The term 'apologetics' is defined as a systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine). The idea behind this term used in relation to the Christian faith is not to apologize for something, or argue against or condemn anyone else's doctrine; on the contrary, by the use of apologetics we are able to coherently and systematically explain the facts behind our faith by offering the evidence for why we believe as we do. Apologetics is, at times, relative and is by no means a definitive "last word" conversation on the validity of a subject and/or doctrine. Nor are we, by the process of apologetics, trying to put God in a test tube and test Him. Apologetics is merely a logical way to approach one's belief without detracting from the enthusiasm and somewhat secularly-viewed "unlogical" aspect of faith.
The articles on this page come from a variety of sources and are compiled here as a sampling of some of the studies we've journeyed through, and reflect some of the conclusions we've come to because of it.
As was stated elsewhere, the definitive last word on any subject is the Word of God, and we subordinate all other commentary to It.
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