The Antiquity of Apologetics: Exploring the Biblical Foundation for the Apologetic Ministry and Discipline

By Roderick L. Evans

In this first book of the logos apologetics series, we will trace the earliest manifestations of apologetics. We will examine the biblical record of apologetic expressions and emanations from the Garden throughout Jewish history.

In addition, the development of apologetic groups within the Jewish community will be explicated. Moreover, apologetic personalities will be explored. It is our hope that the information presented will help the modern apologist operate in this ministry with a proper understanding and foundation.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Abundant Truth Publishing
• Release date: Jul 27, 2021
• ISBN: 9781601413291

Roderick L. Evans

Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.

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THE ANTIQUITY OF APOLOGETICS

EXPLORING THE BIBLICAL FOUNDATION FOR THE APOLOGETIC MINISTRY AND DISCIPLINE

Written by: Roderick Levi Evans

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The Antiquity of Apologetics

Exploring the Biblical Foundation for the Apologetic Ministry and Discipline

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All scriptures are taken from King James Bible unless otherwise specified.

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Contents

Introduction

1 – The Foundation of Apologetics

The Definition of Apologetics

Peter’s Commission

2 – Apologetics and the Garden

God: The Progenitor of Apologetics

The Accountability of Humankind

3 - Apologetics before the Flood

The Cain Conundrum

Enoch: The Prophetic Apologist

Nosh: The Apocalyptic Apologist

4- Apologetics after the flood

Abraham: The Faith Apologist

Abrahamic Apologetics In Perspective

5 - The Fathers, The Prophets, and Apologetics

The Patriarchal Apologists

Moses: The National Apologist

The Priests: The Functioning Apologists

6 - Post-Exile Apologetics

Hezekiah: The Kingly Apologist

Nehemiah: The Building Apologist

Ezra: The Priestly Apologist

7 - Intertestamental Apologetics Groups

The Pharisees

The Scribes

The Sadducees

The Christological Apologist

Bibliography

Footnotes

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Introduction

In his first epistle, Peter admonished Christians to be ready to give unbelievers the reason for their hope in Jesus Christ. In order to do so, they would have to be able to articulate and then defend their faith. The defense that they give would have to be reasonable and sustainable. This was an early call for Christians to be defenders or apologists of the Christian faith.

This commission continues to the present-day Christian. The Logos Apologetics Series is developed as a resource for Christians who want to understand apologetics and the apologetic discipline presently.

In this publication:

In this first book of the logos apologetics series, we will trace the earliest manifestations of apologetics. We will examine the biblical record of apologetic expressions and emanations from the Garden throughout Jewish history.

In addition, the development of apologetic groups within the Jewish community will be explicated. Moreover, apologetic personalities will be explored. It is our hope that the information presented will help the modern apologist operate in this ministry with a proper understanding and foundation.

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The Foundation of Apologetics

Apologetics, a term adopted by Christians to identify formal defenses of the New Testament faith. The term used for apologetics is derived from two words found within the Greek New Testament manuscripts.

The Definition of Apologetics

The first is a Greek term which is transliterated as apologeomai. In its usage, it is found to be used when someone is making a personal defense of themselves. It is seen readily in the book of Acts where Paul is consistently having to defend his actions and his conversion in Christ.

The second term for apologetics is ἀπολογίαG627 which is transliterated apologia. It is found in eight verses of the New Testament. Apologia is used to denote a reasonable statement or argument. It is found within This term reveals the character of the argumentation; that it is one that is sensible, intelligent, and rational. Paul