Explaining Our Hope

Apologetics for Regular People

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Gary DeLashmutt

Luke 1:1-4; 2 Peter 1:16-18; Romans 1:16

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Not all believers are engaged in regular debates with highly educated scholars and experts. But what is the role of apologetics for those other "regular" people? Apologetics serve to strengthen Christians' faith and help us in our evangelism. Not only verbal but also lifestyle apologetics aid our evangelism, as we live in such a way that helps others see something different and attractive in us and our community. Therefore, we should make an effort to become equipped with and utilize apologetics in our Christian faith.

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Apologetics for Regular People

Luke 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:16-18, Romans 1:16-16

Luke 1:1-4,2 Pet 1:16-18,Rom 1:16-16 Luke 1:1-4, 2Pet 1:16-18, Rom 1:16-16

By Gary DeLashmutt

Teaching Date: 07/11/2013


Not all believers are engaged in regular debates with highly educated scholars and experts. But what is the role of apologetics for those other "regular" people? Apologetics serve to strengthen Christians' faith and help us in our evangelism. Not only verbal but also lifestyle apologetics aid our evangelism, as we live in such a way that helps others see something different and attractive in us and our community. Therefore, we should make an effort to become equipped with and utilize apologetics in our Christian faith.

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