bluwaterz,
And how is arguing (apolegetics/debates) suppose to bring someone closer to God?
We know that apologetics is necesary for believers because of:
1. The exhortation of Scripture,
but in your hearts regrad Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense [Gk: apologia] to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15 ESV)
2. The biblical example of Paul addressing the Areopagus (Acts 17:22ff) where he used his launching pad the inscription, "to the unknown god."
In this era of intense questioning of Christian presuppositions and conclusions, I consider that it is critical that Christians provide answers (an apologetic defense) to these penetrating and pertinent questions. Otherwise we run the risk of causing new converts to become disillusioned in their faith.
I'm not supporting being argumentative. That is not what a good apologetic defense is about.
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