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INTRODUCTION
To begin with, let’s define Apologetics. Apologetics comes from an ancient Greek word
(apologia) which literally means an apology. Not an apology in the modern
sense of the word, which is to say you’re sorry for something. But rather, an apology in
the ancient sense of the word, which is to make a reasoned defense of something or
someone. In the New Testament the word apologia is found at many places such as Act
22:1, 1 Peter 3:15 etc.
"In your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any
one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and
reverence. " (1 Peter 3:15, RSV)
Apologetics is about building the case for our Faith, learning how to explain and defend
our Faith with confidence and ease.
We should always remember these facts:
On Sola Fide (Faith alone)
SECTION II
Salvation & Justification
SECTION III
Sola Scriptura (Bible Alone)
SECTION IV
Baptism
SECTION V
Holy Eucharist
SECTION VI
Confirmation
SECTION VII
Penance (Confession)
SECTION VIII
Purgatory
SECTION IX
Petrine Ministry (Papacy)
SECTION X
Mother Mary (Mariology)
SECTION XI
Mother Mary and the Saints
SECTION XII
Adoration and Honour
SECTION XIII
Perpetual virginity of Mother Mary
SECTION XIV
Protestant Polemics and Bigotry
SECTION XV
The Catholic Concordance
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INTRODUCTION
To begin with, let’s define Apologetics. Apologetics comes from an ancient Greek word
(apologia) which literally means an apology. Not an apology in the modern
sense of the word, which is to say you’re sorry for something. But rather, an apology in
the ancient sense of the word, which is to make a reasoned defense of something or
someone. In the New Testament the word apologia is found at many places such as Act
22:1, 1 Peter 3:15 etc.
"In your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any
one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and
reverence. " (1 Peter 3:15, RSV)
Apologetics is about building the case for our Faith, learning how to explain and defend
our Faith with confidence and ease.
We should always remember these facts:
- The Bible is a Catholic book!
- The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church gave it to the world!
- There is nothing in the Bible that contradicts anything in the Catholic Faith.
- There is nothing in the Catholic Faith that contradicts anything in the Bible.
These are important facts to keep in mind because a lot of time people will quote
passages from the Bible to “prove” that the Catholic Church is wrong. You should point
to them that you believe everything the Bible says, however, you disagree with their
private interpretation of those passages.
The reasons you do not agree with their personal interpretations are:
I. The Bible verse has been taken out of context.
II. They are reading into the Biblical text what isn’t there in order to force the
interpretation of the text to conform to certain preconceived ideas or theories.
If you are ever asked a question about the Catholic Faith that you cannot answer, don’t
worry. There is an answer, you just need to go and find it. Ask a Catholic priest, a
Catechist, an Apologist or get some good Catholic books and CDs that explain the Faith.
As Catholic Christians, we need to read the Bible, study it, and pray it daily. It is our
book. We need to use it to bring our precious separated brothers and sisters back to the
Church.
Some basic Apologetics rules: - Pray to the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom to choose your words and courage to
share your faith. - Learn a little bit more about your Faith each and every day by reading the
Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
If you keep these things in mind, then you are on the right path of becoming a very
effective Apologist and Evangelist for the Catholic Faith, thank you.
On Sola Fide (Faith alone)
SECTION II
Salvation & Justification
SECTION III
Sola Scriptura (Bible Alone)
SECTION IV
Baptism
SECTION V
Holy Eucharist
SECTION VI
Confirmation
SECTION VII
Penance (Confession)
SECTION VIII
Purgatory
SECTION IX
Petrine Ministry (Papacy)
SECTION X
Mother Mary (Mariology)
SECTION XI
Mother Mary and the Saints
SECTION XII
Adoration and Honour
SECTION XIII
Perpetual virginity of Mother Mary
SECTION XIV
Protestant Polemics and Bigotry
SECTION XV
The Catholic Concordance
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