WHO DEFENDS THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST?
An apologetic is one who gives a formal defense or justification of a theory or doctrine.
To be a Christian apologetic is to be called to study the Gospel, know the WORD
and defend/justify the Gospel of Christ.
In as much as some are called purposely for this purpose of solely defending the gospel; answering questions and defending the faith through debates and teachings, we are all called to be apologetic in nature as believers.
Every Christian is called to be apologetic. All through scripture, all of Jesus Christ’s disciples and followers were trained, prepared and ready to defend the gospel at all times.
It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and establishment of the gospel.
Philippians 1:7 HCSB
Paul said we are all partners in the defense and establishment of the gospel. This means that wherever a believer happens to find him or herself, the gospel of Christ must prevail. We must be able to give answers to anyone who questions the gospel and teach people to come to the right understanding of the gospel.
NOW IS THE TIME FOR COMPASSIONATE, YET UNCOMPROMISINGLY EXPRESSED, TRUTH
Abdu H. Murray
Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”
Acts 22:1 HCSB
Paul, the Apostle stood in defense of the gospel several times and knew what it meant to be an apologetic: it requires having close relationship with Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and our Father God. Apostle Paul told us to study the scriptures to show ourselves approved onto God, so we can rightly divide the WORD of Truth.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Apostle Paul to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:15
DO YOU KNOW THAT NEGLECTING YOUR APOLOGETIC ROLE AS A BELIEVER OF CHRIST IMPLIES THAT YOU DO NOT HONOUR THE MESSIAH AS LORD IN YOUR HEART?
…but honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
ALWAYS be READY!!!
1 Peter 3:15 HCSB
How ready are you to defend the gospel of Christ Jesus?
Are you concerned about the many false doctrines that the devil takes advantage of to enslave the Christian?
- LOVE IS THE BEST APOLOGETIC
- THE WORD OF GOD IS OUR STANDARD: JESUS CHRIST IS OUR STANDARD
- BE PRAYERFUL: WE HEAR HEAVEN’S COUNSEL THROUGH PRAYER
- BE DISCERNING: AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT INTERESTED IN KNOWING THE TRUTH
- BE READY TO LISTEN TO HE WHO IS THE REVEALER OF TRUTH, THE HOLY SPIRIT
- THE END GOAL OF THE APOLOGETIC IS ONLY TO REVEAL CHRIST
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
2 Timothy 2:25
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Jude 1:3
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
Titus 1:9
The assignment of the apologetic needs total dependency upon the one who is called the Lord of the Harvest. He or she must be close enough to Christ to hear HIM, even the whispers of the Holy Spirit. Being apologetic comes with many attacks and persecutions because apologetics stand a chance to bring the hardest of hearts under subjection to the Light of God’s WORD; and trust me, the devil won’t like that very much. But when he or she stands, many would stand.
12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole [b]palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14 and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
15 Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill: 16 [c]The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; 17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.
Philipians 1:12-17
GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH CHRIST OUT OF LOVE, KNOWING THAT WE ARE ALL APPOINTED FOR THE DEFENCE OF THE GOSPEL
Nesher Ophel 
“BE DECERNING: AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT INTERESTED IN KNOWING THE TRUTH.” I have experienced in my own walk, and seen in other believers, that we can get bogged down in trying to reach those who aren’t interested, while missing opportunities to reach people who are receptive to the gospel. Jesus even said in His Sermon on the Mount that we should not “cast our pearls before swine,” because they would trample them and then tear us to pieces. Continuing to pursue the uninterested can be a waste of time at best and possibly harmful to our own souls.
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Yeah, I can relate and I must say it can be so frustrating. I like to share the things I can relate with. I really love your contributions and comments. God bless you.
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