Encouraging Word
Ready to Answer …
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” (1 Peter 3:15 NIV)
According to the Scriptures, every Christian is expected to exercise due diligence to prepare themselves to answer those outside and inside the Church who would inquire as to “why” we so absolutely believe and have undying hope in Jesus.
Such preparedness does not require us to become scholars, but does require us to put in the necessary effort. Daily personal bible study is vital to our spiritual health and wellbeing; however, it is also indispensable to having the right biblical answers for those who seek the truth, whenever we are asked.
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV)
In addition, there are great resources available at most Bible Bookstores in the Apologetics Section. The resources range from simple booklets to more scholarly works. There is something for everyone, whatever their starting point. Apologetics refers to the study of answering with sound, solid and correct biblical truth and doctrine those outside the Christian faith and of biblically unsound and false religions.
There is no need to be intimidated or to say, “It’s not for me”, if we will study to answer.
The personal benefit is exceedingly great: you will grow spiritually, become rock solid in your faith, closer in your relationship with God and so much wiser and knowledgeable in the things of God.
A lot of believers today need a revival of a love for the Word of God. We need to get back to the Word and be faithful bible students reading and feeding on it daily.
"But be always growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be all glory, both now and to the day of Eternity!" (2 Peter 3:18 Weymouth NT)
Be encouraged – Pastor Jason
Creed - Rich Mullins
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