The Apologist

The Apologist

The word “apologetics” is derived from the Greek word, “apologia”, which translated means (to give) “a verbal defense.” It is not a military term but a judicial term. Within the context of Christianity, it means to verbally defend the true character of God. The word, “apologia” is used seven times in the New Testament. Preparing to be an apologist involves much more than mastering factual information on an academic level. The apologist must also prepare at the spiritual level. Thus, the “how” of apologetics concerns the “who” of apologetics; this means examining who we are in Christ and in turn, the role of the apologist.