About

Why this handbook exists

Pocket Apologetics helps Christians answer hard questions about the faith. Some come from skeptics, some from other religions, and some from our own hearts. Every answer is grounded in Scripture and supported by history, evidence and the original languages. Every answer is offered, as Peter says, “with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15–16).

Statement of faith

This handbook is for Christians of every tradition. It stands on the historic faith shared by the church across the centuries, summarized in the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds:

• One God, eternally existing as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, born of the virgin Mary.
• His atoning death for our sins, His bodily resurrection, and His return in glory.
• Salvation by God's grace through Christ.
• The Holy Scriptures as the inspired Word of God.

Where faithful Christians disagree on secondary matters, we lay out the main views fairly and leave the conclusion to your conscience and your church. Unity in essentials, liberty in non-essentials, charity in all things.

How entries are made

Each entry is researched, fact-checked against primary and scholarly sources, and then reviewed by our theological reviewer. Entries still awaiting review are marked Draft.

Bible translations

You can switch any passage between translations, and comparing them can bring out nuances in the original text. The ESV and NIV are licensed and appear when available. The BSB, KJV and WEB are in the public domain and work offline.

• ESV — Scripture quotations marked ESV are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
• NIV — Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
• BSB — The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB. Dedicated to the public domain.
• KJV — King James Version. Public domain.
• WEB — World English Bible. Public domain.

Community guidelines & age

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Anyone may read the handbook. Users under 13 should create an account only with a parent or guardian's permission. In the community and prayer areas, we ask everyone to follow 1 Peter 3:15–16: answer with gentleness and respect, never attack another believer's tradition, and protect the privacy of those who share prayer requests.