Almost all of y'all agree that we need to be Christian case-makers. There were more than a few dissenters in the comments, though, so let's talk about this.
WHY are we obligated to be case-makers, and what does it mean to be one?
Well, for one thing, it's in scripture. As many of you pointed out, 1 Peter 3:15 is pretty clear on the matter. Second, as Wallace and many others have pointed out, if you genuinely believe the good news, if you believe that Jesus saves, how could you NOT share that?
And to your credit, many of you do share. The question is, how is that most effectively done? Relating personal experiences can be powerful, but eventually people will want to know more. Can you testify to the truth of scripture beyond just personal experience? Yes, you can.
And you do not need to be a scholar to do it. In fact, it's better if you're not. Few seekers want scholarly lectures; they want relatable explanations. You can easily memorize the core tenets of Christianity and the reasons they're true. If anyone pushes back, then you can...
...lean on the scholars and the more advanced case-makers. There are really good ones out there, each specializing in different areas of scripture. Pushing yourself a little to learn to articulate the reasons for belief will serve to deepen and strengthen your own faith, too.
Friends, we're obligated to do this, and moreover God gave us a spirit of power with which to do it (2 Tim. 1:7). And what a tremendous gift, that we're not merely bystanders, but God charges and empowers us to participate in his plan. Let's do it!👍
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