Set for the Defence of the Gospel

“But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel…Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace” (Phili. 1: 17, 7).

Set for the Defence of the Gospel

‘Apologia, a speech made in defence” (Vine).

“Apologia, literature, a work written as an explanation or justification of one’s motives, convictions, or acts” (RHCD).

Set for the Defence of the Gospel

Paul’s manner in his preaching.

Acts 13: 14-41.

Consider dialegomai: Acts 17: 1, 2, 17; 18: 4, 19; 19: 8, 9; 20: 7.

Set for the Defence of the Gospel

Reason for the defence.

The truth is necessary to man’s salvation and his continued relationship with God (Jn. 8: 32, 2 Jn. 9-11.

Set for the Defence of the Gospel

Behavior in defence of the gospel.

Acts 15: 1, 2; Acts 17: 2, I Thes. 5: 21; 2 Tim. 2: 24-26, cp. Tit. 3: 10, 11.

Set for the Defence of the Gospel

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear…Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (I Pet. 3: 15; Jude 3).