Give an answer
Always be ready
Peter told ordinary Christians, not only scholars, to be ready to give a reason for their hope to anyone who asks.
What it means
The Greek word apologia means a reasoned defence, as in a court. Knowing why you believe strengthens your own faith and helps others take Jesus seriously.
15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,
1 Peter 3:15 (WEB) · context
3Beloved, while I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I was constrained to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.
Jude 1:3 (WEB) · context
7It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.
Philippians 1:7 (WEB) · context
Why the evidence matters
If Jesus rose, His offer is real
God loves you and gave His Son so that whoever believes in Him should not perish.