I think apologia as generally called apologetics has no other foundation than 1 Peter 3:15. What do you think?
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How does this look?
For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 ESV -
as for me
2Timothy2:15 ESV
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. -
What about Jude 3?
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definition – a•pol•o•get•ics ə-pŏl″ə-jĕt′ĭks►
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The branch of theology that is concerned with defending or proving the truth of Christian doctrines.
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Formal argumentation in defense of something, such as a position or system.
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That branch of demonstrative or argumentative theology which is concerned with the grounds and defense of Christian belief and hope. -
If you think that, then you need to reread Acts and count the use of persuasion.
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What about 2Timothy2:23-25 NIV, Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments,
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Apologetics just means defence … like a judicial defence at court … a defence of the assurance it hope you have in Christ
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Jesus evidently got it wrong, having Thomas inspect his wounds.
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