Apologetics comes from the Greek word apologia meaning defense or to give answer. Apologetics did not arise later in church history. Indeed, it proffered itself plainly in the New Testament. Moreover, the Bible commands us to give answer or to be apologists as stated in the Bible,
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame (1 Peter 3:15-16).…