terminology

Apologetics

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What is the definition of Christian apologetics?

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The religious discipline of defending religious doctrines through systematic argumentation and discourse. It derived from the Greek word 'apologia,' meaning a formal legal defense.

Explanation

Modern apologetics combines theology, philosophy, and science to explain why the Christian faith is true and reasonable. It is primarily based on the command in 1 Peter 3:15.

Source or basis: 1 Peter 3:15; William Lane Craig

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