“READY TO
ANSWER”
First Peter 3.15
1A. First, ALWAYS BE READY TO APOLOGIZE
What I am referring to is a particular
word Peter uses in our text, a word that’s translated
“answer.” It translates the Greek word
“
,” and means to defend, not to excuse.[1]
In other words, always be ready to defend
your position. Always be ready to defend to another person
your reason for believing your sins are forgiven and for
believing that you are a child of God. This is
apologetics.
2A. Next, RECOGNIZE THAT CHRISTIANITY IS A FAITH THAT IS BASED UPON FACTS
3A. Finally, THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE