Apologetics is a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of Christianity against objections. It refers to a reasoned defense that would be given in a court of law. The purpose of this study is to look at what the skeptics are saying about the authority of the Bible. Peter told us to give an answer. We have an answer to give. Our faith is not blind faith but a belief system based upon all the evidences that God has set out for us.
Why is this important? Skeptics must be answered and the Christian faith defended so that people's faith won't fade. If we can't trust the written Word of God, how can we trust that the Gospel message is true? We have to understand sin and the need for a Savior before we will be able to accept it.
The Bible is God's Word to His people. If it can't be trusted to be completely accurate in historical evidence that we can prove, then it can't be trusted to be accurate in spiritual matters that we can't prove. Skeptics spread their cynicism poison through the media, internet, and books. Immature Christians are easily persuaded by these arguments if they don't get an answer that rings true.
