1 Peter 3:15 is the locus classicus when it comes to defending the Christian faith. But in the immediate context of 1 Peter 3:13-17 and the book of 1 Peter as a whole, we discover that giving an answer for the hope that we have as Christians comes out of a heart that honors Christ as holy.
Before anyone takes on the role of an apologist in any venue, there are some foundational issues of one’s character that must be in check.
