12
Jan '23
Without a Defense
12
Jan '23
Introduction: While on the one hand, CHRISTians are to be ready to give a DEFENSE, on the other hand – atheists who deny God, do not have a DEFENSE. Can you prove that Scripturally? Take me to the place in the Bible where this is found. Can you?
After this devotion you will be able to… check out the contrast of these two passages.
1. Peter writes, (1Pet 3:15)
“15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.”
Notice the words be ready to give an “answer.” “Answer” is ἀπολογία: (ap-ol-og-ee’-ah), which means to give a verbal defense (particularly in a law court). Can you give a logical defense for what you believe?
2. Paul writes, (Rom 1:18-20)
“18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:”
The words “without excuse” are ἀναπολόγητος, anapologétos: (an-ap-ol-og’-ay-tos) which means without (ground of) defense, indefensible, inexcusable. What a contrast! The CHRISTIAN is to be ready to give a defense, whereas an atheist has no defense.
Conclusion: Now we see the more reason we should “study” the Bible. Why? In order to give a defense! Can you logically defend what you believe and why? Thank you for taking time to read these DEVOTIONS. They are meant to equip us to be ready to GIVE a DEFENSE for what we believe.
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese