May 12, 2009
It doesn’t take numerous academic degrees to engage in apologetics. There’s no limit to what God can do with a man who simply trusts Him, studies His Word, and relies on His Spirit! Mathematician, philosopher, and apologist John Lennox has defended the Christian faith in several public debates. In this talk, he encourages an audience of pastors and ministry leaders to always be prepared to answer anyone who asks the reason for the hope they have.
13Now cwho is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14dBut even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. eHave no fear of them, fnor be troubled, 15but gin your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, halways being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and irespect, 16jhaving a good conscience, so that, kwhen you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
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