What did Peter mean:
“…Always be prepared to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope you have…”?
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Which book and verse
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It is not very complicate. As we read this verse, we, have to respond in every situation, in front of everyone, about our salvation, about our transformation, about our hope, and our message that Jesus The Lord gave it to us.
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To be ready to testify of the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord.
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Why do you believe ..why are you a Christian .. be ready to say
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Being able to give an answer. This isn’t about getting into futile and bad faith back-and-forths
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A defense aimed to bring people to the cross, not just to win arguments for the sake of it.
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Why do you hope in Jesus? Because He saved me from my sin, from the bondage of sin, and from death and destruction (judgement not physical death u less He saves me from physical death by taking me)give your testimony.
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Polemic
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1 Peter 3 13-17.
Don’t take verse 15 out of context. I agree that you shouldn’t have blind faith, but it’s also about standing strong in persecution. Step up in the face of adversity.
It’s more than your testimony. It’s a compilation of evidence. Make your case air tight. Stand your ground.
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I think of these verses because Paul does a beautiful job of just using facts.
“Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand,
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.”
1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-8 ESV
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Book… “I Dont Have Enough Faith to be an athiest”
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It means to be able to give a reason for the change they have seen in you.
Jesus is the reason for the beautiful life of a Christian. -
But give reverent honor in your hearts to the Anointed One and treat him as the holy Master of your lives . And if anyone asks about the hope living within you, always be ready to explain your faith
1 Peter 3:15 TPTBut in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15 AMPInstead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.
1 Peter 3:15-16 NLT -
We need to be instant in season to give an answer to anyone who asks us of the reason of the hope that is in us
BE ready to witness for Jesus when people ask us about Jesus -
Apologetics
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This is where we have to give the message of salvation
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It happened to me 4 years ago. A moslem friend of mine saw the Christian messages I post on Facebook and she told me that she’s happy for the changes in my life. You see, the subject was opened and I told her about salvation and offered her the gospel of John. She refused the message and I still pray for her.
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He meant just what he is saying in this passage, not everything has hidden messages
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To tell people about Jesus
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Apologetics
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…and how do we reconcile this command with the one given to Timothy not to argue?
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Apologia
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It means that when the people see a change in our life they’re going to ask what it is. Then we tell them about Jesus and the difference He made in our lives.
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1 Peter 3:15-16
but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.Isaiah 1:18
18Come now, let us argue it out, says the LORD2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.Matthew 5:43-44
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 6:27-30
27 “But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29 If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30 Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again.
Luke 6:35
35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. -
A kind of sub-question to the question in the post.. How does the hope inside become so manifest that people can see it to ask about it?
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John 7:37-39 KJV
37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)That Living Water now lives within us, the spring of Truth and righteousness that we are to share with all. That is why we are not instantly raptured when we are saved. We are here to be the vessel and The Voice and example of Christ’s sacrifice
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Your hope is Christ. Give a reason for trusting and believing in Christ. Use the Bible not your opinions. Stick with the Holy Spirit leading and guiding you.
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Just don’t forget the next verses: “with Gentleness and Respect”
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You need the answer to lead humans to Christ.
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Comment by William MacDonald on 1 Peter 3:15 Sara Broyhill Anderson hope it helps
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Apologetics
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He was exhorting us to understand why we believe what we believe and to not blindly follow tradition, generational faith, or family heritage….but to reason with others thru our faith. God made humans reasoning creatures and sin made us cynics…so we want to know what the evidence of a faith practice is.
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“Defense” also within the meaning of a solid, logical, coherent argument why you believe
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exactly what he said……….
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Apologetics man, I love it so much.
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One of the proofs for apologetics and not being lazy.
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To know why you believe what you believe and how to explain that belief when presented with an opposition to your faith.
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To be ready to give an answer for why you believe specifically what we do. It’s ironic to be a Christian (or profess to be one) and when asked why, respond with “ehhh, I don’t know”. Someone really willing to commit their life to a god and not know why?? HOWEVER, there are those who are committed and are not educated or experienced enough to convey their faith. My wife is one of them. She’s one of the most awesome Christians I’ve ever met, but has an extremely difficult time answering that questions.
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