That branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority.
From the Greek word apologia meaning to give an answer for. Christian apologetics is giving reasons for the Christian faith - reasons to believe, reasons why Christianity is true.
Apologetics is from the Greek [ apologia] which means to make a plea for, or make a defense of whatever is in view. In theological terms that defense is "Reasons To Believe" (-1st Peter 3:15). Apologetics is the science of the defense of the doctrines of God, His divine nature, and cause. This reasoned advocacy takes on both positive arguments for the truth of Christianity, and also uses rebuttals of criticisms of it. Theologians usually break Apologetics into two groups called Evidential Apologetics, and Evangelical or presuppositional Apologetics. [ back
Argumentative defence. That part of theology which tries to show the reasonableness of Christian faith and to refute objections to it.
the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines
The branch of theology which deals with the defensive facts and proofs of Christianity
The venture of defending the truth and rationality of a position, for example, Christianity.
a system of rational defense; in Christianity that branch of theology having to do with a defense of and rationale for the faith.
The intellectual defense of the Christian faith.
The use of logical arguments and evidence in defense of Christian truth against the attacks of unbelievers. However, human argumentation can never bring anyone to faith. The gospel alone is God's power for salvation (Romans 1:16; 10:17).
A reasoned argument to show the value of a concept or philosophy.
A conscious, articulated defense of the claims of the Christian Faith. The two main apologetic methods are classical (evidential) and presuppositional.
A systematic defense of a belief system. It is derived from the Greek " apologia" which means to create a defense. See 1 Peter 3:15. Most apologetics texts are directed to members of another religion, or to secularists. However they tend to be read in practice by the faith group whose beliefs are defended. See Polemics. In Christianity: Classical Apologetics: uses rational arguments to prove that God exists, and relies on evidence to support biblical claims and miracles. Presuppositional Apologetics: starts with the assumption that God exists and that the Bible is true. They argue from this that their particular belief of the Trinity, salvation, Heaven, Hell, etc. is valid. Evidential Apologetics: uses evidences such as miracles, fulfilled prophecies, etc. to prove that God exists and that the biblical account of Christ and his message are valid and trustworthy.
The area of Christian theology which focusses on the defense of the Christian faith, particularly through the rational justification of Christian belief and doctrines.
(Gk. apologia - defense) The branch of Christian theology that provides rational justification for the truth claims of Christianity. Christian apologetics involves providing positive evidence for the faith, answering questions or objections, as well as critiquing alternative (non-Christian) systems of thought.
Apologetics is the field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position. Someone who engages in apologetics is called an apologist or an "apologete". The term comes from the Greek word apologia (απολογία), meaning defense of a position against an attack.