What is Christian Apologetics? 5 Minute Apologetics with Dr Thomas Fretwell #apologetics #faith

What Is Christian Apologetics? Biblical Defence of Faith (1 Peter 3:15) | Five Minute Apologetics Dr Thomas Fretwell explains that Christian apologetics is not apologising for Christianity or merely winning debates, but giving a reasoned defence (Greek: apologia) of the hope of the gospel, rooted in 1 Peter 3:15 and carried out with gentleness and reverence. He shows how apologetics appears throughout the New Testament in the ministries of Peter, Paul, and Stephen, and in letters written to correct false teachings such as Galatians and Colossians. He surveys key historical defenders including Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Augustine, then outlines major approaches—classical, evidential, presuppositional, and reformed epistemology—while stressing apologetics is truthful and gracious, removes intellectual obstacles, and depends on God to change hearts because truth matters. 00:00 What Is Apologetics 00:52 Apologia In Scripture 01:47 Gentleness And Respect 02:14 Defining The Discipline 02:53 Apologetics In The New Testament 04:01 Early Church Defenders 04:55 Major Apologetics Approaches 06:45 Not About Winning 07:15 Truth Matters Closing 07:32 Outro And Next Episode If you have a question you want answered email: info@ezrafoundation.org Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr.fretwell?_t=ZN-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com