1 Peter 3:15 - Testimony for Jesus!

1Pe.3:15; Testimony for Jesus!

1 Pet 3:15 (KJV)  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.  

Set apart Christ as Lord: An exhortation to the readers to make 
an inner commitment to Christ. [NIV SB] 

"Sanctify" means "set apart." Having established a special 
dwelling for God in the heart, the Christian ought to be ready always to 
give an answer to those who seek a reason for his hope. [Believer's 
SB] 

Great wisdom is required in dealing with human minds, even in 
giving a reason of the hope that is within us. What is the hope of 
which we are to give a reason? The hope of eternal life through Jesus 
Christ. EV247 

Some Christians believe that faith is a personal matter that 
should be kept to oneself. It is true that we shouldn't be boisterous 
or obnoxious in sharing our faith, but we should always be ready to 
give an answer, gently and respectfully, when asked about our faith, 
our life-style, or our Christian perspective. Can others see your 
hope in Christ? Are you prepared to tell them what Christ has done in 
your life? [Life Application SB] 

We are to be ready always to give a reason for the hope that is 
in us. If the worker keeps his heart uplifted in prayer, God will 
help him to speak the right word at the right time. GW120 

Those who have searched the Scriptures may ever be fortified 
against the temptations of Satan; they may be thoroughly furnished to 
all good works and prepared to give to every man that asketh them a 
reason of the hope that is in them.  3T374