apologetics

Meanings

• noun

  The branch of theology that is concerned with defending or proving the truth of Christian doctrines.

  - "Classical apologetics argues for the rationality of Christian belief."
  - "Apologetics is an important part of Christian evangelism and discipleship."

• noun

  An argument or explanation, especially one intended to justify or defend a belief, action, or theory.

  - "The politician offered an apologetics for his controversial vote."
  - "The scientist presented an apologetics for his theory at the conference."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apologetics
apologies , sympathies , histories

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Variants

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apologetics , apologetic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word apologia, meaning 'speaking in defense' or 'explanation'.

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1. The term 'apologetics' comes from the Greek word apologia, which was used in ancient Greece to describe a speech in defense of oneself or one's actions.

2. The early Church Father Tertullian is considered one of the pioneers of Christian apologetics.

3. Apologetics is sometimes referred to as 'theology proper' or 'dogmatic theology'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Apologetics and evangelism: Apologetics and evangelism are closely related, as apologetics can help prepare the way for evangelism by making a persuasive case for the truth of Christianity.

2. Classical apologetics: Classical apologetics focuses on reason and evidence to defend Christian beliefs. It includes arguments for the existence of God, the reliability of the Bible, and the rationality of Christian morality.

3. Contemporary apologetics: Contemporary apologetics uses modern scientific and philosophical arguments to defend Christianity. It also engages with cultural issues and criticisms.

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Culture

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Apologetics has been a significant part of Christian theology since the early Church Fathers. It has been used to defend the faith against various criticisms and objections. Apologetics is also used in other religious and philosophical traditions to justify beliefs and arguments.

How to Memorize "apologetics"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a case for their beliefs in a courtroom or a debate setting.
   - Visualize the word 'apologetics' as a shield that protects your faith from criticisms and objections.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'apologetics' with 'defense' or 'explanation'.
   - Think of apologetics as a tool for sharing your faith with others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym APEST (Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Shepherds, Teachers) to remember the different roles in the church, and remember that apologetics is the 'T' in APEST.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'apologetics' and remember it to help recall the definition.

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