We will be pulling questions from all six Apologetics categories.

Please be aware that Stoa has updated the Apologetics questions for this year, and you will need the new list.

Description: In Apologetics, the competitor is given four (4) minutes to prepare a persuasive and reasoned speech that defends a tenet of the Christian faith and explains why that principle matters.

Goal: Christian Apologetics is that area of study aimed at the reasonable defense of the truthfulness of Christianity. Competitors will be motivated to study, articulate, and defend the core issues of their faith in a knowledgeable, sincere, and respectful manner. The focus may or may not be evangelistic.

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,... (1 Peter 3:15 NIV)