What is apologetics?
Apologetics means giving a reasoned defence of the Christian faith. It is not apologising; the word comes from the Greek apologia, used in 1 Peter 3:15.
Christian apologetics sets out the reasons to believe that God exists, that the Bible is reliable and that Jesus rose from the dead, and answers objections honestly. Its goal is not to win arguments but to remove obstacles so people can consider Jesus.
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
2Paul, as was his custom, went in to them; and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.”
Acts 17:2-3 (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.