Defending Christianity as both true and rational
"but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense [Greek is apologia] to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect” (1 Pet 3:15)
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” CS Lewis
There’s an interesting article here by Justin Dillehay, a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, warning that non-Greek speakers need to exercise caution in using Greek for their Bible studies. He emphasizes 3 important points: 1. Usage Trumps Etymology: Avoiding the Root Fallacy 2. Scholars Are Necessary: Avoiding the Cult…
