Defense is from Greek apologia which means a

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 • “Defense” is from Greek apologia, which means a “verbal defense” (Phil. 1:

• “Defense” is from Greek apologia, which means a “verbal defense” (Phil. 1: 7, 16 -17) – Not with carnal weapons (Eph. 6: 10 -12; 2 Cor. 10: 3 -6) – But with persuasive evidence & logical argument (2 Cor. 5: 11) • Christians, like Paul, are “set” for the defense of the gospel (Phil. 1: 16 -17) – “Appointed, ” “put here, ” “destined” – Used in the passive voice – set, appointed, put here by God • Christians must always be prepared to defend the gospel (1 Pet. 3: 15)

 • I Must Have…Knowledge of the Gospel (Eph. 5: 17) – Growth in

• I Must Have…Knowledge of the Gospel (Eph. 5: 17) – Growth in knowledge comes only from diligent study of the gospel (2 Tim. 2: 15; 2 Pet. 1: 5; 3: 18) – I cannot defend what I do not know • I Must Have…Faith in the Gospel (Rom. 1: 16 -17) – Growth in confidence/faith comes only from reading the gospel (Rom. 10: 14, 17; Luke 8: 12; Acts 4: 4; 15: 7) – I will not defend what I do not believe • I Must Have…Love for the Gospel (2 Thess. 2: 10) – Growth in love for the gospel comes only from time, desire, time, openness, time, closeness, time, exclusivity (Psa. 119: 47, 48, 97, 113, 127, 140, 159, 163, 165, 167) – I will not defend what I do not love

I must defend its… • Origin (Gal. 1: 11 -12; 2 Pet. 1: 20

I must defend its… • Origin (Gal. 1: 11 -12; 2 Pet. 1: 20 -21) • Conditions (Mk. 16: 16; Heb. 5: 9) • Purpose (Rom. 1: 16; Eph. 1: 13) • Completeness (2 Pet. 1: 3; Rev. 22) • Authority (Acts 4: 12; Col. 3: 17) • Facts (1 Cor. 15: 1 -4; Acts 17: 2 -3) • Scope (Acts 10: 34 -35; Mark 16: 15) • Truth (John 8: 32; 17: 17; Gal. 2: 5) • Singleness (1 Cor. 1: 10; Gal. 1: 6 -9) • Morality (Mt. 5: 8; 1 Th. 4: 3; Ja. 3: 17) • Restrictions (Mt. 7: 21; Lk. 13: 24) • Relevance (Heb. 4: 12; 1 Pe. 1: 22 -25) • Demands (Lk. 13: 3; Ac. 2: 38; 17: 30) • Promises (Mk. 16: 16; 1 Jn. 2: 24 -25)

 • Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 20: 30 -31 • Repent

• Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 20: 30 -31 • Repent of your sins – Luke 13: 3 • Confess your faith in Jesus Christ – Romans 10: 9 -10 • Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6: 3 – – – God will wash away your sins – Acts 22: 16 God will add you to His church – Acts 2: 47 God will enroll your name in heaven – Hebrews 12: 23 • Live, serve & defend the gospel faithfully – Matt. 25: 23