definition for apologetics.
What is the practice of defending one's beliefs?
This is how we are to share the hope that is in us based on 1 Peter 3:15-16.
What is with meekness and fear, having a good conscience?
These are the two things Peter tried to convince his audience about in regard to the Lord Jesus Christ.
What are His Lordship and the need for salvation?
These are the two ways Peter preached on Jesus Christ as the ultimate goal and focus of the conversation.
What is preaching on the reality and evidence of Jesus as Messiah?
The three references for the apostles appealing to common ground with their audience by arguing for the fulfillment of Scripture.
What are Acts 2:16-21, Acts 2:25-28, and Acts 2:34-35?
The core concept for apologetics.
What is "Christians need to be ready to share the reasons for their beliefs"?
We will be equipped for the good work of apologetics when we are this.
What is humble and we prepare ourselves to defend the faith.
This is the goal of apologetics.
What is letting the Spirit lead you, finding common ground, and using evidence to lead someone to the knowledge of Jesus' saving act of His death and resurrection?
This is what it is called to partner in God's work.
What is a privilege?