The picture of apologetics as formal debate is what often keeps “normal” Christians from pursuing the subject. We think, “That kind of debate is not consistent with my personality, nor with my gifting/training, therefore, I must not be called to apologetics.” Consequently, we not only take a pass on apologetics; we feel completely justified in doing so. All the while, a biblical mandate is staring us in the face. Expository apologetics takes into account the fact that the gospel, by its very nature,