1 Peter 3:15

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:

-- 1 Peter 3:15, KJV

  When was the last time you read a book like Answers in Genesis (Ken Ham) or The Case for Christ (Lee Strobel)?  When was the last time you took sermon notes or even listened to a sermon outside of your regular Sunday church services?  When was the last time you looked up a term on Bible Gateway, read an article on a controversial issue, or opened up a commentary?

  My point is, are you a faithful studier of God’s Word?  I don’t just mean a reader, a listener, or even a memorizer.  I mean a studier; someone who digs deep into God’s Word to find out what it really means.

  Today in our culture, everything is so undefined.  Even people in spiritual authority don’t like confronting issues such as head coverings, appropriate attire for church, and the motive behind fun youth “outreaches.”  But it is crucial to find out how the Bible effects our beliefs on these topics!

  The Bible says that we need to be ready always to answer people when they question our beliefs.  Today, how will you prepare to give an answer?