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1P 3:
Do you find it frustrating that the Bible commands you to defend the gospel without providing any useful methodology?
No, not at all. Peter wasn't interested in tactical methodology. He was interested in your witness attitude in your defense: Don't fear, be gentle, don't be troubled by the asker, respect him, honor Christ always, and be ready to suffer when you explain your reasons and hope in Christ to him.
This is our attitude: no fear, no worries, honor Christ.14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy,
Explain your reason and hope.always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you;
More attitude components: Be gentle and respect the asker.yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience,
More attitude component: Be ready to suffer.so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
Do you find it frustrating that the Bible commands you to defend the gospel without providing any useful methodology?
No, not at all. Peter wasn't interested in tactical methodology. He was interested in your witness attitude in your defense: Don't fear, be gentle, don't be troubled by the asker, respect him, honor Christ always, and be ready to suffer when you explain your reasons and hope in Christ to him.