Apologetics literally means defense. It is a defense of the Christian faith, it has a rich legacy throughout history.

It seeks to answer questions like: Who am I? What is the meaning to life? Can only one religion be true? Has science debunked Genesis? Is Christianity oppressive?

Even questions not asked Apologetics seeks to answer. Jesus says “What good is it that we gain the wold and lose our soul?” Apologetics allows us to engage our culture and make the culture re-examine what they believe as well.

Our world is not neutral. When we engage people it will be worldview against worldview. And because of that apologetics can be OFFENSIVE. That is why Peter tells us to do this with GENTLENESS and RESPECT.