What's the use of apologetics?

I love apologetics. In fact, "The Evidence Bible" is filled with hundreds if not thousands of them. However, it’s important to know that if you want to be effective in reaching the unsaved not to spend too much time addressing their "carnal" mind with apologetics, because that is where they harbour their hostility towards God's moral requirements (see Romans 8:7).

Give them answers, but always keep in mind that the Bible tells us that they are "enemies of God in their minds" (see Colossians 1:21). So we must make sure we do what Jesus did and address the ally of their conscience, using the moral Law (the Ten Commandments). A. W. Pink said,

"Just as the world was not ready for the New Testament before it received the Old, just as the Jews were not prepared for the ministry of Christ until John the Baptist had gone before Him with his clamant call to repentance, so the unsaved are in no condition today for the Gospel till the Law be applied to their hearts, for 'by the Law is the knowledge of sin' (Romans 3:20). It is a waste of time to sow seed on ground which has never been ploughed or spaded! To present the vicarious sacrifice of Christ to those whose dominant passion is to take their fill of sin is to give that which is holy unto the dogs. What the unconverted need to hear about is the character of Him with whom they have to do, His claims upon them, His righteous demands, and the infinite enormity of disregarding Him and going their own way."

Source: https://www.facebook.com/official.Ray.Comfort 20 April 2014 ·

They have their uses.

Apologetics seek out and use logic and tangible proof to make the case for Christianity. There are lots of people out there who pride in their intellectuality and will love proof of a concept before accepting same.

E.g the Red Sea crossing has been criticized as being fictional for years. However, apologetics donned scuba gear and searched the sea bed for years till they recently found coral formations that resemble chariot wheels (videos are available on YouTube).

Some people need to see some proof, apologetics work to provide it. Jesus did same to Thomas. However, having provided proof of His resurrection, Jesus famously said. :"....blessed are they who do not see, and yet believe". However, He mercifuy did not allow Thomas to wilt in his lack of faith.

So, Apologetics have their uses.

Stay blessed.