The Place of Apologetics
While apologetics (defenses of the faith) play an important part in evangelism, it's vital to realize that they have a limited function in reaching the lost. If we confine our witness to arguing about the existence of God, the inspiration of Scripture, the age of the earth, etc., we are like a man who goes fishing with bait, but no hook. While he may attract the fish, they will end up fat and happy ... and they will get away. The function of bait is to attract the fish and disguise the hook. When the fish come around, the fisherman pulls the hook into the jaw, and catches his fish. Apologetics are the bait, and the hook is God's Law. It is the Law that addresses a man's conscience and brings the knowledge of sin. So, don't spend too much time fishing in the intellect. Do what Jesus did-go for the conscience. There goes another minute. Gone forever. Go share your faith while you still have time.
